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Shaving Rabbits

Oh my, but it's been hot this summer!  Along with my other domestic rabbits, I am caring for four angora rabbits.  I plan to use their wool to blend and spin with sheep's wool to make socks for my family in the near future.  The angora rabbits really are minding the heat, so I decided to shave them a second time this summer.  I had previously shaved them in early April and thought that would be sufficient for the remainder of the summer.  Because the heat here in PA has been in the mid-90s for weeks, my angoras barely want to move these days...hence the second shaving.

Shaving my angoras might not be my favorite thing to do on a hot day, but they do so appreciate the feel of the cool air on their skin.  And, I have to admit that as the wool comes off and I collect it for future use, my mind wonders off to the things I plan to do with the wool.  Maybe one or more of my Dear Ones will be blessed with something I have made for them from this wool, and will find themselves warmed and reminded of my love for them in the middle of a cold winter's day.

I'm thankful to Our Father that He made fiber animals to care for and use for our good, and I'm so thankful that I live in a place where I can raise and care for them right alongside my Dear Ones.  God is soooo good!

Please stay cool today, wherever you are!

Love, Cherylann

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{ 05:19, Thursday, July 12, 2007 } { Posted by thecottageporch }

Where in PA are you at? It certainly has been hot around here. I pray your bunnies feel better!

How neat....

{ 09:26, Thursday, July 12, 2007 } { Posted by Joanne }

.....to raise your own fiber. Do you spin it or have it done? I have always thought I'd want an angora goat for that reason :)
Joanne

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{ 11:55, Thursday, July 12, 2007 } { Posted by blessedmomof10 }

Cherylann,

Good to hear from you!

Hope you are enjoying the summer,

gloria