Hutches can be a challenge, getting the right size, shape and fit for your environment. These are a few ideas based on what our members do.
Posts Tagged: Welfare
The importance of nail cutting
Domestic rabbits need their nails clipping regularly. The rabbit is held firmly in the lap and the paw stretched gently out. The nails are clipped one by one. It is important to clip only the clear area at the end of the nail. Clipping the pink area of the nail nearest the foot would be… Read more »
Vaccinating your Angora rabbits
Three important diseases, myxomatosis, RVHD1 and RVHD2, are present in the wild rabbit population, and can be spread to domestic rabbits very easily. Whilst wild rabbits have developed some immunity over the years, domestic rabbits haven’t, and vaccination against all 3 is essential to protect them.
Angoras on the run
Angora rabbits, like all rabbits, enjoy being outside. When it is dry weather, try to let your Angoras out in a run on grass so they can exercise, obtain fresh air and eat grass. They are fun to watch as they tend to do flying kicks, leap in the air and get up to all… Read more »
Routines
Everyone will have their own way of doing things when it comes to keeping their own Angora rabbits. This is the routine of an experienced breeder. Rabbits can be fed once or twice a day and appreciate being fed at the same time or times every day.
Angora rabbit welfare
The welfare of the Angora rabbit is very important to all members of the National Angora Club, whether exhibitors, craftspeople, pet owners or members with a combination of all three interests.
Keeping Angoras cool in summer
Top 10 approaches to keeping your Angoras cool in hot weather: Clip them to remove the large long coats Use frozen bottles of water or frozen pads so they can sit by them to cool down Hang a wet towel in front of their cage or cover part of the hutch with a wet towel… Read more »