Fuzzy Coats
Ok well some wonder, thats a long haired breed meaning LOTS of brushing. Pet owners look away because of that and the "high maintenence" they seem to have. In honest to god truth, these guys are actually very very very easy to brush and maintain. It all depends on the bloodline and how wooly the coat may get and/or how u brush it. Its scary because u can tell by looking at the rabbit how much brushing has been done!
Juniors-
They can be quite the problem unfortunately and its impossible to solve. The best way is to brush everyday and make sure that coat isnt matted or u will have to shave it all off! Its also a great way to teach it to learn to sit still while being brushed!
Young Seniors-
I like to "pluck" the baby hair out at about 4-5 months old to let the new adult coat grow in. I have seen people who do not pluck coats and end up with very matty rabbits or a 70/30 mix of wool and adult fur. The standard calls for a mature coat with 50/50 adult fur and wool.
Seniors-
Seniors are the best ones, never any brushing..I brush about once a week. The coat rolls on its own and spread apart enough it doesnt need brushing. Just have to watch for dewlaps and bums on the does and bums on the boys as that is wool and can mat more easily.
Unmatting a Coat-
Well the best way to unmat it is with ur hands! Grab the knot in half and pull gently but with enough force to pull it apart. Then grab another part and pull it apart, continue until its just a ball of hair. With a pin brush (flat surface with "pins") gently pull on the hair until the mat comes out. If u just cut the mat or try to brush it out, u may hurt the rabbit, get a smaller mat onto the skin and/or leave a large bald spot..lol.
Molting-
Like any rabbit, fuzzies do indeed molt 1-2 times a year, so your best bet like any rabbit is to brush everyday until all the loose hair is out, lightly "plucking" helps to get it out faster too. Most molting occurs at springtime when the air is warmer and they do not need there winter double coats.
Blowers-
Yes it is possible to use a blower, can be MUCH easier on jrs and gets rid of all loose hair, they are basically angoras after all. :P Honestly myself I do not use one I do not have a safe "blowing" area to keep the hair to minimum.
As stated before, it all depends on the bloodline and some fuzzies are just born with more wool even as adults, breeding to a holland can loosen the wool and create a good 50/50 mix of hair and wool.
In my breeding, If requested or I may do so anyways..I will keep jrs until that 4-5 month stage to pluck the coat and make sure no mats will be a problem for new owners.
Some great tips on fuzzy coats!
~Bri~
Juniors-
They can be quite the problem unfortunately and its impossible to solve. The best way is to brush everyday and make sure that coat isnt matted or u will have to shave it all off! Its also a great way to teach it to learn to sit still while being brushed!
Young Seniors-
I like to "pluck" the baby hair out at about 4-5 months old to let the new adult coat grow in. I have seen people who do not pluck coats and end up with very matty rabbits or a 70/30 mix of wool and adult fur. The standard calls for a mature coat with 50/50 adult fur and wool.
Seniors-
Seniors are the best ones, never any brushing..I brush about once a week. The coat rolls on its own and spread apart enough it doesnt need brushing. Just have to watch for dewlaps and bums on the does and bums on the boys as that is wool and can mat more easily.
Unmatting a Coat-
Well the best way to unmat it is with ur hands! Grab the knot in half and pull gently but with enough force to pull it apart. Then grab another part and pull it apart, continue until its just a ball of hair. With a pin brush (flat surface with "pins") gently pull on the hair until the mat comes out. If u just cut the mat or try to brush it out, u may hurt the rabbit, get a smaller mat onto the skin and/or leave a large bald spot..lol.
Molting-
Like any rabbit, fuzzies do indeed molt 1-2 times a year, so your best bet like any rabbit is to brush everyday until all the loose hair is out, lightly "plucking" helps to get it out faster too. Most molting occurs at springtime when the air is warmer and they do not need there winter double coats.
Blowers-
Yes it is possible to use a blower, can be MUCH easier on jrs and gets rid of all loose hair, they are basically angoras after all. :P Honestly myself I do not use one I do not have a safe "blowing" area to keep the hair to minimum.
As stated before, it all depends on the bloodline and some fuzzies are just born with more wool even as adults, breeding to a holland can loosen the wool and create a good 50/50 mix of hair and wool.
In my breeding, If requested or I may do so anyways..I will keep jrs until that 4-5 month stage to pluck the coat and make sure no mats will be a problem for new owners.
Some great tips on fuzzy coats!
~Bri~
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