The National Angora Club had stands at two craft festivals in July and August this year. Fibre-East took place at Redbourne School, Ampthill, Bedford on 27th July, after a very hot week. Thankfully the temperature dropped so it was safe to bring Cheyenne, the Smoke Angora. Anne demonstrated spinning pure Angora on the wheel, whilst… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2020
Overseas angora clubs
United States of America : National Angora Rabbbit Breeders Club United States of America: Betty Chu English Angoras International Association of German Angora Rabbit Breeders
Caecotrophy
It must be understood that this is a completely natural process in the rabbit, whereby part of the food intake is re-ingested, and goes through the digestive channels for a second time. There are two types of droppings; hard, dry glossy, round pure waste ones, that are passed regularly throughout the day; and the small… Read more »
Encephalitozoon Cuniculi
Angora rabbits can get ill and one illness to be aware of is Encephalitozoon Cuniculi. It is common and 52% of healthy domestic rabbits have it. They are not sure currently if it is a fungi or protozoa. Spores are passed through urine and can affect the nervous system and kidneys. In a post mortem… Read more »
Teeth
Ensure you check your angora rabbits teeth regularly and a good time to do this is every time you clip them. Teeth troubles are very common and if left untreated can cause your angora discomfort and potentially more harmful complaints. Key symptoms of teeth problems include drooling, weight loss, eating greens on one side of… Read more »
ERAVAC Vaccine rabbit haemorrhage disease
Update on the available ERAVAC vaccine which now has a 1 year duration to help protect against rabbit haemorrhage disease. For more information visit the HIPRA website.