Angora rabbit

 The Angora rabbit is a variety of domestic rabbit bred for its long, soft wool.Angora rabbit are bred mainly for their wool because it is silky and soft.The fur can be used to make clothing items like sweaters, scarves and ear muffs.Angora rabbit fur, valued for being lightweight, warm and silky to the touch, is plucked or shorn from Angora rabbits about once every three months.

Angora rabbit

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Raising Rabbits

Raising Rabbit For Food 

If you are looking for a simple way to provide meat for your homestead you might want to consider raising meat rabbits.  Rabbit meat is tasty and very good for you. It is all white meat, has lots of protein, and is lower in fat than chicken, or beef or pork. Rabbits are very easy to care for, and the cost is much lower than other meat sources that you can produce on your homestead, such as goat, or chicken  . Rabbits can be raised in your backyard, even in the city!The most common breeds of meat rabbits are New Zealand (Reds and Whites) and Californian.Rabbits don't need much space to be comfortable.Housing for rabbits usually consists of cages or hutches that are up off the ground.  The rabbits need protection from wind and rain and possibly predators.  They will need adequate ventilation as well.   

Raising Rabbits

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Dutch Rabbit

The Dutch rabbit, easily identifiable by its characteristic colour pattern, was once the most popular of all rabbit breeds.The Dutch rabbit is a fairly small compact rabbit, with ears that stand erect and powerful back legs that are longer than the front legs. The Dutch rabbit is always white with the addition of another base color. 

Dutch Rabbit

Dutch rabbits can live for up to 8 years if properly cared for with some many reaching well into the 10 to 13yr range, especially if they are neutered or spade. By providing a clean home, fresh water, and the proper nutrition your rabbit should live a long and healthy life. Dutch rabbit are suitable as a pet for children over 10 years but any child should have constant adult supervision when dealing with the rabbit.

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