Tips for Buying Animals Online With the rise of online shopping, it’s becoming easier and more convenient to buy animals from the comfort of our own homes. But just like with any online purchase, scams are a real concern. Unfortunately, there is no foolproof way to avoid getting scammed when buying an animal online – Read More
In The Nest: Spotting Sable, Smoke Pearl, Pearl, and Sable Point
When I started my Magpie project lines, I knew going in that I would be getting things like Pearl and Ermine in litters. However, several of my original English Angora does also carried for the Chinchilla Light gene. Since the Chinchilla Dark gene can mask Chinchilla Light, this meant that I would also potentially be Read More
Blue Eyed White or Ermine?
This article discusses how to identify Ermine and the ways it can be mistaken for Blue Eyed White (BEW). If you don’t want to read all of this, you can jump to our short list on how to identify an Ermine from a BEW. From time to time, I see a rabbit posted online and Read More
Angora Diet
No matter what kind of angora you have, its important to know about specific requirements for the Angora diet. In this article, I will review different options for feed, supplements, treats and I will touch on different issues that a proper diet can help with. Pellets A high quality pellet is a good foundation for Read More
Why Are These Clippers Not Working?
If you have more than one Angora, you may find yourself shopping for a pair of clippers to shave them down. It can be very frustrating shopping for a set of clippers, only to have them hit your rabbits coat like a brick wall and not cut at all. Its even more frustrating when its Read More
Tracking Pedigrees
Depending on your goals and breeding program, you may not feel like you need to track pedigrees for your rabbits. In this article, I will discuss why you may want to keep pedigrees and how to do it. What is a Pedigree? A pedigree is a written record of an individual animal’s known ancestors. Typically, Read More
Grooming Angoras: The Blower (Yes, You Need It)
If you want to skip the WHY you need a blower, and get straight to a list of what to shop for and recommended brands, scroll down. “Do I need a blower?” “How often should I brush my angora?” “No matter how much I brush my angora it still gets matted, what can I do?” Read More
What is a Complete Pedigree?
In rabbit breeding, it’s important to know the difference between a rabbit having a pedigree and a rabbit having a complete pedigree. For starters, complete pedigrees are required for registration with the American Rabbit Breeders’ Association (ARBA). The ARBA does not keep track of pedigrees, though. This task is up to the breeder. Some breeders Read More
Record Keeping Software
A common question I see asked in rabbit groups is: what is a good rabbit record keeping software? Usually, the answers vary based on personal preferences and what each individual keeper uses or has used in the past. I have tried 3 of the available record keeping services, and have made my reviews based on Read More
Basic Genetics: What Do Those Letters Mean?
If you have ever asked in a group what color a pairing would make or what color a baby is, someone may have responded with a letter or a series of letters. These little letters can feel confusing if you don’t understand what they mean. In this article, I will try to break it down Read More