Market Rabbits
Name one breed of rabbit that is used for market rabbits.
New Zealand or Californian
Where is the hock located on a rabbit?
What is the difference between a doe and a buck?
A doe is a female and a buck is a male.
What is sore hocks?
Sores and loss of hair on the back feet.
How often should you check to make sure your rabbit has water?
Every day! More often when it is hot!
What is the difference between a single fryer and a pen?
A single fryer is one rabbit and a pen is three
If a rabbit has a dewlap, where would it be found?
Under the chin.
Name three rabbit breeds other than your own.
Answers will vary.
What is maloclusion?
Crooked teeth, teeth not lined up correctly
Is it okay to feed your rabbit a lettuce diet?
No, lettuce is not a balanced diet and can cause stomach upset.
How much should your rabbit weigh for fair?
Where is the rabbit's loin?
on the back/the where the back starts to rise and fall
How many body type groups are recognized by the ARBA?
Six body types - Semi-Arch, Compact, High Head Mount, Commercial, Cylindrical, and Full Arch.
What is a parasite?
Something that is inside the body (internal) or outside the body (external) that feeds on the rabbit. Worms, mites, lice, fleas.
How often should you clean your rabbit's cage?
At least once a week. More often in warm weather.
How should market rabbits be for fair?
No more than 10 weeks old
How many toes does a rabbit have?
Front feet 5, back feed 4
Name a commercial breed of rabbit. This is a breed used for fiber, fur, or meat.
New Zealand, Californian, Angora, Silver Fox, American Chinchilla, Champagne d'Argent, etc.
What are the signs of ear mites?
Crusty, dried blood inside the rabbit's ears. It can be deep inside the ear and hard to see.
Name one thing a rabbit should not eat.
What are two categories that your market rabbits will be scored on?
Meat Type 40%
Condition of Flesh 25%
Uniformity 20%
Fur 15%
How many teeth does a rabbit have?
Rabbits have 28 teeth. Rabbits only have incisors, premolars, and molars (also known as cheek teeth).
Name a full arch breed of rabbit.
Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Checkered Giant, English Spot, Rhinelander, and Tan.
What is the gestation period of a rabbit?
If you have multiple rabbits, how long should you quarantine a rabbit from the rest of the herd when returning from a show or fair?
At least 30 days away from other rabbits.