Here is a list of some of the things you can feed your Angora.
Basil, Beet Greens, Bok Choy, Carrots and carrot tops, Celery, Cilantro, Clover, Collard Greens, Dandelions, Endive, Escarole, Green peppers, Kale (sparingly) Mint, mustard Greens, Parsley, Pea Pods (flat edible kind), Peppermint leaves, Raddichio, Raspberry leaves, Romaine lettuce, Radish tops,
Spinach, Water Cress. Apples, Strawberries, blueberries, Papaya, peach, pears, Melons, Pineapples and plums. I feed my angoras Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (BOSS), whole or rolled oats, bird seeds, Hay. Because I feed my Angoras a good quality pellet that is between 16 % and 18 % protein and the main ingredient is Alfalfa, I do not give them Alfalfa. Not all of my rabbits like the same treats. I have a coupe that love banana, one that loves sweet potatoes, others that like strawberries and apples. Always go easy on the treats, so you don't upset their GI. Your rabbit should have access to clean water at all times. If your rabbit goes off water and food it can die quickly and you should get liquids into it. Sometimes switching your rabbit to a bowl or crock when it doesn't seem to feel well or isn't drinking is all it takes to get it pepped back up. When the grass is growing my rabbits get fresh grass every day. We don't use pesticides on our lawn.
Basil, Beet Greens, Bok Choy, Carrots and carrot tops, Celery, Cilantro, Clover, Collard Greens, Dandelions, Endive, Escarole, Green peppers, Kale (sparingly) Mint, mustard Greens, Parsley, Pea Pods (flat edible kind), Peppermint leaves, Raddichio, Raspberry leaves, Romaine lettuce, Radish tops,
Spinach, Water Cress. Apples, Strawberries, blueberries, Papaya, peach, pears, Melons, Pineapples and plums. I feed my angoras Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (BOSS), whole or rolled oats, bird seeds, Hay. Because I feed my Angoras a good quality pellet that is between 16 % and 18 % protein and the main ingredient is Alfalfa, I do not give them Alfalfa. Not all of my rabbits like the same treats. I have a coupe that love banana, one that loves sweet potatoes, others that like strawberries and apples. Always go easy on the treats, so you don't upset their GI. Your rabbit should have access to clean water at all times. If your rabbit goes off water and food it can die quickly and you should get liquids into it. Sometimes switching your rabbit to a bowl or crock when it doesn't seem to feel well or isn't drinking is all it takes to get it pepped back up. When the grass is growing my rabbits get fresh grass every day. We don't use pesticides on our lawn.
The Angora rabbit is one of the oldest domesticated rabbits. Bred for it long, soft wool it originated in Turkey and was kept as pets in France in the 1700's. They appeared in the United States in the early 1900's. The ABRA recognizes four breeds of Angoras, English, French, Giants, and Satins. You may also know of the German Angora, which has its own club.
French Angoras are the breed of angora that I was first introduced. I saw one at a fair when I was a teen and from then on out I wanted one. French Agnoras take the least work if their texture is correct. They should have a large amount of guard hairs with and under coat of wool. The French angora is one of the larger breeds of angoras weighing between 7 1/2 to 10 pounds, most of mine were around 9 pounds. They have a commercial body type.
English Angoras are my favorite breed of Angora. Usually gentle and sweet it is know for having wool all over, face to feet. It has ear tuffs and looks like a round fluff ball. It has a small percentage guard hair mingled into it's wool. This is the type of rabbit Wally is. It is the smallest of the Angoras, weighing between 5 and 7 1/2 pounds. It also takes the most grooming. One should consider this before getting and English angora. An Angora not taken care of becomes a sad matted mess, but proper grooming and investing in the proper tools will make a gorgeous animal. A blower is a great investment if one is getting an English Angora.
Satin Angoras. I got a couple a year ago. The intensity and depth of color combined with the sheen of a Satin is gorgeous. Satin wool produces a yarn that has a silky look. They originally came from crossing a French angora with a Satin Angora. It takes several generations to get the beautiful sheen, so it is not advisable to cross your satin angora back in with French or you will loose your sheen. Satins produce the least wool.
Giant Angoras, I have never owned, though the thought has crossed my mind, I have always managed to talk myself out of them. It may or may not have furnishings. It is only recognized in the white color. Giants produce the most wool. Besides the under wool, guard hairs they have an awn fluff they other breeds do not have.
French Angoras are the breed of angora that I was first introduced. I saw one at a fair when I was a teen and from then on out I wanted one. French Agnoras take the least work if their texture is correct. They should have a large amount of guard hairs with and under coat of wool. The French angora is one of the larger breeds of angoras weighing between 7 1/2 to 10 pounds, most of mine were around 9 pounds. They have a commercial body type.
English Angoras are my favorite breed of Angora. Usually gentle and sweet it is know for having wool all over, face to feet. It has ear tuffs and looks like a round fluff ball. It has a small percentage guard hair mingled into it's wool. This is the type of rabbit Wally is. It is the smallest of the Angoras, weighing between 5 and 7 1/2 pounds. It also takes the most grooming. One should consider this before getting and English angora. An Angora not taken care of becomes a sad matted mess, but proper grooming and investing in the proper tools will make a gorgeous animal. A blower is a great investment if one is getting an English Angora.
Satin Angoras. I got a couple a year ago. The intensity and depth of color combined with the sheen of a Satin is gorgeous. Satin wool produces a yarn that has a silky look. They originally came from crossing a French angora with a Satin Angora. It takes several generations to get the beautiful sheen, so it is not advisable to cross your satin angora back in with French or you will loose your sheen. Satins produce the least wool.
Giant Angoras, I have never owned, though the thought has crossed my mind, I have always managed to talk myself out of them. It may or may not have furnishings. It is only recognized in the white color. Giants produce the most wool. Besides the under wool, guard hairs they have an awn fluff they other breeds do not have.