An introduction to the coloured angora rabbit

Golden

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 the rabbit become apparent. A well-made garment in perfectly matched natural coloured Angora stands way and above any dyed counterpart, and assumes that “exclusive” appearance so sought after in fashion circles.

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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, then hay, dried food, greens and fresh water on an evening.

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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 is receptive.

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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 selecting a potential winner.

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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, York Friday 10th and Saturday 11th of August.

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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 autumn stock show will be held at the London Championship Show on Saturday 13th October 2018. Venue East of England Showground, Oundle Road, Peterborough, PE2 6XE.

Judges for stock shows this year are confirmed. Neil Robertson for Coventry 27th May, Geoff Boot for London 13th October.

Please ensure that they have plenty of exhibits folks.

Rabbit terminology

Rabbit terminology

NAC – National Angora Club
BRC- British rabbit Council
CC – Challenge certificate
BIS – Best in Show
BOB – Best of Breed
AOC – any other colour
AA – Any age
Ad – Adult rabbit over five months old
U/5 – Rabbit under five months
U/4 – rabbit under four months old
Brood Doe/Stud Buck – Clipped rabbits that can be judged to the standard at a stock show
coat to be no more than an inch long
YSS- Young Stock Show
GC – Grand Challenge

Rabbit problem explanations

  • Scouring – Diahorrea
  • Bloat – when the stomach is very tight like a drum
  • Putty mouth or nose fault– When the rabbit has light colour round its dark face
  • VM – Vienna marked – when a rabbit has random white patches on it
  • VHD – Viral Haemmorrhagic Disease