Characteristics
Domestic rabbits can have _______ colored eyes
blue
Rabbits are most active at _______ and ________
dawn and dusk
Dawn is around 5am, and dusk is around 8pm. However, you can train your rabbit to get used to your schedule.
Do all wild rabbits house themselves underground?
Rabbits are considered _________ not carnivores. What does that mean?
Herbivores. Herbivores eat a plant based diet.
What is a binky?
A binky is when a rabbit runs and jumps turning to the side out of excitement or happiness.
When referring to the similarity of a husky and wolf, what does Loreli compare it to when discussing the similarities between wild and domestic rabbits?
Some domestic rabbits have similar fur color. However, that does not make them a wild rabbit.
Wild rabbits always need to be on the look out for predators because they are a prey animal.
Domestic rabbits can survive in the wild if you release them properly. TRUE OR FALSE. Why?
False. They do not have the same survival skills.
Domestic rabbits need 24/h a day access to this food.
Domestic rabbits can form ________ bonds with humans. Wild rabbits are generally _______ or timid around humans.
strong, shy
Domestic rabbits while still skittish and shy, can still have the ability to reciprocate love and affection to their human that they receive.
The Flemish giant
Wild rabbits live around ____ years, whereas domestic rabbits under proper care and housed indoors, can live up to ____ to ____ years
2, 10-14
Wild rabbits live up to 2 years, domestic rabbits can live up to 10-14 years
What are three things that Loreli states domestic rabbits depend on their human for?
Food, warmth, and shelter.
Domestic rabbits don't have many survival skills
Wild rabbits generally munch on what foods (name 3 at least)?
Clover, grass, wild flowers, and/or bark in addition to grazing on farm or garden crops.
Can two established bonded rabbits all of a sudden stop being bonded? Why or why not?
Yes. It can be caused by any change within the relationship. Similar to how friends can stop being friends at some points in time.
Which wild rabbit can be found in black?
The European rabbit can occasionally be found in black.
Wild rabbits can reach speeds up to _____ mph which is typically for survival purposes.
45.
Domestic rabbits can reach speeds up to 30mph. However, that would be rare to see, considering most would much prefer to just chill out.
It is illegal in most places to keep a ______ rabbit in captivity.
Wild.
What are the things domestic rabbits need every day in order to stay healthy. (3 things)
Fresh leafy dark greens, hay, and clean water
Why should you NEVER bathe a rabbit?
They groom themselves more times a day than a cat. They can easily die from shock or hurt themselves from thrashing around in the water. Spot cleaning with proper equipment is okay when absolutely necessary.
Wild rabbits have a brown coat which is also known as an _______ coloring.
Agouti
Wild rabbits have an agouti coloring which allows them to blend into their surroundings and hide more easily.
If there is an injured wild rabbit who should you call?
Your local wild life center
Are outdoor hutches or indoor hutches a good environment for domestic rabbits, why or why not?
No. Rabbits need lots of space and can be litter trained just like a cat. They need space to run, binky and play.
High quality pellets are optional, however can help ________ deficient rabbits, babies or the _______
mineral, elderly.
It's encouraged that you give your rabbits 1/4 of a cup of high quality pellets a day even without mineral deficiency.
You can bond two domestic rabbits. However, sometimes the process is difficult. What about being born a domestic rabbit makes this process difficult?
The fact that they aren't born into an existing group.