How does age affect a rabbit?

Answer 1

First Answer: Usually 4 - 6 years how ever some live as long as 10 years depending on how well their kept!

Another Answer: The average lifespan for a healthy pet rabbit is 8-10 years but they can live longer, even up to 13, 14 years. Smaller breeds usually live longer than older breeds.

Answer 2

Rabbits of different ages have different behaviours and needs. Here is one way to look at the life stages of a pet rabbit:

Baby (birth to weaning, approx. 7 weeks) - At first, the rabbit doesn't do much but snuggle with his siblings and drink milk from his mother. As he gets older, he starts to roam a bit beyond the nest and explore and play, and he starts to nibble on solid food (hay and pellets).

Youth (2 months to 1 year) - The rabbit is weaned, drinking water, eating solid foods (hay, pellets), and full of energy! Young rabbits can be a lot of fun but they can also be a handful because they're so curious and exploratory - they can really get into trouble and you have to watch them closely! At about 12 weeks, the rabbit can be introduced to fresh leafy greens. As the rabbit gets closer to adulthood (7 months), he should be gradually transition to an adult diet (and he can start trying fresh treats at this time, like fruits and vegetables).

Adult (1 to 6 years) - The rabbit is eating a regular diet of water, hay, pellets, and fresh leafy greens, with some other veggies and fruits as a treat. He's in the prime of his health, and he has lots of energy but he's calmed down a bit since his youth.

Senior (6-12 years and older!) - The rabbit is slowing down. He still likes to play, but he doesn't "binky" as often or "run the Bunny 500." He might start liking to snuggle more often. He might need to go on a special diet if he starts getting frail (higher in proteins and fats). All rabbits should have regular physical check-ups with the vet, but senior rabbits should also have diagnostic testing (blood, urine) to make sure they're healthy. Daily observation is even more important than before because various health problems are more likely to arise - like mobility problems (e.g. Arthritis) or gas.

Answer 3

Age does affect how many babies a rabbit will have. The older the rabbit gets the less babies it will have or it may not be able to reproduce at all.