Intelligence and docile nature are two must have qualities when it comes to pets, and Jersey Wooly rabbits seem to be exceptionally gifted with these qualities. In fact, these rabbits are so gentle that you have to take extra care to make sure you don't end up harming it unintentionally. More importantly, Jersey woolies are not just popular as exotic pets but are also quite popular as show rabbits. The American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) officially recognized this crossbred species in 1988, and since then, the Jersey Woolies have come a long way to become one of the most exhibited species of show rabbits in the United States of America.
Jersey Wooly Rabbit Facts
The Jersey Wooly rabbit is a domestic rabbit breed which was developed by crossbreeding the Netherland Dwarf (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and the French Angora species. The Jersey Wooly was first introduced at the American Rabbit Breeders Association Convention at Florida in 1984 - approximately four years before it was officially recognized by the ARBA. Even though the thick wool fur - which is a typical characteristic trait of this species, may make it seem heavy, the Jersey Wooly seldom weighs more than 3.5 lbs. It has a compact body and erect ears on its bold head. Even though it has thick fur wool, it doesn't require grooming on regular basis like other pet rabbit species do.
While the pale brown color is most common in Jersey Wooly rabbits, individuals with other colored fur coats are not rare as such. Other Jersey Wooly colors range from chestnut and chocolate to black and blue. If subjected to proper care, the individuals belonging to these species are known to live for 7-10 years. These rabbits are very sociable in nature with humans as well as other domestic animals. The Jersey Wooly has a moderate temperament - owing to which it seldom resorts to unruly behavior such as biting. All these Jersey Wooly rabbit facts come together to make it one of the most popular breeds of rabbits as pets for kids and adults alike.
Jersey Wooly Rabbit Care
The fact that Jersey Woolies are easy to care make them one of the most popular species of rabbits as pets, but that doesn't mean you get a rabbit and leave it to fend for itself. The foremost thing to keep in mind is that the Jersey Wooly is not the species which you can house in a rabbit hutch outside your home. It should be housed in a playpen (or some other method of housing pets) within your home. You will also have to make sure that the temperature in and around their housing is moderate - neither too high nor too low. Owing to their docile nature, this species can be litter box trained with ease. As far as Jersey Wooly rabbits' diet is concerned, you can feed them plain alfalfa pellets when they are young, and start feeding rinsed vegetables, fruits and etc as they grow. However, when feeding them with calcium rich foods, such as alfalfa pellets, you need to make sure that you don't overfeed them.
You need to be a bit careful about the fact that these rabbits love chewing, and will chew on anything that they come across - even wires around the house. Ideally, you need to make sure that you keep wires and other such stuff out of their reach. This species is subjected to several health problems including hair block, earmites, respiratory diseases, fractured back and etc. If they do suffer from these problems, you will see a considerable bit of difference in their behavior. For instance, they are known to ingest hair when grooming themselves, a practice which is also seen in cats. However, they can't vomit the fur balls which occur in their body and this results in block. If your pet rabbit is suffering from hair block, it will stop eating its food. In order to avoid any such complications, you will have to stick to the basics of pet care when raising a Jersey Wooly.
That was all you needed to know about Jersey Woolies. If you happen to reside in the United States, you will find Jersey Wooly rabbits for sale at any pet store in your neighborhood. If not - the chances of which cannot be ruled out, taking into consideration, the popularity of this pet rabbit breed, then you will have to contact the nearest rabbit breeder to get a Jersey Wooly for yourself. When choosing a Jersey Wooly as a pet, make sure you do a detailed inspection of its body. You need to keep in mind that the key to a healthy Wooly is its perfect fur ball shape.
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