Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What makes an Angora rabbit different from other rabbits?
  • Angora rabbits are originally from Turkey and were bred for their long, soft, lightweight fiber. They aren’t as skittish as other domesticated rabbits due to having to be handled for grooming and harvesting.

• Which is better to get, a male or female rabbit?
  • This honestly comes down to personal preference. I personally love male angoras. They love their people and are more personable. Males also don’t get moody when they are ready to breed. But males do tend to spray pee, especially when there are females around. Females are great to get as well. They are friendly, but more independent. They don’t spray pee, but can be more territorial of their space. They do go through what I call a PMS period between the ages of 5 months to a year and a half. After that they seem to calm down and be less crabby.

• Is it better to have the rabbit inside or outside?
  • I personally have my guys outside in our garage that we converted into a bunny barn. Let’s face it rabbits can stink. We do have an indoor bunny named Nutmeg, but my daughter cleans her out every other day to keep the smell down. Rabbits are also destructive. They chew anything they can get their mouth on. They are also hard to completely litter box train. But with all that, I don’t oppose rabbits being indoors. Just know, a lot of breeders keep their angoras outside so there will be a transition period for the rabbit to get used to smells and the temperature change (this mostly is for the colder seasons). I know some rabbits will start sneezing when they turn into indoor bunnies. This is usually due to the fact that they aren’t used to the smells that a house has, like cleaning chemicals. If you find your Angora sneezing when you bring it home, try opening a window or blowing a fan. Try not to use harsh chemicals or essential oils near your rabbit as they do have a very sensitive nose.

• What is the best feed for an Angora?
  • I can’t tell you what the best brand is for your Angora as there are so many different brands across the world. I personally use a 17% protein feed called Show Hutch Deluxe made by Blue Seal/Kent. I do recommend a quality 17-18% protein feed. Please keep in mind, this doesn’t have to break the bank. Please don’t feed rabbit feed from pet stores like Petco or Petsmart. These are full of junk and fillers. It’s like feeding your kid Lucky Charms daily. Your rabbit may love it, but it doesn’t have the necessary nutrition that angoras need.

• What cage is best for Angora rabbits?
  • A 36×30″ wire bottom cage is best for angoras. These cages allow waste to drop to a pan under the cage and keep the rabbit clean. The 36″ cage is big enough for the rabbit to move comfortably and you’re still able to reach the back and corners to get your rabbit for grooming.

• Do angoras do better living with another rabbit?
  • I’m in a minority when it comes to this. I believe that angoras actually do better alone than they do with a friend. Now there are exceptions, like bonded sisters or the very rare bonded brothers. I have also known people who have a male and female who are bonded. Angoras don’t NEED a buddy. Some like having a friend, some don’t. In my experience when they are younger they like having a friend but as they hit sexual maturity they start displaying dominance and sometimes fighting. So really at the end of the day it is up to you. Many rabbits are perfectly happy with their owners attention and nothing more.

• Do you have to have an Angora as a fiber pet or can it just be a companion?
  • No, you don’t have to have an Angora as strictly a fiber pet. I know plenty of people who keep angoras as companions. You just need to make sure you are keeping up with the grooming, and I encourage anyone with an Angora as a pet to sheer their Angora when it starts molting.

• Help! My female is no longer friendly, she’s starting to be crabby and charging!
  • This happens. Females when they hit sexual maturity go through what I call a PMS period. If you have teenage daughters you know what I’m talking about. During the age of as young as 4 months to 18 months, female rabbits can be moody and start charging, challenging you, being territorial, grunting, grinding their teeth, even biting. They should calm down by the time they are 18 months old, if not a year old.

• My male is suddenly spray peeing all over the place! What can I do?
  • This is how males mark their territory. I honestly don’t think there is a way to stop a male from spray peeing. I know some people say to neuter them and they should stop, but it’s not a guarantee. I usually encourage people who get males to have them live outside or have a room of their own and keep them away from females.

• Can you litter box train a rabbit?
  • As a matter of fact, yes you can. But please keep in mind rabbits poop as they move. And sometimes they will pee outside their box. So yes they can be litter box trained, but they more than likely won’t do it 100% of the time.