Feed
What is the most important thing to provide your rabbit?
What
Name a predator that may try to eat your rabbits.
Fox, Raccoons, Opossum, Coyote, Domestic dogs and cats
What are baby rabbits called?
Kits
How long is rabbit pregnant?
31 days
What percentage should treats be for a rabbits diet?
0-5% or 1-2 TBSP
Is chicken wear good for creating a safe home for my rabbit?
No, you should us something for sturdy such as hardware cloth.
When should their eyes open?
10-12 days
At what day can you start to palpate your doe to see if you can feel the babies?
10 days
Why should you check your rabbits ears?
You should check them for ear mites and the tattoo
What food item should rabbits be fed unlimited?
Grass Hay- such as timothy hay
What type of lock should we use on our hutches?
You should at least use a bolt latch.
When should their start to explore outside the nest box?
13-18 days
After day 14 you shouldn't palpate your doe. Why?
It can cause damage to the developing babies
Why should you check the teeth of your rabbit?
Rabbits teeth are always growing. If your rabbits teeth grow too long this can cause pain resulting in the rabbit not eating.
What stage in life should you free feed?
During pregnancy and nursing
If my hutch is sitting on the ground with no floor what should I be worried about when it comes to predators?
That a predator might dig under the fence/wall to reach my rabbits.
When should you remove the nest box?
19-20 days
Why should I wait until day 28 to put in my nesting box?
The doe may start to use it as a litter box.
What can I wash my rabbits with
Unscented wipes
Please list the group names for the nutrients that rabbits require in their diet.
1. Protein
2. Energy (Carbohydrates and Fat)
3. Minerals
4. Vitamins
We cant always prevent a predator attack but what is the one thing that help ensure our rabbits stay safe?
Vigilance- Keeping a watchful eye on our rabbits when they are out and on the area around their hutch for any predator activity.
8 weeks old
If by day 34 there are no babies, what might have happened?
False pregnancy
or babies have died
Can I give my rabbit a bath. Please explain
No, this may cause them to go into shock.