Rabbits
Name three foods you should NOT feed your rabbit.
Candy, drinks, junk food, chocolate, etc.
A hay that yields a lot of protein and can be processed into pellets or cubes?
Alfalfa!
What are the 4Hs?
Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.
How many toes does a rabbit have?
Five on each front foot and four on each back foot.
How often should I bathe my rabbit?
Never, it destroys the natural protective qualities in the coat.
What treats can you give to your rabbit?
Apple slices, carrots, dandelions, oatmeal, sunflower seeds, parsley, banana, shredded wheat, and raisins. (keep in mind these are treats and should be given in small amounts)
How many kids does a doe/goat usually produce?
Between 1 and 4 kids.
When is fair this year?
Beginning of August.
Name 4 breeds of rabbits.
Possible Answers: Silver Fox, Mini Plush Lop, Mini Rex, Rex, Holland Lop, American Fuzzy Lop, Mini Satin, Satin, Jersey Woolley, Lionhead, American, American Sable, Cinnamon, Netherland Dwarf, Californian, etc.
Can you Put apple cider vinegar in a rabbit's water to help its health?
Yes!
How long is a rabbit pregnant?
28-33 days
What are things you do to get your goat ready to show?
Give the goat a bath, shave or trim hair, and trim hooves.
What does ARBA stand for? (rabbit question)
American Rabbit Breeders Association.
What is the first milk mother animals give? (hint, it has lots of vitamins)
Colostrum.
What is it called when the teeth are overgrown?
Malocclusion.
What is it called when you separate the dam from the kits so they can no longer nurse?
Weaning.
What is a goat's gestational period? Or how long is a goat pregnant?
145 days for minis and standard 155.
In which ear does the tattoo go?
The left ear.
How often should you milk your doe/goat?
three (3) to two (2) times a day. in the morning, midday, and night.
Wetness/rubbing creates sore areas on the bottoms of the feet, keep the hutch dry and clean and provide a board for the rabbit to stand on.
Sore hocks.
When should/can you breed your doe/rabbit?
You should/can breed your doe/rabbit when she is at least the minimum breed weight and is 5-8 months old. The longer you wait the harder it may become to breed your doe/rabbit. (The answer depends on the breed)
Inflammation of the mammary gland in the udder, typically due to bacterial infection.
Mastitis.
What is the book that identifies all the breeds and their characteristics? (rabbit question)
The ARBA Standard of Perfection
What do you feed your 4-H animal?
(Answer)
What disease is like a cold for rabbits? (They get a runny nose, and they sneeze a lot!)
Snuffles!