Angora rabbits make excellent pets for spinners. One Angora rabbit can produce as much as 400g of wool per year and as it is spun fine and at high twist, a little Angora goes a long way. An exhibition Angora rabbit will be excellent for wool, but breeders will often let a rabbit with a… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2018
Essential supplies for angora breeders
Here is a list of the top essential items used by angora rabbit breeders Ivomectin Oxbow critical Care Senokot tablets Baby diarrhorea mixture Talcum no scented Baby wipes Virkon – disinfectant to kill all bugs Fly papers Savlon liquid and cream Rear guard– for fly strike (when parts of the body (usually rear end) gets… Read more »
What to look for in a good Angora rabbit
Firstly, topside and its coat. If it is a young rabbit or 3 – 4 months it may not be clipped and if it hasn’t it may be said to be in ‘Show Coat’ which does not necessarily mean it is up to show standard, it simply means it has not been clipped. Either way… Read more »
An introduction to the coloured angora rabbit
The appeal of the coloured Angora does not rest with the beauty of its appearance, but holds still more fascination for those who make use of its wool. It is often said that only a handspinner can really appreciate coloureds to the full and only when one handles the wool do the material qualities of… Read more »
Feeding angora rabbits
All rabbits require a high fibre diet and Angoras are no exception. It is important to have a regular pattern of feeding. Owners can feed twice daily or once daily but the rabbits appreciate the same routine. A sample routine is hay, water check and a small amount of greens before work on a morning,… Read more »
House bunnies part II
Mating and breeding angora rabbits
Only healthy rabbits should be mated. Malocclusion of teeth and congenital eye problems are hereditary and rabbits with these problems should not be bred from. Rabbits should not be mated until full maturity at 8 months old. Most breeders wait until the doe is about nine to ten months, and then only if the doe… Read more »
Beginners guide to showing angora rabbits
One of the first difficulties encountered by the beginner who has bred their first litter and reared it to weaning age, is the choice of the best to groom on for exhibition. Almost all beginners choose the one with the most attractive head or the best ear-furnishing. However, there is much more to consider in… Read more »
National Angora Club Craft Festivals 2018
The National Angora Club have now planned the craft festivals for 2018. The Club will be attending Wool@j13 in Penkridge on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May. Plus Woolfest in Cockermouth on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd June, Fibre-East in Ampthill, Bedford Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th of July and British Wool Show in Murton,… Read more »
2018 National Angora Club Stock Shows
The 2018 National Angora Club Stock Show will be held on Sunday 27th May at Wyken Community Centre, Westmorland Road, off Belgrave Road, Wyken, Coventry, CV2 5PY. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at this show at 1pm at the show. Please send proposals or items for agenda to Christine Hamilton or Lesley Hordon. The… Read more »