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to trim an angora? where do i start?

Alpha

Alpha

Warren Scout
Its time i gave jojo her first trim while she has been adopted. Where do i start? ? i know i got to use the sissors and have trimed her back but how do you guts manage under the belly area? Is there a tecnique or is anyone local (birmingham) willing to help me or show me how its done please???

I dont want to hurt her she is very willing to sit and be groomed and trimmed its just the underneath bit...


cheers

abi x
 
Hi Alpha

I used to have an angora cross so I know how much work they are. You have to be so very careful when trimming their fur as their skin is very fine and it's easy to have an accident. I used to take Lily to the nurses clinic at my vet and they would shave her belly and round her bottom for me. Then you can use a flea comb to just comb through each day to prevent mats forming. You are very lucky if your bun is good enough to sit and be groomed, my Lily was a real handful!

I am sure that Adele on here has lots more experience than me with angoras, hopefully she might see your post and answer. Hope my advice helps a little. Good Luck.
 
Ring Chris Hamilton, Secretary of the National Angora Club - she will be able to advise on how to clip and will also be able to advise if there is anyone local to you that would teach you.

Mrs. C.Hamilton, Tel: 01233-732194
 
Just what i would have said:lol: if anyone knows angoras its her. Think i would recomend two people to do the job though. Shame all breeders dont get their youngsters used to being held upsidedown:lol: makes life so much easier. Because i show my own rabbits they have to be used to being up turned to be looked at so theres not a problem. Then grooming and nail trimming is a doddle. val
 
OK - thanks for the advice she is very good its just me who is inexperinced i think she is more use to it than i am lol..........

I will give that lady a ring thank you so much for you so much for the info.


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Abbie
 
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