Food

We use an 18% Protein Plain pellet, whole or rolled oats, and timothy or orchard grass hay daily.

We sometimes give rabbit safe treats, calf manna for nursing moms, black oil sunflower seeds (BOSS) to help with the coat, and papaya tablets to help prevent wool block.

Please remember to always change and introduce food slowly to prevent digestive upset. 

 

Water

Water can be given in a bowl, bottle, or automatic water system. Be sure to check water often and make sure it is working properly. Probiotics or Apple cider vinegar can be added if you choose to do so. 

 

Brushing/ Plucking- Plucking does not hurt the Angora. Again Plucking Does not hurt the Angora. Angora rabbits go through a molt about every 3 to 4 months where they shed their wool. Plucking is just removing their loose shedding wool. Most French Angoras are easy to pluck. If they do not molt easy or their wool is hard to remove we do not keep them in our breeding program. Any Angora that doesn't pluck easily should be cut or sheared. I will update later with pictures and videos on how to groom a French Angora. 

 

Blowing

Blowing with either a rabbit blower or a small shop vac in reverse is also great for the Angora's wool. Blowing their wool removes dirt, hay, dander, and some mats. 

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Housing

We use hanging wire cages with tiles for resting mats. Housing is a personal preference and can be as plain or fancy as you want. Wire cages are the easiest to clean and help keep urine and poo off the rabbits.