Below, you will find the general expectations that I have for my bunnies as well as a general care guide for any bunnies that you are looking to add to your family. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. ♡

Grooming Requirements: The Most Important Difference Between Angoras and Any Other Rabbit.

English Angoras require frequent grooming just like a long-haired dog,… Think about the upkeep of a very thick-coated show Pomeranian to give you an idea of the requirements. You may be able to find a dog groomer near you who will groom your bunny. Just keep in mind that they will have to be groomed often. I suggest bringing your bunny to the groomer 1x a month.

Just remember: bunnies don’t need baths! It can kill them.

If you choose to do this yourself, a few items will be helpful: nice hair cutting scissors, sheers (NON-AFFILIATED LINK to the cheaper option I have used in the past), a slicker brush, and a comb. Otherwise, you can call around to try to find a dog groomer who will do it.

Space / Pet Hotel

Generally, I go off of the UK standard recommendations for space for bunnies: a minimum of 3m x 2m x 1m (length x width x height) of continuous space. This is roughly 10 feet long and 7 feet wide with a little over 3 feet of head room.

I highly recommend looking here at the RSPCA suggestions. Just keep in mind that the UK is a lot cooler than the USA, and it is not generally recommended to keep your fluffy bunnies outside all the time with their thick coats in the USA.

I personally use vinyl flooring and large washable bedding mats like these (NON-AFFILIATED link).

Litter Boxes & Bedding Suggestions

For the most part (other than the occasional hard poo), my bunnies are litter box trained. If you use this method, I recommend to not use fluffy rabbit bedding for your angoras, as it can and will stick in their fur. It’s a nightmare to get out, so learn from me and save yourself the trouble. Instead, I recommend pelleted bedding. It is made from grass, so it safe for them to consume. It also soaks up urine really well, so I use it in my bunny’s litter boxes.

Food, Hay (Insight into ALLERGIES), Treats, & Water

Bunnies should have access to water all the time. As for water, I always offer bunnies water bowls and water bottles. Some bunnies get the water all over their chins if they have water bowls, so just be on the lookout for that. They may need their chin hair cut if needed. You just don’t want water on their skin 24/7. It can make them sick.

Bunnies should also have access to a good quality hay all the time. If you are allergic to timothy hay like me, you can try oat hay and/ or orchard grass hay (NON-AFFILIATED LINK to orchard grass hay that I have used before). Timothy is the standard, but people with sensitive grass allergies usually can’t handle it. Even with other types of hay, I usually handle it with a mask and gloves. I also recommend a hay feeder (NON-AFFILIATED LINK to one I’ve used before). Hay on the ground can and probably will get matted in their hair, so it’s best just to avoid it being on the ground as much as possible. Once again, learn your lesson from me since I had to learn the hard way, haha!

As for food, I personally supply it to my angoras 24/7. Make sure that you are purchasing something with at least 17% protein. I usually also add black oil sunflower seeds to give them extra. I also add whole oats for extra fiber. I do not suggest getting the colorful food with lots of random seeds. While it looks better, your bunny will most likely pick and choose what he/she wants and ignore the rest, leading to nutritional deficiencies. Instead, choose the more uniform and “boring” looking food.

For treats, make sure you look up online to see what treats can be fed to your bunnies. Generally, don’t give them anything other than their basic food and water until after 6 months of age, and when you do start giving treats to them, remember: Less is more. Bunny stomachs are very easy to upset.

Toys

As with any animal (and human, if we are being honest), toys are important to keep them engaged and happy.

Generally speaking, you want chew toys and something fun.

My bunnies adore this rabbit tunnel, these hanging chew toys, my younger ones like these grass houses (they’re a little too small for the adults), these apple sticks, these natural chew sticks, these grass balls, and this wobble ball (all are NON-AFFILIATED links).