How To Harvest Angora Rabbit Fiber - UrbanFarmOnline.com

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Keeping angora rabbits for fiber can be a rewarding activity for urban farmers, especially as people are growing crazy for fiber arts. Because angora rabbits are small and quiet, they are ideal livestock for people who live in close quarters. Plus, they're easy to care for, needing only daily feeding and weekly grooming.

Harvesting angora wool is simple, and the product can easily become an additional source of income for your household. Watch the video above to find out how easy it is to harvest angora fiber.

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[MarieFace]

Quickest way to make a hat with the fur is just to carry the rabbit on your head. =)

[muddysneakers]

Very cool. I've been wanting to keep rabbits, but wanted them to be more than just pets. Since I'm too much of a wimp to slaughter and butcher for meat, I thought fiber bunnies may be the way to go. Looks like I may be onto something! GREAT VIDEO! :)

[feltthefluff]

Do they always sit so quietly when they are being clipped?

[HappyJackProduction1]

Y not just use sheep sheers? you be done in 2 minutes

[ster4465]

i love it

[DarkRiku435]

@Glorfinniel If electric razors are used, the fur quality when grown back in may not be as good as it was before. From what I understand. It's the same thing when you have a rabbit that pulls fur out of itself(nesting doe or stressed rabbit, etc), the fur quality is reduced when it grows back in.

[TheKevin1817]

@MrFantabulousJohn yes you can

[Glorfinniel]

Any reason electric razors/clippers aren't use?

[Jalstod]

@Spinkamer I love my German.

[TheGreenzgal]

Very informative! I love the video!