Angora Rabbit Is Cute Animals As Pets At Home
Do you like the Angora cat ? Long soft fur and thick make
you fall in love ? If so, then you probably will love the Angora rabbit.
Variants of this one also has a long feather, soft and heavy like Angora cat.
The feathers grow in all parts of the body of the rabbit. Even in some types,
hair grows even meet face and eyes. Angora rabbit, just like its name,
derived from the city of Ankara ( formerly known as Angora ), Turkey. In the
mid 18th century, Angora rabbits are very popular as pets of the royal family
of France. And at the end of the 18th century, the tame rabbits spread to
other parts of Europe. In the United States alone, the new Angora rabbits are
known at the beginning of the 20th century. They farmed extensively for bulnya
taken as industrial raw materials. Currently Angora rabbit has spread to all
corners of the world, including Indonesia. Angora rabbit breed is quite
varied. The type that is recognized by the ARBA or the American Rabbit
Breeders Association is the English Angora Rabbit, French Angora Rabbit,
Angora Satin Angora Rabbit Rabbit and Giant.
- Coat and appearance
Angoras are bred mainly for their wool because it is
silky and soft. At only 11 microns in diameter it is finer and softer than
cashmere. They have a humorous appearance, as they oddly resemble a fur ball
with a face. Most are calm and docile, but should be handled carefully.
Grooming is necessary to prevent the fiber from matting and felting on the
rabbit. A condition, wool block, is common in Angora rabbits, and should be
treated quickly. These rabbits are shorn every three to four months throughout
the year.
- Diet and wool block
As with all rabbits, abundant and unlimited hay
should be provided. The fiber the rabbit gains from the hay helps prevent wool
block (also referred to as intestinal impaction). It is also recommended
particularly for Angora and other long-haired rabbit species that any pellet
diets have at least 13% fiber. Fiber content can be found in the nutritional
analysis on the food bag. Additionally fecal impaction can be caused by
dehydration, which can be prevented by providing unlimited water as well as a
salt lick to encourage drinking water.
- Medical considerations
Rabbits do not possess the same allergy-causing
qualities as many other animals. The average rabbit can live for about 7–12
years when kept indoors and well-cared for. However, many outdoor rabbits have
a shorter lifespan. Maintenance is a must. The Satin Angora has a much lower
guard hair count and their wool becomes easily tangled. Regardless of breed,
all Angoras must be monitored to prevent wool block, a potentially lethal
condition where their digestive tracts become clogged with hair. Proper diet is
also crucial in lowering their susceptibility to the block.
source : wikipedia
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