Baby Angora Rabbits: Kit Care and Growth, Week by Week
How we researched this guide: In October 2026 we checked every fact in this article against the Merck Veterinary Manual, Oregon State University Extension and a rabbit-care guide by biologist Dana Krempels, PhD, of the University of Miami. Anything we could not verify, we left out. See our editorial policy. Last reviewed: October 2026.
Quick answer: Baby Angora rabbits (called kits) are born without fur, with their eyes and ears closed. Hair starts to appear within a few days, and their eyes open by about day 10. They start nibbling solid food at around 2 to 3 weeks and are weaned at about 6 to 8 weeks. The long Angora coat comes later, so early, gentle handling matters.
Newborn Angora Kits: The First Week
Newborn kits are born blind and deaf. Their hair begins to appear on days 2 to 3, and they cannot control their own body temperature until about day 7, according to the Merck Veterinary Manual. The doe lines the nest with fur she pulls from her own body.
Don’t worry if the mother seems to ignore her litter. Merck notes that does nurse only once or twice a day, for less than 3 minutes at a time. Kits that look round and settled are usually being fed.
Week by Week
| Age | What happens | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | No fur; eyes and ears closed | Oregon State |
| Days 2–3 | Hair begins to appear | Merck |
| About day 7 | Kits can start to regulate their own body temperature | Merck |
| About day 10 | Eyes and ears open | Merck |
| 2–3 weeks | Kits start nibbling pellets and solid food; Oregon State suggests removing the nest box at 2 to 3 weeks | Krempels, Oregon State |
| About 6 weeks | Domestic kits are usually weaned | Merck |
| About 8 weeks | The doe stops nursing; Oregon State recommends weaning at two months | Krempels, Oregon State |
Sources differ by a couple of weeks on weaning. If your breeder weans later, that is within the normal range.
When the Angora Coat Comes In
Angora kits look like any other baby rabbit at first. The long wool that makes the breed famous grows in over the following weeks and months. Adult Angora wool is harvested every three to four months, and Angoras need regular grooming to stop the coat from matting (source).
We could not find a published age for a kit’s first grooming or first wool harvest, so ask your breeder what they do. Short, calm handling sessions help a young rabbit get used to being brushed. Our Angora grooming guide and best brush for Angora rabbits cover the tools.
Feeding Baby Angoras
Kits start nibbling hay, pellets and water at about 2 to 3 weeks, while they are still nursing (source). The House Rabbit Society notes that alfalfa hay is suited to babies and nursing mothers, while adults do best on grass hay. See our guide to the best food for Angora rabbits for the full diet.
When to Call a Vet
Hand-raising kits is difficult, and Merck notes that death rates are high. If a doe stops feeding her litter, or a kit is cold, thin or not moving much, call a rabbit-savvy vet straight away rather than trying to feed it yourself. Our directory of breeders, rescues and vets can help you find one.
Bringing a Baby Angora Home
Ask the breeder how old the kit is, when it was weaned, what it has been eating and how it has been groomed. Keep the same food at first. Our guides to where to buy an Angora rabbit, Angora rabbit prices and breeding Angora rabbits cover the next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do baby Angora rabbits open their eyes?
By about day 10, according to the Merck Veterinary Manual.
Are baby Angora rabbits born with fur?
No. Kits are born without fur, and hair starts to appear on days 2 to 3.
How often does a mother rabbit feed her babies?
Only once or twice a day, for less than 3 minutes at a time. This is normal.
When are baby Angora rabbits weaned?
Usually at about 6 to 8 weeks. Merck gives about 6 weeks, and Oregon State University Extension recommends two months.
When do baby Angoras start eating solid food?
At about 2 to 3 weeks they start nibbling hay and pellets, while still nursing.
