Our Rabbits in Nepal: A Day on Our Farm in Oda, Kalikot District
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70 Angora rabbits on the farm: how they live, what they eat, and why their wool tells a story of love—not exploitation. A look behind the scenes of your scarf.
You have a scarf from us. Now you'll learn where it really comes from.
You might be asking: Where does this wool come from? Are the rabbits living well? Is the fur gently shorn, or is it just marketing?
These questions are valid. The Angora industry has a dark history. And you don't deserve just any promises—you deserve the truth.
That's why today we're taking you to the Angora farm in Oda, Kalikot. Not as a marketing film, but as an honest look. You'll see where your scarf begins: with 70 truly happy rabbits.
The farm: not a stable, but a home
The farm is located next to our children's home and school in Oda, the Kalikot region of Nepal. The climate is cool, the air is clean, and there are generous grassy areas. For Angora rabbits, this is a good place to live.
70 rabbits live here in spacious pens and outdoor enclosures—not on wire grids, not crowded, not in barns. They have space. Real space to jump, dig, and relax. They can be rabbits.
The enclosures are individually tailored to the animals. Some rabbits are social and live in groups. Some prefer peace and have their own area. Each rabbit is known—its temperament, its well-being, its way of being.
This isn't animal welfare theater. This is everyday life. The people who work on this farm are not animal exploiters—they are people who love their rabbits.
The food: the beginning of everything
What many people don't know: a happy, healthy Angora rabbit starts with good food.
Daily, our rabbits receive:
- Fresh, green vegetables from our garden—lettuce, leafy greens, carrots, herbs
- High-quality concentrated feed mixes with vitamins, minerals, and herbs
- Hay from nearby meadows
- Clean, fresh water from our own spring
This isn't just feeding. This is nutrition for happiness.
A well-fed rabbit? It has strong fur growth, a robust immune system, more energy, calmness in its eyes. A rabbit with good food is a healthy, relaxed rabbit.
A poorly fed rabbit? It loses weight, its fur becomes shaggy and weak, diseases arise. Stress shows everywhere—in its posture, in its eyes, in the quality of its wool.
Many Angora farms cut corners here. Cheap feed, monotonous diet, minimal nutrients. The result is visible: weak animals, weak wool.
We do it differently. We invest in food—not because it's profitable, but because a happy rabbit is the only source of beautiful wool.
Shearing: craftsmanship instead of mass production
Angora rabbits need regular relief—their fur grows continuously. There are two ways to harvest the fur:
Plucking or shearing (fast, brutal): Workers shear the animals or pluck out the fur. For the industry: quick and easy. For the rabbits: stress, pain, trauma.
Gentle trimming (our way): The fur is carefully cut with sharp scissors—not torn, not injurious. Just time, peace, and craftsmanship. The rabbit sits calmly because it's not afraid.
The people who shear, Budhi and Dham, are not interchangeable. They know their rabbits. They see when a rabbit is nervous and wait. They feel with their hand where the skin begins and the wool ends. They respect that they are not harvesting a product, but cultivating a relationship.
After shearing, the fur is cleaned and carded. The wool goes to Chamba, Uttarakhand, where weavers hand-process it into scarves—a craft passed down for generations.
This isn't fast. It isn't easy. But it's right.
The questions you are allowed to ask
Are the rabbits harmed during shearing?
No. The fur is gently cut, not pulled. The rabbits show no signs of fear or stress. Many seem to enjoy the shearing—as if someone is massaging their back.
How often is the rabbits' fur shorn?
Whenever the fur is long enough—usually every two to three months. This isn't a rigid schedule, but a response to the animal itself. A rabbit whose fur becomes too heavy is shorn earlier. Another waits longer.
What happens to the rabbits when they get older?
They remain on the farm until they die a natural death. They are not slaughtered, not discarded.
How can I be sure that this farm is truly ethical?
You can visit us. Every year, customers travel to Oda. They see the enclosures, the rabbits, the shearing practice itself. This is our promise: complete transparency instead of formal certificates.
What this means for your scarf
A beautiful, warm, durable Angora scarf is not created from efficiency. It arises from:
- Good nutrition: Strong, vital rabbits with vigorous fur growth
- Space & freedom: Healthy, relaxed animals without stress or fear
- Gentle harvest: Wool that is respectfully and lovingly removed
- Craftsmanship: People in Rajasthan who master and love their art
- Time: Plenty of time—for everything that matters
This requires different decisions than mass producers make. It requires you to pay what it really costs. No less—just: honestly.
When you wear your scarf
You're not just wearing wool. You're wearing:
- The decision that animal welfare is more important than speed
- The craftsmanship of weavers who love their work
- The good nutrition of 70 rabbits in Nepal
- And if you bought a scarf: one month of sponsorship for one of our children in Nepal
This isn't symbolism. This is concrete love in tangible form.
The rabbits in Oda. The weavers in Chamba. The children in Oda. Your scarf connects them all.
For companies: employee gifts with real meaning
If you are looking for employee gifts or client presents for your company or agency: PRADIYA scarves are more than just beautiful things. They are a value you can sell internally.
"Our corporate gift funds fair wages for women artisans in India and a loving home and school education for children in Nepal." That's a message that resonates.
Next step: Become part of this story
If you want to know more about the origin of your scarf or already own one:
- View all PRADIYA scarves—each with its own story
- Read how your purchase impacts Nepal—concrete, measurable, transparent
- Learn more about ethical Angora wool—why animal welfare isn't an option, but the rule
- Write to us. Ask us. Visit us if you wish.
Transparency is our promise.
"Planting a seed – bringing light." This begins in the Himalayas, with 150 truly happy rabbits.