Rabbits

Varieties Angora

Dwarf

LopFlemish Giant

CharacteristicsNot rodents, LagomorphsDo have continuously growing incisorsEat own feces to regain vitamins and

proteinsDo not have tear ductsCan live outside year round, but need

protection from the elements (wind, rain, sun)

Thump – stamp hind feet when excited

HousingRabbits vary in size, so cage should allow them plenty of space to move aroundHutches (half wire, half wood), provide bedding on the wood portionWire cages (can cause sore hocks in larger rabbits)

Feeding Pellets from pet store Timothy Hay Carrots, apples, green food or

vegetables

Treats

Everybody loves a treat now and then, but to ensure your rabbits health they should be given only occasionally. Do not feed your rabbit items high in carbohydrates like breads, crackers, pasta, pretzels, cookies, chips, or cereal. Although branded for rabbits, many commercially-sold bunny treats are high in fat and sugar, such as yogurt chips, and should not be given. Never give chocolate as it is toxic to rabbits.

Fruit is the best option for a treat, but again you should give it only in small amounts because of the sugar content. We try to purchase organic fruits that we know are free of pesticides. Like vegetables, be sure that they are thoroughly washed.

Some fruits that rabbits enjoy include: Strawberries Raspberries Bananas Pineapple Apples (no seeds)

Your rabbit may enjoy some of the following vegetables : Basil Bok choy Broccoli leaves (stems or tops can make rabbits gassy) Carrot tops (carrots are high in calcium and should be given sparingly) Celery Cilantro Clover Collard greens Dandelion leaves Dill Kale (sparingly) Lettuce - romaine or dark leaf (no iceburg lettuce and no cabbage) Mint Mustard greens Parsley Water cress

Information Sexual maturity 6-9 months Gestation 29-35 days (31 average) Litter size 4-10 Wean 6-8 weeks Lifespan 6 years

Gender ID – Apply pressure to the genital area, if genitals come out it is a male

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Health Problems Broken back Malocclusion – front teeth overgrown Tyzzer’s disease – Bacteria, diarrhea

high death loss Sore hocks – sores on the bottom of the

hind legs

Handling Pet animal first One hand on chest, one hand on rump Carrying – tuck rabbits head under your

arm and support the body DO NOT LET ANIMAL JUMP OUT OF YOUR

HANDS. THEIR BACKS BREAK EASILY