2019 Rabbit Fur Prices and Notes on Plucking Wool from Angora Rabbits
Rabbit fur is the collective name for domestic rabbit fur and hare fur. Textile rabbit fur comes from Angora rabbits and domestic rabbits. Pure spinning is rather difficult, so it is mostly blended with other fibers and can be used for knitwear and woven fabrics. Generally, people who are allergic to wool will not be allergic to rabbit fur either. So how much is rabbit fur in 2019? What are the notes on plucking wool from Angora rabbits?
1. Rabbit fur prices
Rabbit fur on the market is divided into clipped wool and plucked wool. Clipped wool from a 70-80 day wool-growing period is 105-110 yuan per jin. If you clip the wool yourself and then sell it, the price per jin can increase by 5-10 yuan. The price of hand-plucked coarse wool is 165-180 yuan per jin, but plucked wool has seen a sharp price drop due to the influence of live-plucking videos, and the current selling price of rabbit fur is not very good.
2. Notes on plucking wool from Angora rabbits
1. Do not pluck three kinds of rabbits
When plucking wool from Angora rabbits, note the three no-pluck cases, namely young rabbits, pregnant and nursing does, and bucks being used for breeding. This is because young rabbits have relatively thin and tender skin, and plucking them at this time can very easily cause skin tears and put their lives at risk. Plucking pregnant and nursing does can cause pregnant does to miscarry or deliver stillborn kits, while nursing does will have a drop in milk production. Plucking bucks used for breeding affects semen quality and makes breeding difficult or unsuccessful.
2. Plucking time
When choosing when to pluck, pay attention to the time. Do not pluck in hot weather, as Angora rabbits are more sensitive to their environment after plucking, and being in hot weather at this time is extremely unfavorable for them. Therefore, when plucking in summer, choose early morning or nighttime, and preferably also overcast and rainy days. In addition, when plucking in winter, do it in a sunny place with sufficient light. When plucking in winter, pluck the long wool and leave the short wool, to prevent removing all the wool and leaving the rabbit with almost no cold resistance, which can lead to freezing to death.
3. Treat wounds promptly
During plucking of Angora rabbits, improper handling may cause skin tears. At this time, treat the wound promptly; iodine tincture or gentian violet can be applied to the wound to prevent bacteria from invading and causing infection. In addition, if the wound worsens, use medication promptly.
4. Strengthen nutrition
After Angora rabbits are plucked, regrowing the wool consumes a large amount of nutrients. If nutrition is insufficient at this time, not only will the wool grow slowly, but the wool quality will also be poor and lusterless. Therefore, before and after plucking, maintain sufficient nutrition and increase the content of protein, minerals and other trace elements so that the wool grows quickly and economic returns increase.
5. Pay attention to environmental sanitation
After Angora rabbits are plucked, the body's functions focus on regrowing the wool, and at this time resistance and immunity decline. If the sanitation of the rearing environment is poor at this time, it is very easy for bacteria and microorganisms to invade, causing infection and, in severe cases, death. Therefore, after plucking, strengthen environmental sanitation, regularly change the bedding straw, keep the hutch clean, hygienic and dry, and disinfect regularly to prevent the breeding of bacteria and microorganisms. When plucking, try to wear disinfected gloves; if using bare hands, they must also be disinfected, and prepare other disinfection tools as well.
The above is Tuliu.com's introduction to rabbit fur prices and notes on plucking wool from Angora rabbits. When plucking Angora rabbits, be sure to pay attention to the method, use gentle movements, and pluck in small tufts. Never pull forcefully or pluck too much.