Angora baby vs Adult Hair

[lexi]

I adopted an english angora about 5 days ago, his name is Burt Macklin and is about 12 weeks old, and I have a question about his hair.  He came to me with matts, mostly around his bum and sides (they aren’t bad but they are plentiful), and I have been working them out a few at a time but I feel like the next day he has just as many as the day before!  I have heard that baby angora hair is a little harder to manage than adult. His just feels so sticky! Did any other angora owners notice a change as their bun got older?  Does it get better after the learning curve?

[Pomandcourt]

First of all, congrats on your new bun!

I adopted my English angora when she was already full grown so I don’t know about baby bunny vs adult wool. I try and brush my girl every day and she always has a few matts around her bum and hind quarters. She used to have really bad ones behind her ears and I would have to brush her twice a day there to keep them from getting out of control, but it’s been months since that’s happened. Maybe it’s because it’s warmer? Or it could be her new bunny friend is grooming her there.

They’re just a very high maintenance bun. The matts won’t hurt him if you’re getting them right away. The main concern is hot spots and creating skin irritation which won’t happen if the matt is broken up right away. You could try trimming his wool until he’s grown, just be very careful with scissors as their skin is quite thin.

And just in case whoever you got your bun from didn’t mention it, angora’s should be given papaya enzyme supplements once a week to prevent wool block. The amount will depend on your bun’s size (my 6.6lb gets 2 tablets every week) and before giving it to a baby bun, I would check with your vet.

In short, you’re always going to be constantly brushing him, but if it’s only once or twice a week, he’ll be fine.

[Pomandcourt]

First of all, congrats on your new bun!

I adopted my English angora when she was already full grown so I don’t know about baby bunny vs adult wool. I try and brush my girl every day and she always has a few matts around her bum and hind quarters. She used to have really bad ones behind her ears and I would have to brush her twice a day there to keep them from getting out of control, but it’s been months since that’s happened. Maybe it’s because it’s warmer? Or it could be her new bunny friend is grooming her there.

They’re just a very high maintenance bun. The matts won’t hurt him if you’re getting them right away. The main concern is hot spots and creating skin irritation which won’t happen if the matt is broken up right away. You could try trimming his wool until he’s grown, just be very careful with scissors as their skin is quite thin.

And just in case whoever you got your bun from didn’t mention it, angora’s should be given papaya enzyme supplements once a week to prevent wool block. The amount will depend on your bun’s size (my 6.6lb gets 2 tablets every week) and before giving it to a baby bun, I would check with your vet.

In short, you’re always going to be constantly brushing him, but if it’s only once or twice a week, he’ll be fine.

[lexi]

He doesn’t seem to mind grooming, in fact he grooms me back! He’s just a curious little guy who wants to explore! I knew he would be high maintenance, just the reality of it is different. I’m cool with it, just wanted to make sure I was doing it right.

[Pomandcourt]

It’s different knowing about it and doing it. I get it! I’d read up a whole bunch on angoras before I brought Pom home and I was still surprised by how much work she can be. It’s good you’re grooming him often while he’s young so he’ll be used to it as he grows up.

He sounds lovely! I’m so happy for you. It’s so wonderful when they’re affectionate.

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