The rabbits must be groomed at least once or twice a week to prevent the fur from matting and felting. There is also a danger a rabbit will ingest its own molted fur; unlike a cat, a rabbit cannot easily be rid of the build up.

The best quality wool is taken from the back and upper sides of the rabbit. And it is usually the longest and cleanest fiber on the rabbit. There should not be hay or vegetable matter in the fiber. And the second quality is harvested from the neck and lower sides, and may have some vegetable matter. Third quality is the buttocks and legs and any other areas that easily felt and are of shorter length. Fourth quality is totally unsalvageable, and consists of the larger felted bits or stained fiber. Third and fourth quality is perfect for cutting up for the birds to use in lining their nests. With daily brushing, felting of the fiber can be avoided, increasing the usable portion of fiber.