ANGORA RABBITS

Hokitika Guardian, 17 October 1928, Page 3

ANGORA RABBITS

COMMENCING AN INDUSTRY

AUCKLAND, Oct. 15

Fourteen pedigree Angora rabbits arrived by the Port Darwin from England last evening. They- were brought by Air Wilfred Tangye, of London and Birmingham, who states that the breeding of these rabbits is rapidly develooimr into a profitable industry in England, and that there is no reason why New Zealand should not follow the lead, of the Old Country. “I want to make it quite clear that the Angora rabbit will not live m a wild state,” said Mr Tangye. “It must be kept in captivity and given a good deal of attention. Mr Tangye hones to take up a small section of''land at Aforrinsville, where he and his wife, formerly an Auckland girl, will breed Angora rabbits. English experts consider that theie is a profit of 15s a year to be made from each rabbit, after all overhead expenses have been paid. The wool’ is soft and can be used for the manufacture of all kinds of clothing. Air Tanerve was of the opinion that tlm breeding of Angora rabbits was ideal for the small landholder. One man can take care of 230 or 240 rabbits. The wool grows at the rate of one inch o month, and the animals are c i: nrtP q once' every three months. vSome of the English breeders have between pryyi •.-d 6300 animals, and the wool is realising good prices on the markets.