Which Clippers Work Best for Angora Rabbits? Plus a Baby Bunny Update

My honest clipper comparison, a simple blade-care demonstration and a joyful visit with our newest Giant Angora babies.

Three Clippers, Twelve Litters and a Very Full Morning

There are mornings when I know exactly what I am going to talk about, and then there are mornings when I am surrounded by twelve litters of baby bunnies and simply have to accept that the babies are going to steal the show.

That is exactly what happened during Angora Artisan Live #33.

My older Wave A rabbits turned seven weeks old, while six younger Wave B litters reached the wonderfully busy two-week stage. The older rabbits will soon receive their final evaluations, which means my husband and I will be making some difficult decisions about who stays here, who may join one of my fellow breeders, and who may be ready for a new home.

Before bringing out the babies, I wanted to talk about something every Angora owner eventually needs to consider: clippers.

My Honest Clipper Comparison

I compared three cordless clippers I have personally used: the Wahl Bravura, Gimars and AJELU.

The Wahl Bravura remains my hands-down favorite. It costs considerably more than the other two, and its replacement blades are also more expensive, but it has been the most dependable clipper for my rabbitry. It feels sturdier, cuts beautifully when the blade is clean and sharp, and has given me much better long-term value.

The Gimars is a budget clipper that can be useful for someone with one or two rabbits or as an emergency backup. I gave it two stars out of five. My biggest concern is not the original blade; it is finding replacement blades that fit and still cut Angora wool properly. I found inexpensive replacements that attached to the clipper, but they did not perform well.

The AJELU is another inexpensive option, but it earned only one star from me. It is lighter, has less power and did not give me the dependable performance I need for regular Angora grooming. I will keep both budget clippers as backups, but the Wahl is the one I reach for first.

A Simple Blade-Care Routine

I also demonstrated how I clean and oil my clipper blades. I first remove loose wool, apply a clipper-safe cleaner or disinfectant according to its label, allow the blade to dry as directed, and then use proper clipper oil.

For oiling, I place a small drop on each side of the blade and one in the middle, briefly run the clipper to distribute the oil, and wipe away the excess. On the Wahl 5-in-1 blade, the blade unit can be removed so loose wool can be brushed away without taking apart the internal tension assembly.

The exact care routine can vary by clipper and blade, so I always recommend following the manufacturer’s instructions for the equipment you own.

Then Came the Baby Bunnies

Once the clippers were put away, the babies took over.

Harmony’s litter was especially exciting because I missed showing them during last week’s live video. She is a big, beautiful first-time mother with the sweetest, busiest personality. Her seven babies include a white, a chocolate, a black, a chocolate agouti and three chestnuts. So far, they are plump, active and doing beautifully.

The chocolate agouti immediately caught my eye. That little one may already have earned a place on the keeper list.

We also visited Be My Baby’s litter, Rapturous and her wonderful group of chocolate agoutis, Ganache’s two energetic babies, and the chocolate babies being raised by Dandelion and Jubilee. These two-week-old kits are at such a delightful stage. Their eyes are opening, their personalities are beginning to appear, and they are starting to explore everything around them.

Extra Thoughts From the Barn

Raising a large group of litters at the same time is joyful, but it also requires focus. Every baby is precious, yet a serious breeding program cannot keep every rabbit. I am committed to keeping the rabbitry within one barn, so I need to evaluate structure, health, temperament, wool and how each rabbit may contribute to the next generation.

The same practical thinking applies to equipment. A low purchase price can be tempting, but a clipper is not a bargain if the replacement blade will not cut or the tool cannot be depended upon when it is needed. For the amount of grooming I do, paying more for a dependable clipper has made sense.

Future Plans

The Wave A rabbits will soon receive their final evaluations. I plan to make short individual videos for rabbits that may become available so people can see each rabbit clearly at approximately eight weeks old.

I may also have a small Wave C breeding group, including a few does that did not take during the previous round or were not quite ready. I am still making those decisions carefully.

On the fiber side, I am finishing an English Angora batch that will be sent to the mill in Maine, and a new run of soft Merino yarn is already on its way to me. I am looking forward to opening that box and sharing the finished yarn with you soon.

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