JerseyWooly is one of the breeds of pet rabbits. It is a new breed produced by the hybridization of Angora rabbits and Dwarf rabbits. In 1988, it was recognized by ARBA. JerseyWooly has a gentle temperament and a cute and lovely appearance, making it very suitable for children to raise.
Chinese name: 洁西伍莉
Common names: Jersey Long-haired Rabbit, Jersey Powerful Rabbit
English name: JerseyWooly
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Lagomorpha
Family: Leporidae
Genus: Oryctolagus
Species: JerseyWooly
Place of origin: Turkey
Reproduction method: Viviparous
Personality traits: Very gentle in temperament. Will not resist when being held or groomed. On the other hand, it does not have strong self-assertion and does not show demands to the owner or acts stubbornly.
Certification association: American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA).
Jersey Wooly, also known as Jersey Longhair Rabbit, is a new hybrid breed originated from France in the 1980s through crossbreeding of French Angora and Dwarf rabbits. The current fur quality and body shape of Jersey Wooly were developed through continuous breeding. The breed was named after the birthplace of the breeders who created this variety, the state of New Jersey.
Jersey Wooly is a breed that was developed through crossing French Angora rabbits and Dwarf rabbits in the 1980s. It was further improved to achieve the current appearance. This breed was recognized by the "American Rabbit Breeders Association" in 1984 and officially approved in 1988. It is one of the most recently recognized breeds. Due to the birthplace of the breeders who produced this variety being in New Jersey, it was named "Jersey Wooly".
It is recommended to keep pet rabbits for those who love them. They have a gentle temperament and elegant habits, similar to noble ladies. When being held or groomed by the owner, they do not resist, making them very easy to raise.
1. Light odor
Raising rabbits is similar to raising cats and dogs. If regular cleaning and grooming are not done, there will be some unpleasant odors on their bodies. Therefore, whether giant Angora rabbits smell or not is largely influenced by the conditions of their upbringing. As long as you pay attention to timely removal of rabbit excrement and cleaning their living areas during regular feeding, their bodies will not have a strong odor.
2. Long lifespan
Giant Angora rabbits have a relatively long lifespan, averaging 7-12 years. However, the method of upbringing and other factors can affect their lifespan. Apart from common diseases such as coccidiosis and colibacillosis, improper feeding methods and poor rearing environments can also lead to premature death of giant Angora rabbits.
3. Large appetite
Due to their large size, giant Angora rabbits naturally have a larger appetite than ordinary rabbits. Carrots and carrot leaves are their preferred foods. They eat less during the day and usually rest with their eyes closed. At night, they are energetic and eat a lot, accounting for more than 70% of their daily food intake. Therefore, when raising them, it is necessary to provide sufficient forage and drinking water at night.
4. Difficult to groom
Large size and long hair are the prominent characteristics of giant Angora rabbits. They can weigh up to 45 kilograms and have thick, long fur, which can grow to 5-10 centimeters. Except for a small part of their face, their entire bodies are covered in dense long hair, and they do not shed. Therefore, regular trimming and grooming are necessary, which can be time-consuming and labor-intensive.
5. Timid
Timidity is natural for rabbits, and giant Angora rabbits are also timid animals. Sudden noises, unfamiliar people, or unfamiliar animals like cats and dogs can make them frightened and anxious. Therefore, during the process of raising giant Angora rabbits, actions towards them should be gentle and steady, and precautions should be taken to prevent strangers or other animals from approaching them.
JerseyWooly's most ideal food is rabbit food. Why do we say that? Because rabbit food usually contains most of the nutrients JerseyWooly needs. So, how to choose a good rabbit food for JerseyWooly?
I. The main ingredients of rabbit food
Trace elements, various amino acids, such as lysine and methionine, cysteine, tryptophan, leucine, fructooligosaccharides, aureomycin, antioxidants, efficient mold inhibitors, vanillin, saccharin, yeast powder, folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, calcium hydrogen phosphate, baking soda, enzyme-producing probiotics, mold adsorbent, anhydrous copper sulfate, ferrous sulfate monohydrate, zinc sulfate monohydrate, manganese sulfate monohydrate, sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate, potassium chloride, etc. The main functions are as follows.
II. The main features of rabbit food
1. Increase appetite, promote growth, enhance hair follicle development, make fur shiny and dense, and improve fur smoothness. Increase daily weight gain. Improve feed conversion rate, save feed, and reduce costs.
2. Contains various pure green mold toxin adsorbents and fire extinguishers, which can thoroughly remove harmful substances in the intestines and enhance immunity.
3. For the problem of low quality of male rabbit semen, low sperm Viability, and lack of sexual desire, long-term use has obvious improvement effects.
4. Long-term continuous use of this product has obvious improvement effects on the problems of unclear estrus in female rabbits, low conception rate, and few offspring.
Rabbits shed their fur every three months, and there is also a slight shedding of fur at other times, but it is not very noticeable. Therefore, special attention should be paid when feeding giant Angora rabbits, as rabbits are extremely clean animals and always want to be in a clean and tidy state. They will lick their bodies constantly, just like cats, to ensure that their fur is clean and tidy. So when licking their bodies, they will swallow a large amount of indigestible hairballs. Unlike cats, rabbits do not vomit hairballs. Once hairballs form, they will continue to grow and mix with new fur, food, etc., thus blocking the exit of the stomach and causing starvation, as well as abnormal bloating of the stomach.
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