BREEDING AND CARE OF RABBITS 



great during the years to come, and the Himalayan 

 fancy is sure to grow rapidly. 



The skins should be taken from the rabbit between 

 October and March, when the fur is in full bloom 

 and free from moult. From seven to eight months is 

 the best age when the fur is to be used. Great care 



HI MALAYANS 



Owner, G. P. Wilg, 1810-12, Vinton Street', Omaha, Nebraska 

 Youngsters six months oid. 



should be used in removing the skins, for often you 

 will render them worthless by being a trifle careless 

 in removing and preparing them. Place the skins in 

 the shade, stretched in a semi-circle, with a piece of 

 green wood, to avoid heating and creasing. They 

 should be stuffed out before being hung up to dry. 

 If you use a little extra care in preparing them, it 

 will increase their value enough to repay you for your 

 extra work. The Himalayan breeders should co- 



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