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Angora fur is produced in Europe, Chile, China and the United States. Harvesting occurs up to four times a year (about every 4 months) and is collected by plucking, shearing, or collection of the molting fur. Most breeds of Angora rabbits molt with their natural growth cycle about every four months. Many producers of the fiber pluck the fur of these breeds. Plucking is, in effect, pulling out the molted fur. Plucking ensures a minimum of guard hair, and the fur is not as matted when plucked as when it is collected from the rabbit's cage. However, plucking a rabbit is time consuming, so some producers shear the rabbit instead. While this results in slightly lower quality fleece as the guard hairs are included, it does take less time and results in more fleece. Also, not all breeds of angora molt, and if the rabbit does not naturally molt, it cannot be plucked. German angoras do not molt. Source: wikipedia/angora fur
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What breed of cats rabbits and goats have the same name?
The breed that shares the name "Angora" across cats, rabbits, and goats is known for their long, soft fur. Angora cats have a silky coat, Angora rabbits have fluffy and wool-like fur, and Angora goats produce mohair, a luxurious fiber.
What do English Angoras rabbits have instead of fur?
Angora wool
Can you sell Angora Rabbit fur?
Yes, you can sell Angora rabbit fur. Angora rabbits generally produce fiber every four months or so, and handspinners love the soft almost down - like fiber. You can even spin 100% angora yarn, while the rabbit is sitting in your lap! It usually sells for $7 an ounce for long, good quality fiber, and $5 for shorter fiber.
When you get angora from an angora rabbit do you have to kill it?
No. There are several breeds of angora rabbits. Most of them naturally shed their fur every 3 months or so (molt). German angoras do no molt and so they need to be sheared. Healthy, well cared for angora rabbits can live up to 12 years.
Where did angora goats originate?
The Angora rabbit (Turkish: Ankara tavşanı) is a variety of domestic rabbit bred for its long, soft wool. The Angora is one of the oldest types of domestic rabbit, originating in Ankara (historically known as Angora), Turkey, along with the Angora cat and Angora goat. The rabbits were popular pets with French royalty in the mid 18th century, and spread to other parts of Europe by the end of the century. They first appeared in the United States in the early 20th century. They are bred largely for their long Angora wool, which may be removed by shearing, combing, or plucking. No killing or hurting the animal is involved.See Related Links below the following advertisements for pictures and more information.
What is the name of the material you get from rabbits?
If you are referring to the fur you get from rabbits, rabbit fur tends to be called Angora but Angora wool comes only from Angora rabbits. Otherwise, rabbit fur simply tends to be called rabbit fur.
Is angora man made or natural?
Angora is a downy coat produced by the angora rabbit
Do goats have fur or wool?
There are two breeds of goat that produce fibre - mohair is produced by Angora goats and Cashmere goats produce cashmere.
What breed of cats rabbits and goats have the same name?
The breed that shares the name "Angora" across cats, rabbits, and goats is known for their long, soft fur. Angora cats have a silky coat, Angora rabbits have fluffy and wool-like fur, and Angora goats produce mohair, a luxurious fiber.
Does the fur on the angora rabbit keep it warm?
yes.
What is dehair angora - What is the difference between dehair and regular angora?
Dehair angora combines angora rabbit hair with angora goat hair to make a better fur. Regular angora is hair from just one of the animals; it can be either goat or rabbit.
What do English Angoras rabbits have instead of fur?
Angora wool
What is the softest bunny fur?
lionhead and angora. they are very softu
The angora is the only angora shown in 6-class?
There are 3 breeds of Angora Rabbits shown at Rabbit shows The Giant Angora And French Angora are shown in 6-class, the English Angora is shown in 4-class. Then there are several rabbits with angora fur but the word Angora does not appear in their name such as the Lion Head and Fuzzy Lop. These, too, are 4 class animals.
What animal makes angora?
Angora I believe is Wool. -- further -- Angora is a fabric made from the hair of either the Angora goat or the Angora rabbit.
Are golden hamsters more aggresssive than angora hamsters?
Angora hamsters are Syrian (Golden) Hamsters. They just have a special fur variant.
What are Angora rabbits used for?
Angora rabbits can be used for being a pet. You can use their fur to make clothing such as sweaters or gloves. On rare occasions they are used for MEAT.
