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| Heather B |
Posted - Dec 23 2012 : 07:37:04 AM
Does anyone have Angora Rabbits that they keep for the fiber? Although I have kept rabbits before I have never had Angoras and I have never harvested fiber from their coats. Are there some good resources that I could study and what breed of Angora does anyone recommend? Also where do I find a breeder to purchase my girls from?
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
Heather
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| NeeneeB |
Posted - Mar 27 2013 : 5:52:02 PM
I'm late to the thread but can share that I have a German angora that needs to be clipped. It's a big chore about every three months but the yield is amazing! I'm about to get a baby satin angora that will need plucking. Much less wool but gorgeous sheen. Now to learn to spin it al.....
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| Heather B |
Posted - Dec 31 2012 : 4:51:05 PM
I'll take a look into the national Angora organization for more information. Thank you everyone for the comments!
Heather
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| crittergranny |
Posted - Dec 31 2012 : 10:13:32 AM
I've thought about raising angoras too. My thought is to put the hutch close to the garden and get fertilizer too. Im afraid I will get too many and not be able to sell (like a lot of other critters) them since I'm so isolated. How much does a decent angora rabbit cost?
Laura
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| coaloha |
Posted - Dec 29 2012 : 8:02:26 PM
I had angoras in the past, both French and English. They all had sweet, outgoing personalities and I just loved them. They do require a lot of brushing to keep up with all that wool : )
There is a national angora rabbit organization...I am out of touch with them now, but that would be a good place to start looking for a breeder. I have always dreamed of raising angoras, spinning the wool, and knitting things from the yarn. I've never been able to get it all together to accomplish this, but it still intrigues me. Good luck with your search.
Pam
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| YakLady |
Posted - Dec 23 2012 : 8:21:35 PM
I would go through the ARBA breed club to locate your nearest Angora breeder :)
Sorry, that's about all the use I am on the matter. I have bigger things for fiber, heh!
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| Katlady93 |
Posted - Dec 23 2012 : 4:53:59 PM
i checked out your glamping blog. congrats and good luck on your new baby.
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| Katlady93 |
Posted - Dec 23 2012 : 4:48:25 PM
Heather
i talked with a lady who raised Angoras for their fur at the Fiber Festival last fall. She just brushed and the hair came out in big soft fluffy clouds. She said her bunnies were bred to be very docile. the one she was brushing seemed to be enjoying. and the fur is so soft. Good luck with your Search.
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