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Rabbits and Hares
Wild rabbits and hares are distributed throughout the world and possess common traits. With seven Genera and 50 species, there will be plenty of hopping around for you to do in this category as you gather information and ask and answer questions.
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What predator would decapitate a rabbit?
The wild cats and the members of the act family are the predators that would decapitate a rabbit. They include the leopard and the cheetah.
Wild Rabbits usually live in a grassy, and wooded areas. Usually you will find rabbits anywhere, but most love to live in the country/rural areas.
wild rabbits can also live in little towns and beside minor highways.What are Wild rabbits feeding habits?
Wild rabbits are herbivores that mainly feed on grasses, clover, and other leafy plants. They also consume bark, twigs, and buds. Their diet is high in fiber to aid in digestion, and they are known to graze for several hours a day.
Your rabbit is ill he is not eating and has blacktar poo?
Black tar-like poo in rabbits can be a sign of internal bleeding or ingestion of a toxin. This is a serious condition that requires immediate veterinary attention. Lack of appetite in a rabbit can also indicate a critical issue. Please take your rabbit to a vet as soon as possible for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
If a rabbit gets soaked will it die?
Yes, a rabbit can get sick and die from getting soaked in water. The rabbit might get hypothermia from being wet; or it could go into shock or GI stasis from being highly stressed - any of these situations could lead to death if the rabbit isn't quickly treated by a vet with experience and knowledge in treating rabbits. See the related questions below for help.
What are some species of rabbits?
These are just a few of the breeds: New Zealand White Argente Brun New Zealand Blue Polish Magpie Rex Netherland Dwarf White German White Lop Cashmere Lop Seal Point Blue Angoras Gold Angoras Dutch Himalayan Californian Chinchilla Rex Orange Rex Rex Dalmation Rex Tortoiseshell Rex English Answer:http://exoticpets.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=exoticpets&cdn=homegarden&tm=43&gps=547_1160_1276_631&f=00&su=p284.9.336.ip_p504.1.336.ip_&tt=2&bt=1&bts=0&zu=http%3A//www.arba.net/Breeds.htm Thats a lsit of arba accepted rabbits only. There are many other breeds; lionhead, continental giant, harlequin, etc
Rabbits can and do sweat but only on a very small percentage of their body. Their ears radiate heat away from the body and this is how they usually regulate their temperature however in extreme heat they sweat around the lips, nose and chin and to a lesser degree at the feet. Also they will lick themselves at the wrists and ankles to transfer moisture to these areas where there are major blood vessels near the skin. This helps to lower the body temperature. Rabbits do not sweat any where else on their body however and are prone to heat stroke in temperatures over 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26 Celsius). So it is important to help keep your pet rabbits cool in the summer.
If it is warm and your rabbit is wet around the mouth and breathing heavily she may be suffering from the heat and possibly developing heat stroke. You should immediately moisten the ears with room temperature water via a wet wash cloth or a water mister, moisten the wrist area as well if the rabbit allows it. See the ideas below about keeping your rabbit cool. Do not soak the rabbit in cold water because this can make the problem worse (it causes the blood vessels to narrow and prevents heat from escaping the body; it can also stress the rabbit out).
If your rabbit does not seem to improve at all after 15-20 minutes and continues to breath quickly and heavily you should take her to the vet to be treated for possible heat stroke.
Because rabbits don't sweat on most of their body, aiming a fan at the rabbit will not help to cool it down (also, fans bother most rabbits). When the temperature edges into the late 70s (mid 20s Celsius), care needs to be taken to ensure rabbits do not become overheated. If you don't have air conditioning, other methods to keep a rabbit cool include:
- You can place a large plastic bag filled with ice next to the rabbit, she may even choose to lay on it which will cool her significantly. Placing any large piece of ice near the rabbit is helpful in an emergency situation, some ideas are a frozen bottle of water, bag of frozen peas, corn, etc.
- Drape a towel soaked in really cold water over the cage (but not dripping on the rabbit), and aim a fan at the towel. This helps cool the air.
- Chill a ceramic or stone tile in the freezer, and then give it to the rabbit to lay on.
- Make sure the rabbit always has plenty of cool fresh water to drink; serve her salad greens dripping wet, too.
- Wherever you keep your rabbit, make sure it has plenty of space in the shade at all times, and good airflow.
Does a rabbit eat lettuce grass grain or roses?
I just read a very good article that covers most of your question:
http://www.barbibrownsbunnies.com/nutrition.htm
Now for roses, I know when I offer my little boy rose leaves he eats them voraciously. I read though that leaves contain many oxilates that cause kidney problems, so they should not eat them often.
If you're talking about wild rabbits? In the wild they may eat your garden veggies then if they have a tummy ache they will eat a dandylion or mint for their troubles. I have read that cayote or raccoon urine sprayed around the garden will keep rabbits out.
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Yes, hay is excellent for rabbits! Hay is a great way to keep a rabbit's teeth healthy (they keep growing, and need to be worn down by something!) and digestive system healthy (hay is high in fibre), and a great way to keep them entertained and occupied (rabbits like to graze). Rabbits should have 100% 24/7 unlimited access to fresh hay.
Fresh hay is greenish (some varieties more than others), sweet smelling, no mould or moisture, and low dust. Avoid hay that's been sitting on the shelf for months.
Good hay for adult rabbits is grass hays like timothy, brome, orchard grass, meadow grass, and oat grass -- although oat grass is a little high in sugars and shouldn't be offered too often. Legume hays, like alfalfa, are not good for healthy adults. Alfalfa is an excellent hay for young rabbits (under one year old), nursing rabbits, pregnant rabbits, and some rabbits who are underweight or have been very sick and need the extra protein and carbs.
What does the cottontail rabbit eat?
The cottontail rabbits diet includes grasses, fruit, vegetables in springand in summer they also eat twigs, dogwood, thornapple, and other planted shrubs will supplement their winter diet. Mixing these shrubs with spruces, junipers, jack pine, Canada yew, balsam fir, black or white spruce, hemlock, or other conifers which retain their lower branches will increase protection. Half-acre food patches of corn or grain sorghum will provide high energy food.
Can you put a heat lamp over baby bunnies?
Yes. They need to be kept warm since their mother doesn't sit in the nesting box with them like cats and dogs do. If you do use a heat lamp you need to be very careful that the babies do not get overheated. They are very sensitive to temperature.
What factors could have caused a decrease in the hare population?
The hare's population would decrease if the number of predators that eat the hare increased. Take the Lynx for example. In 1865, The population of hares in the forest was almost over 150. But 1 week later, the population dropped by 50 due to more lynxes in the forest. Another reason might be because of migration. Migration might have happened because the hares were simply frightened. Hoped this helped :D
How does a rabbit escape from a raccoon?
A rabbit can escape from a raccoon by running away quickly, utilizing their speed and agility to outmaneuver the raccoon. They may also seek shelter in a burrow or dense vegetation where the raccoon cannot easily reach them.
How does a desert cottontail rabbit sleep?
It will sleep in shade or its cool burrow. They will stretch out to full size, lay down, and close their eyes. They only sleep an hour 30 minutes to an hour everyday!
You want a guine pig but your rabbit is a but your rabbit is a brat how do you fix her?
If a rabbit is a brat it is NOT the rabbits fault...you should have spent more time w/ it. To streangten a relationship: Take your rabbit out of it's cage and let i wander the floor; Do NOT TRY TO HOLD IT, let it do it's own thing. At first your rabbit may want nothing to do with you but after it my come over to say hello. start from there and move forward P.s. this will not happen over nite
What contery do rabbits live in?
Rabbits are found in various continents such as Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. They are adaptable animals that can thrive in a variety of habitats including meadows, forests, deserts, and wetlands.
Bunnies typically eat hay, grass, vegetables, and small amounts of fruit. It's important for their diet to be high in fiber to keep their digestive system healthy. They should also have access to fresh water at all times.
Can dwarf bunnies eat lettuce and leafy greens?
Yes, dwarf bunnies can eat lettuce and leafy greens as part of their diet. However, it's important to introduce these foods slowly to prevent digestive issues and to ensure they are washed thoroughly to remove any pesticides or chemicals. Offer a variety of leafy greens to provide a balanced diet for your dwarf bunny.
Why has your male rabbit got jelly like clear lumps coming out of his backside?
My rabbit has clear like jelly on his behind
This can lead to the death of a rabbit very fast if untreated. Many rabbit sites say that this can not be cured but this is very untrue as we have baby rabbit that have survived this very dangerous illness.
It is a form of diarrhoea this means that the rabbit stomach is empty and is just passing a clear jelly like substance if the stomach was full it would be the normal diarrhoea area on his or hers rear.
Symptoms to look out for
1. Diarrhoea from the rabbit and food lose the 1st stage can be seen very early on in this stage about 24hrs later you will see jelly like on the rabbits behind. This is now in the dangerous stage and if left untreated will result in your bunny dying.
2. Rabbit is not eating and drinking as much as they used to and have stopped eating hay.
3. They don't move as much or they stare at there hutch walls a lot and refuse to play.
Treatment
Isolate your sick rabbit in doors and keep in a warm room
- Go to your vet and buy the following from them.
- 2 sachets of Recovery and fiberplex
- 1 syringe
- If rabbit shows no sign of recovery, or you are worried before stage 2, then make an appointment at the vets straight away, do not delay, as this delay could put your rabbits health in danger
Go to any store and purchase a small bottle or carton of 100% goat's milk
When you get home boil a kettle of water and let it cool down to room temperature
Open the sachet of Recovery and mix 1 third of the contents in to the pre boiled water you need this fairly runny as for it to be used in the syringe.
Give your bunny 1 shot of the fiberplex this is a measured dose via the screw measuring device built into the syringe.
Now fill your syringe normally 5mm but leave a small air gap as you need to keep mixing the recovery in the syringe. And feed this to your rabbit until the syringe is empty. REPEAT THIS STEP EVEY 3 HOURSeven throughout the night this is very important for the 1st 24 hours.
After feeding your rabbit with the recovery you still have to keep the rabbit energy way up. So fill the syringe with 5mm of the goats milk at room temperature and feed this to your rabbit REPEAT THIS STEP EVEY 40 MINS even throughout the night this is very important for the 1st 24 hours. Stop feeding your rabbit if they pull there head back to many times but give as much as the rabbit needs.
After 24 hours feed the rabbit recovery every 4 hours and feed goats milk every hour. This is very critical that this is followed as if the rabbit can get their stomach working again or they will die.
If all is well you will see your rabbit starting to pass normal rabbit pellets in there poo again give them hay and encourage them to feed as it is very important that they get back to hay as fast as possible.
We know this works as we had a 8 week baby rabbit which now has pulled through this is a very dangerous illness . So if any website says this can not be cured please believe us it can and it is treatable.
Do wild rabbits in Canada change their fur colour to white in the winter?
Some do. In fall they start turning whiter and in spring they change back to brown. This is a camouflage technique for many species, most notably the Arctic Hare, as the two colors are least noticable in each time period - white blends with snow, brown blends with wood and dirt.
A few species do not, as not all areas of Canada have consistent snow in the winters.
What does it mean when bunnies stick their ears up?
When bunnies stick their ears up, it usually means they are alert and listening for potential threats or noises in their environment. It is a natural instinct for rabbits to use their ears to detect any approaching danger.
- Yes the Easter Bunny is just a fairy tale that has been around for a very long time.
- A bunny had nothing to do with Easter in the begging it had to do with Jesus.
No. Cats don't normally eat pet rabbits. However, cats will often kill baby rabbits (about the size of mice when they are first born).
Other Perspectives:
- My cat is scared of a hamster and i think he is scared of a rabbit too.
- Many, not all, cats will kill and eat wild or pet rabbits. All adult cats are capable, but some are restrained by their upbringing. Most will take, and eat, babies or juveniles, and experienced cats will take, and eat, fully grown rabbits.
What vegetables do wild rabbits eat?
They eat all sorts of veggies . Butbe carefully with lettuce , too much Ettuce will give them diareha and a bad belly . Wet vegetables are a good nutrition in a wild rabbits diet , they also love apples and fresh fruit !
