Angora Rabbit Farming Methods and Key Technical Points

The Angora rabbit is a breed of rabbit, a new type introduced from abroad in the 1980s. When first introduced, the yield of Angora rabbits was not very high, but through continuous improvement of farming techniques in later years, the yield of Angora rabbit farming has changed significantly, and the price and demand for rabbit wool have also been growing steadily. In many places, the Angora rabbit has been designated by the state as a poverty-alleviation farming project. So let us now learn about Angora rabbit farming methods.

1. Breed Selection

The breeds of Angora rabbits are not limited to just one. When choosing Angora rabbits for farming, we should select relatively robust breeds with fairly full fur, relatively smooth wool quality, strong disease resistance, and fast wool growth. Because the genetic makeup of Angora rabbits is quite strong and also very stable, we should select the highest-quality breeds at the start of farming, so that the economic benefits of farming will be higher.

2. Farm Construction

We all know that rabbits are quite timid, and Angora rabbits are no exception. Because Angora rabbits have a lot of fur and it is fairly thick, they are quite afraid of heat. Generally, farms are chosen in sunny places that are warm in winter and cool in summer, relatively dry, with good air circulation, and relatively quiet. Cages are used for housing, so the farm should have three-dimensional breeding boxes or breeding cages, and each should be equipped with separate drinking and feeding troughs.

3. Feeding Management

During the farming process, adult rabbits are generally kept one per cage, which makes management more convenient. Also, Angora rabbits are much larger in body size than ordinary rabbits, so this gives them ample space for free movement. However, young rabbits need to be managed in separate cages during the farming process, and at the same time, note that female and male rabbits must be raised separately. Generally, feeding is needed only three times a day, once each in the morning, noon, and evening. During the day, forage is mainly given, while at night, concentrated feed is mainly given. If the aim is to promote their growth, sometimes they are given an extra meal in the evening. Finally, remember to provide water on time every day.

4. Daily Management

The daily management of Angora rabbits is actually very simple: clean the farm and rabbit housing promptly every day, and promptly clean up food residue after each feeding. Every five to seven days, the farm, rabbit cages, drinking troughs, and feeding troughs need to be disinfected to prevent bacterial infection.

5. Disease and Epidemic Prevention

For Angora rabbits, we mainly focus on producing rabbit wool. In order to improve the quality and yield of rabbit wool, we should prevent the occurrence of rabbit mite mange. After each wool clipping, an appropriate amount of avermectin can be injected into each rabbit. At the same time, preparations should also be made to prevent rabbit plague and pasteurellosis. For the specific medications to use, please consult a professional.

6. Wool Promotion and Wool Harvesting

In the process of farming Angora rabbits, we need to promote wool growth. Wine plus ginger, chives plus soybeans, raw eggs, cystine, cod liver oil, and other trace elements can be used to promote wool growth. For wool harvesting, generally only after about three months can the first harvest be carried out; otherwise, it will affect the growth of the rabbit wool and the quality of the rabbit wool. Adult Angora rabbits should undergo at least one plucking and two clippings per year, and the harvested rabbit wool should be packaged according to grade.