General Questions
what is a baby rabbit called
kit
What breed might be used in a market class
Californians, New Zealands, any commercial breed
what is problem a rabbit can get from being on wire bottom cages
sore hocks
what is a problem that a rabbit can get with their eyes?
conjunctivitis, weepy eye, nest box eye
single fryer
what is a female rabbit called?
Doe
What breed is characterized by these three markings, a saddle, blaze and a stops?
Dutch
what does ARBA stand for?
American Rabbit Breeder Association
Can malocclusion be inherited?
Yes
what is the market class called where there are three rabbits shown together
Pen of Three
What is a male rabbit called?
Buck
How many teeth does a rabbit have?
28
Are rabbits teeth always growing
yes, they are always growing!
What is the name of the problem that the rabbit would have if it's head was tilted?
Wry neck
In a pen of three what are the judges looking for?
Same weight, Same body type, same color and appearance.
what is the gestation of a rabbit?
28-32 days
what are the 4 types of fur
Rex, wool, commercial/normal, satin
What are the two classes that rabbit breeds are broken into?
4 class and a 6 class
What are the problems that can effect the tail?
Dead tail, broken tail, Bob tail, wry tail
What is the ARBA weight guidelines for a single fryer rabbit
3.5 pounds to 5.5 pounds
What is a dewlap?
A fold of loose skin under the chin of does on most breeds. Mini Rex, Britana Petite, Tans, and Polish are a few of the breeds that are not allowed to have dewlaps.
name 5 of the 7 body types
commercial, compact, cylindrical, full arch, semi arch, upright cylindrical, and high head mount type
What are the 3 categories of the 6 class breed?
Junior, Intermediate, and Senior
What is the problem a nursing doe can develop in the mammary glands?
mastitis
Is a rabbit white meat, dark meat of both?
A rabbit it white meat