Last summer I got a pair of Satin Angora rabbits. I can't have chickens here in the city yet so I thought rabbits would be a great choice as "livestock!" I also love to spin and wanted a breed of rabbit that I could actually use. I had several mini rex at the time and love them but when I saw an add for satin angora's I had to get them. Penny is the most gorgeous, shiny copper colour and Mocha is a handsome and friendly chocolate. They have grown into wonderful adult rabbits and I have harvested enough wool from them to actually start a few projects! I finished a toque that was supposed to be for me but ended up just the perfect size for my 3yr old daughter instead.
Today I got another buck and two red does. My goal with these rabbits is to try and improve the wool (the satin angora generally has the least amount of wool per harvest of any of the angora breeds) I plan to start a breeding program with these rabbits. The satin angora is quite rare still but in my opinion the most beautiful of all the angora types. Their shimmering wool is simply stunning.
I can't wait to get a brush on one of the red does as she looks like she is starting to molt - maybe my toque will be red instead of the copper I had planned on!
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