A few days ago I asked my customers and followers for questions that I could answer for today’s video. Hope you enjoy this informal chat about life as a Louisiana Fiber Farmer: natural dye, fiber art, angora rabbits, homesteading, and Louisiana. Have a great week! If you need some fiber, visit my shop!
My angora rabbit, Rukia, was a gift as a small bunny a couple of years ago. that first year she looked so boiling hot in the summer that I took pity on her and trimmed her fur down to about normal rabbit length. Now it has never fully grown back, though I’ve gotten plenty of fiber from around her shoulders and lower back. She also doesn’t like to be groomed for long periods, and won’t hold still for me while I try to trim her nails and check her belly for mats. What do I do to fix this?
I am not sure why her fur would not grow back properly, but it may be due to either her diet or her genetics. For diet, be sure she is eating rabbit pellets that have at least 17% protein (it will say on the bag.) But if she’s happy and comfortable, that’s the most important thing. As far as grooming goes, some rabbits are very sensitive and just hate being groomed. I have had a couple like that. I just try to get it done as quickly as possible. It is also totally fine to groom for short periods more frequently if that seems to help. Best wishes to you and Rukia!