We try to delay plucking time until after big shows, because
wool counts for 55% of a rabbit’s score in judging. But when new wool is coming in, it is time to
start plucking, or it will be soon. If
rabbits aren’t regularly plucked and groomed, they can get wool block.
Plucking is pulling out the rabbits’ loose wool. It doesn’t hurt them. However, make sure not to over pluck. It is possible to make them bald (we did that
with Ninja). We do it outside when it is
not windy, because Dad and my brothers complain about wool on their clothes if
we do it inside.
Maple and Stanley got plucked yesterday. They are a little over 4.5 months old right
now—the average age of the first plucking.
Maple yielded .6 ounces of wool and he probably still needs to be
plucked a little more.
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| Stanley, before plucking |
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| Maple, before plucking |
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| Maple, after plucking |
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