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French Angora Rabbit Care
There are many different ways of successfully caring for French Angora Rabbits. Each person
that chooses to bring these wonderful animals into their life, needs to find the way that works for them and
their lifestyle.
First and foremost you have to be willing to spend time with your rabbits. It's necessary to
check on them every day to ensure that they are healthy, as a rabbit can go from sick to dead in very little time.
By spending time with them you learn what is normal behavior, and can more quickly pick up on the signs if
something is wrong. The sooner that a problem is detected, the sooner that treatment can begin, and the better
chance your rabbit will have to get better.
Much like having a long haired cat or dog, angora rabbits need to be groomed. The amount of
grooming necessary is highly dependant on the coat of your rabbit. Some need almost no care right up to the point
that they are ready to be plucked/sheared, while others may need grooming several times a week by the time they
are ready to be plucked/sheared. This grooming is necessary not only to ensure that their fur is in good shape to
be spun, but also for the rabbit's health. If you are not willing to put in the time necessary, please don't bring
a french angora home.
Below are some links to sites where you can begin your research on the many ways to
successfully care for an angora rabbit. I've included some links for care of all angora breeds, as the care
requirements are very similar. Just make sure that the cage size and feed amount are correct for the breed you are
going to keep.
In addition to online sources of information, "Completely Angora" by Sharon and Leslie B. Samson Kilfoyle is
arguably the best book available on angora rabbits. Unfortunately the 2nd edition is out of print and we are still
waiting for the 3rd edition to be released. If you are lucky enough to come across an affordable copy, don't
hesitate to buy it.
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