Holland Lop Rabbit Fur

Rabbit Fur Information Including Molting, Conditioning, and Grooming

If you are confused about rabbit fur, you are in good company. It is a complicated issue that I will probably continue to learn about for years. Several of the prominent breeders across the country replied to my requests for information by saying that they just don't have much of a clue about such subjects as molting and optimal fur conditioning.

Having said that, I'd like to share what I have learned from my own observations, from research, and from the more experienced breeders who were kind enough to share their knowledge with me and thus you. I hope that this page will always be a work in progress as I plan to update it from time to time as I learn new things about fur.

Rabbit fur is one of the least clear-cut issues facing a Holland Lop breeder. There is consensus on a few issues (change of feed triggers molts, genetics play a large role in fur condition), but widely varying opinions on others (percentage of protein in feed, best supplements). "Keep plugging away at it," seems to be the best advice. Be willing to share what you learn to help promote and improve Holland Lops. And please, as always, let me know if there is anything that can be added or updated to make this page more useful to Holland Lop breeders!

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