wabbit wars episode I: the phantom wabbit
what are the teeth behind the incisors known as
peg teeth
how does a rabbit show aggression, especially when protecting its cage?
stomp its foot
Coprophagy is
the act of eating feces
what is recommended for reducing shedding of hair in rabbits?
set room temp at 16-22 decrees C
nest box
why do rabbits ingest night feces
recycle protein, water, and B vitamins
what are male rabbits called?
Bucks
what causes rabbit urine to be red to milky yellow?
high concentrations of minerals in urine
why is rabbit caging pan pretreated with an acid solution prior to washing?
to remove urine scale
carbon dioxide
this is the most common rabbit breed used in research
New Zealand White (NZW)
what are female rabbits called
Doe
what is the correct method for mating rabbits?
bring the female to the males cage, and return her to her cage once mating has taken place.
what is recommended as the first thing to check when a rabbit stops eathing?
water supply
Rabbits used to be considered rodents but are now classified as
Lagomorph
which anatomical feature helps regulate a rabbits body temperature
their ears
what is the typical temperament of the rabbit
curious, non-aggressive
what is the gestation period of a rabbit
31-32 days
Rabbit sexual cycle type is...
induced ovulators
which of the two sexes has a fold of skin under the neck? what is this fold called?
Female, Dewlap
what is the worst thing that can happen if a rabbit is not picked up properly with the right support?
what husbandry task must be performed for a rabbit on a regular basis?
nail clipping
when rabbits scream, what can they sometimes sound like
a crying human
Barbiturate OD with or without prior anesthesia