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Forum DIET & CARE Angora Care?

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    • Lis
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         Well, HJ and my mom are pushing me to get another rabbit. And well sucker that I am – I could save a bunny’s life, and open a spot in a shelter.

        HJ said “No more flemmies” and I agreed. So we started looking petfinder and such to find somebunny that fits our odd tastes.

        On craigslist, there’s a neutered English Angora that someone’s giving up. I hate seeing bunnies up on craigslist, but these things happen, and at least I could be assured he goes to a good home and doesn’t take up space in a shelter.  HJ loves the idea of an angora (he has asked me several times “Can we name it Tribble?”). So I fired off an email to the person.

        No response yet, but in case he does become mine – coat care? I know they need to be shaved – how often? Is there anything I could give him (and/or Navi, once they’re bonded) to prevent wool block? 


      • RabbitPam
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          Sorry I’m not as familiar as others about angora care, but I kind of want to caution you with Craigslist.

          The considerable advantage of finding a bunny at a shelter is that it’s already been examined by a vet, holds no surprises, and is usually speutered. With Craigslist, you might be getting a sick bunny with no recourse but to take on someone else’s major vet bills, not to mention that it might not be legitimate (don’t let them come to your home for example). I would consider an angora at a shelter, stick with Petfinder or make a visit to a shelter to meet a bunny in person. If the craigslist owner doesn’t find a taker, it will end up there anyway most likely, but shelters invest in good care and are caring people.


        • Sam and Lady's Human
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            I know there are things called “blowers” which blow the hair out best or something? I’ve never seen a shaved bunny, I’m pretty sure you just have to pull at their fur and pull out the loose wool.

             

            ETA, I buy and sell on craigslist all the time, I generally choose to meet in a public place, but I did find Lady on Craigslist, you just have to use common sense about it.


          • tobyluv
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              I have not personally had an Angora, but there was one at the sanctuary where I volunteer. An Angora shouldn’t need to be shaved unless its fur is severely matted, and manual grooming and clipping is not working. Daily grooming–combing and brushing is essential to prevent mats, but they still may form and should be carefully clipped off, as you gently pull it apart with your fingers. If you keep the fur short (with occasional trimming), it will be easier to groom and less likely to get mats. If the rabbit is badly matted when you get it, comb, brush and carefully snip away at the mats. It will take time–several days to get the fur back like it should be, so be patient and keep patiently working on the rabbit. Professional groomers are not a good option if the rabbit does need to be shaved or trimmed in a severe case of matting. They are not used to working on rabbits. We made the mistake of taking the Angora to a groomer once because she had gotten badly matted. They nicked her in several places as they were trimming her (or shaving her) and told us that they would not work on her again. The volunteers did the work from then on.

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