Housing & Equipment
Houses used to keep rabbits are referred to as what?
Hutch
This disease is caused by a fungus. Symptoms include circular, raised, reddened, and capped with white, flaky material. This can be transmitted with direct contact and can be transferred between several species of animals.
Ringworm
How many hours of daylight does our book say is necessary to breed a doe?
16
What is supposed to be the main source of a rabbits diet?
Hay/Grass
What is the largest breed of rabbit.
What is the square footage of a cage that is 8 foot x 5 foot?
40 square feet
This can lead to wry neck. Symptoms include scratching and shaking of the head and ears. You may also notice watery fluid and thick brown crust in the ear.
Ear Mites
How long is gestation in rabbits?
30-32 days about a month. This can vary by breed.
What are the uses for rabbits?
Meat, Research, Pets, Fur/Wool
This rabbit is bred to produce a maximum amount of wool. It is a white color.
Angora
What flooring is concerning in a hutch used for larger rabbits?
Wire
This is an inflammation of the mammary tissue. The mammary system will be inflamed, swollen, hot and dark red or blue in color. This usually occurs just after kindling or weaning.
Mastitis
Why is it necessary to bring the doe to the bucks hutch?
Females are more territorial and could hurt the buck. Also the buck will probably become busy examining the new cage.
What are the five weight categories of rabbits?
Dwarf/Minature
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
This breed of rabbit is generally long or cylindrical. It is the only breed considered cylindrical. It has a white body with colored nose, feet, and ears.
Himalayan
What are some conditions that are important to consider in rabbit housing?
temperature, humidity, ventilation, lighting, and drafts
What is the best way to prevent many of the diseases that occurs in rabbits?
Keep hutches sanitary, keep the rabbit de-stressed , and remove infected animals.
How often does a doe nurse her young?
about 2-3 times per day.
What is a condition in which the upper and lower teeth grow to the extent that the animal cannot eat.
Malocclusion
This rabbit breed is the leading choice for commercial rabbit production in the United States. They are ether white or black in color.
The New Zealand.
What is the square footage of a cage that measures 54 inches x 105 inches
39.38SqFt
What is probably the most common cause of death in rabbits?
Enteritis.
How soon is it recommended to re-breed the doe.
Two weeks before weaning.