Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Jersey Wooly Rabbit Care


Jersey Wooly Rabbit Care



The Jersey Wooly rabbit is a cross between the French Angora rabbit and the Netherland Dwarf rabbit, and it is considered a dwarf breed. In 1984 by a woman by the name of Bonnie Seeley introduced the Jersey Wooly rabbit at the ARBA Convention.



The Wooly is well known for its calm nature and loving disposition. This along with its small size make the Jersey Wooly rabbit an excellent choice as a pet for adults and children alike. Just like dogs are shown so are the Jersey Wooly rabbits and other similar species. Of course, they don’t walk on a leash.



Your Jersey Wooly should weigh around 3 pounds and it should not weigh any more than 3.5 pounds, otherwise it is considered over weight. A proper diet will ensure your Wooly is the right weight.


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Friday, August 12, 2011

Scrub-a-Dub!


Your Jersey Wooly rabbit’s cage needs to be kept clean at all times. It must be thoroughly cleaned at least once a week, but more is better. You might be surprised to learn that your rabbit can be easily litter box trained and this makes it a lot easier to keep the cage clean and it will take you a lot less time. It’s easy to litter box train. Rabbits like to do their business in the same spot all the time so all you need to do is watch to find out where that spot is, then place the litter box there. Rabbits are easy to litter box train and it’s definitely worth the little time it takes. It will save you plenty of time over the years. You should also make sure that the hutch provides shade for your rabbit and protection from the elements.

Your Jersey Wooly rabbit requires a hutch or cage that has lots of room for him to move around in the cage. The cage size should be at least five to six times the size of your Jersey Wooly rabbit so that he can move around easily and has a clean space to lay, a place to eat, and a place to poop. Layer the bottom with some type of padding to protect your rabbit’s feet. Cardboard is cheap and works well. Every day your rabbit should have at least an hour or so out of his cage so that he gets the exercise he needs.

To protect your rabbit from injury or illness your rabbit should have an annual veterinarian checkup. Your rabbit’s ears, eyes, and teeth will be checked and it will be checked for scratches and irritations. There are vaccinations your rabbit can be given and there are treatments for parasites, fleas, etc. Taking your rabbit to the vet for regular checkups can prolong his life and help you to avoid large vet bills.



You will need to brush your rabbit at least a couple of times a week to ensure he does not become all matted, and to avoid hairballs. If you start brushing your rabbit when it is little it will actually come to like this attention and you can use it as your bonding time. It will help your rabbit’s coat stay healthy, nice, and shiny too. The Jersey Wooly is a great pet and easy to care for. Click Here to find everything you need for your Jersey Wooly!

Mmmmmm Papaya!


Your Jersey Wooly rabbit's diet should include quality hay and/or orchid grass. You should also feed commercial pellets, because they are well balanced. Papaya has an enzyme that helps to prevent wool block, so it’s a good addition to the diet. Make sure your Jersey Wooly is getting a well balanced diet that includes some or all of the following fresh fruits and vegetables.



·         Cilantro

·         Romaine Lettuce

·         Collard Greens

·         Melons

·         Peaches

·         Parsley

·         Plums

·         Pears

·         Papaya

·         Blueberries

·         Strawberries



Your rabbit requires fresh water every day and should always have access to that water. Feed untreated willow wood as a chew treat for your Jersey Wooly rabbit untreated willow wood as a chew treat. He will love it! Click Here to find all you need for your Jersey Wooly

Dont Let Your Jersey Get Fat!


Jersey Wooly Rabbit Care



The Jersey Wooly rabbit is a cross between the French Angora rabbit and the Netherland Dwarf rabbit, and it is considered a dwarf breed. Bonnie Seeley introduced the Jersey Wooly rabbit at the ARBA Convention in 1984. You could say the rest has been history.



The Jersey Wooly rabbit has a loving disposition and its calm in nature, making it a good choice for a family pet. It’s also small weighing between 3 pounds and 3 ½ pounds. Larger is considered overweight. Keeping the amount of fruit you feed lower will help your pet rabbit maintain the proper weight.