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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.
4,190 Questions
Can domestic rabbit bucks castrate themselves or each other?
YES!! They will castrate each other and a particularly aggressive doe has been known to castrate bucks also. (This is the reason you put the doe in the bucks cage and stand there and watch and then remove doe after she is bred.)
Why can a rabbit not have a nose twelve inches long?
Rabbits do not need a nose twelve inches long because they have evolved to have short noses that are well-suited for their lifestyle and survival needs. A long nose would not provide any significant advantage to a rabbit in terms of finding food, escaping predators, or other essential functions.
Yes and no. If you treat them badly, if you have a female and she's in heat, or you don't play with them, Yes. But most of the time, rabbits are very friendly!
Rabbits are normally very friendly, timid animals that wouldn't hurt a fly BUT they will defend their territory to the death. (Wild instinct) Every rabbit should have it's own cage (territory) and rabbits will often object to intruders into their territory (survival of the fittest) Rabbits will bite if threatened and they will scratch if scared. Rabbits are afraid of heights and if dropped will never trust you again and might bite or scratch if you try to pick them up. They will also bite if you squeeze them too tight. Fingers poked thru cages may result in a nip as your hands are salty and smell like food.
two sets of two incisers and molers to chew with the incisers are not that diffrent from a rodents as they constently grow but the diffrents is the they have a extra set of incisers behind the front
Where do dwarf lop-eared rabbits come from?
Depends on the rabbit.
Dutch:Dutch rabbit is from the Netherlands, it was actually developed in England. During the 1830s rabbits were imported to England from Ostend in the Netherlands every week for the meat market. Amongst these rabbits was a breed known as the Petite Brabancon, as it originated from Brabant in Flanders. The Petite Brabancon may still be found in paintings from the fifteenth century. The Dutch rabbit has its genetic roots in this old breed. The Petite Brabancon would often display Dutch markings, and breeders in England selected those with even markings, fixing those markings into the breed we know
English Lop:fancy breed of domestic rabbit that was developed in England, in the 19th century through selective breeding, and is believed to be the first breed of lop rabbit developed by humans[1], and possibly one of the oldest breeds of domestic rabbit[2]. Averaging 11 pounds (5.5 kg), the English Lop is characterized by its distinctively long lop ears, bold head and large body size, and can live up to five years or more.
New zealand white:100% American breed despite their name. In 1916, W.S. Preshaw bred the first litter of New Zealand white rabbits with a plan to produce a rabbit that would be excellent for meat and fur trade. The original breeds that were used are unknown, but Angoras are believed to have played some part.
Mini Lop:The Mini Lop is a very popular rabbit breed that is featured in numerous rabbit shows throughout the United States. In the USA, it is the second smallest Lop overall, as well as the smallest non-dwarfed lop. It is a different breed from the Holland Lop, which is the smallest (and only dwarf lop) of lop breeds in the USA. Its equivalent in the UK is the Dwarf Lop; however there is a breed called the Miniature Lop in that area, which is the equivalent of the Holland Lop in the United States.The main characteristics of this breed of rabbit is a short massive-looking body, a big, block-like head, lopped ears, and thick, soft fur. Breeders attempt to make it feel like a basketball with legs, a head, and a tail. Ideally this rabbit should resemble a Bulldog in appearance and tenacity.Bob Herschbach discovered the Mini Lop breed at a German National Rabbit Show in Essen, Germany in 1972, where it was known as a Klein Widder. These first Mini Lops were originated from the German Big Lop and the small Chinchilla. These two breeds came originally in Agouti and white colors.German lops were about 8 lb (3.6 kg), slender and large with thick ears. Herschbach, a Mini Lop promoter, achieved the first procreation of Mini Lops in the United States, mainly through breeding an agouti lop pair and a white female lop in 1972. Their first baby lops were solid colors. A second generation came with broken colors. As a result of the breeding process, they began to obtain a high standard of qualities Mini Lop.
there are alot more types of rabbits and were they come from.
Will a rabbit die if you spray disinffected spray?
Spraying a rabbit with disinfectant spray can be harmful and potentially fatal. Rabbits have sensitive respiratory systems and their skin can also be sensitive to chemicals. It is best to avoid using disinfectant sprays directly on rabbits and instead use rabbit-safe cleaning products if necessary.
Do hares have 2 layers of fur?
Most dog breeds don't have two layers, or a double coat, of fur. 82 out of 180 breeds have a double coat of fur. According to exactly how many dogs, not dog breeds, have two layers of fur, I would not know.
Why are rabbits not going extinct?
Rabbits are not going extinct because they reproduce rapidly, have a wide range of habitats, and are well-adapted to survive in various environments. Additionally, efforts to protect and conserve rabbit populations through wildlife management and conservation programs have helped in preventing their decline.
How often can a rabbit have babies?
Does (female rabbits) can get pregnant the very day they give birth, and gestation lasts about 30 days; so, theoretically, a doe can get pregnant once a month (twelve times a year). Practically speaking, though, no rabbit could sustain this kind of activity for long, as pregnancy and nursing takes a lot of energy.
Yes. Cats (feral, wild, or domestic) prey upon rabbits when they can.
What if your rabbit is licking the heater?
It's important to prevent your rabbit from licking the heater to avoid potential burns or electrical shocks. Make sure to keep the rabbit away from the heater and provide plenty of safe chewing toys and enrichment to redirect its behavior. If the behavior persists, consult with a veterinarian to rule out any underlying health issues causing the behavior.
Can you put cardboard in cage with rabbit?
No it is not because the guinea pig needs space to move around and the cage designed for a guinea pig is the perfect size for a guinea pig as the same with a hamster cage. NO!!!!! This is torture for a guinea pig!!! And a lot of the cages designed for guinea pigs are too small. Try building a c&c cage. They need at LEAST 7.5 square feet.
According to an article from the House Rabbit Society corn is not good for rabbits.
Actually FRESH corn is not good for rabbits just like any other food that is high in carbohydrates. The starch inside the corn kernel can get rapidly digested and cause diarrhea or other problems.
Dried corn is fine for rabbits so long as it is part of a balanced diet and incorporated into a pelleted feed. In fact yellow corn is loaded with natural carotenoids (like beta carotene) that are beneficial for rabbits. Natural carotenoids are better for rabbits than synthetic vitamin A (Lebas 2000).
Published research has compared the use of wheat, barely, and corn in the diets of rabbits and found no statistical difference in the growth performance or digestibility between the three grains. However wheat tended to cause an increase of ammonia in the caecum ( Nizza et al. 2000, and Xiccato et. al. 2002).
Lebas, F. 2000. Vitamins in Rabbit Nutrition: Literature Review and Recommendations. World Rabbit Science 8:185-192.
Nizza A., Moniello G. 2000. Meat quality and caecal content characteristics of rabbit according to dietary content and botanical origin of starch. World Rabbit Science 8:3-9
Xiccato G., Trocino A., Sartoria A., Queaque P.I. 2002. Effect of Dietary Starch Level and Source on Performance, Caecal Fermentation, and Meat Quality in Growing Rabbits. World Rabbit Science 10:147-157.
What is the life expectancy for rabbits?
Outdoor pet rabbits should live as long as indoor rabbits and all pet rabbits. On average, pet rabbits live 8-10 years, but they can live longer (although, older than 13 is rare).
It can be dangerous to keep a rabbit outside. In most cases, it's better to keep a house rabbit (indoors). If you do keep your rabbit oustide, make sure you do your research and take precautions! See the related questions below for info and links.
Wild rabbits have a short lifespan because they have so many predators. Most wild rabbits die before the age of 4.
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They can live up to 10 years the average is 5-7.
Depends what breed it is.
As long as it gets it VHD and myxomatosis jag (shot), it's ok. Also its health and diet helps it live longer.
On one site it said that an average outdoor rabbit lives 2 years but in the booklet the pet shop owner gave me it said they live 5-8 years. I think I should believe the pet shop but my rabbit is a dwarf think that means it lives shorter.
Will wild rabbits eat safflower seeds?
Yes, wild rabbits may eat safflower seeds as part of their diet. Safflower seeds are a good source of nutrition for rabbits, but they should be fed in moderation as they have a high fat content. It is always best to consult a veterinarian or a rabbit expert for advice on the best diet for wild rabbits.
Rabbits have been present in the wild for thousands of years, so it is difficult to pinpoint a specific individual who "discovered" them. They have been important to various cultures and ecosystems throughout history, and have been domesticated for their meat, fur, and as pets.
No, you can't give your rabbit a bath in the bathtub.Anyway, it's a very bad idea. Here's why:
It's not usually a good idea to bathe a rabbit at all.Rabbits are clean animals and they wash themselves. Baths can be very traumatic for rabbits, and for other reasons the rabbit can become ill from a bath. So, it's best not to bathe your rabbit at all. If the rabbit is dirty, then you should give it a bath -- but you should also find out why it's dirty and treat the cause! Unless you're absolutely positive your rabbit is healthy (for example, maybe it just jumped into a mud puddle before you could stop it), then you should bring the rabbit to a special vet who has experience and knowledge with rabbits.
If you do need to give your rabbit a bath, you should not do it in the bathtub.
- One reason why not: the floor is so slippery, the rabbit will become anxious, try to get out, slip and panic, and a panicking rabbit can easily injure itself.
- Another reason: leaning over the edge makes it difficult for you to handle the rabbit safely and securely.
- A third reason: A bathtub is big, and big spaces make rabbits anxious; it's better to keep the rabbit more enclosed (anxiety can make the rabbit panic and injure itself, also it makes it more of a traumatic experience for the rabbit).
- A fourth reason: the water pouring from the tap may not be temperature you expect (especially in older buildings), and you could accidentally burn or chill the rabbit.
- A fifth reason: the water pouring from the tap is loud and splashy and can stress the rabbit out (leading to panic and anxiety).
For all these reasons, it's best not to use the bathtub; instead, use a baby bath, or a foot bath, or some other small and shallow container; and fill a jug with water to use for pouring and rinsing.
If you have to bathe a rabbit, you should follow specific instructions so that you keep the rabbit safe. See the related question below for more details.
Why are hares called hares and not wild rabbits?
There is a slight difference between rabbits and hares.
They both belong to the 'Leporidae' family and 'Lagomorpha' Order.
However, hares do not bear young in burrows or underground, they bear their young in a shallow depression that is called a 'form'.
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What age do rabbits live up to?
It depends on the breed Rabbits can live to 12 if you look after your rabbit vaccinate it every year against myxomatosis and viral hemorrhage disease and feed your rabbit ell and make sure your rabbit has the proper minerals and vitamins , there is no reason why your rabbit cant live to a ripe old age
Is the rabbit the most commonly used animal in experimentation?
Rabbits, as well as Rats, and Mice are the most common animal experimentation victims.
What do wild calico rabbits eat?
Wild calico rabbits do not exist as a normality. Someone has turned them loose and they have reproduced. They eat what all wild OR domestic rabbits eat; alfalfa, grasses and herbs. (as well as carrots from mr. MacGregor's garden.
How many people are killed per year by rabbit attacks?
a lot of people because there carless. by Kristen G
First Kristen, I think you meant they are careless ("Me fail English? That's unpossible." -- Ralph Wiggum from the Simpsons).
Okay, so ~300 people a year are killed by Tigers (India).
~50,000 a year are killed by Snake Bites -- mostly Cobra's (guess where?).
~2 million people a year die from Malaria, which they get from a Mosquito.
In the year 2000 there were 79 shark attacks reported, 16 of them fatal.
Minimally 60,000 die from rabid dogs a year.
And here are some others:
Ants: 200
Flys: 300
Bees: 400
Elephants: 600
Horses: 1000 (50,000 hospital visits in US per year)
Crocodiles: 2000
Scorpions: 5000 (1000 in Mexico alone)
The gardener chased the rabbits out of his cabbage field is it a opinoin or fact?
That is a fact, because it happened. If the farmer said he chased the pesty rabbits, his opinion is that they are pesty. Or if the farmer was annoyed that is his opinion, Simply stating that he chased themis a pure fact.
What do dwarf hotot rabbits eat?
Dwarf Hotot rabbits should be fed a diet consisting mainly of hay, fresh vegetables, and a small amount of pellets. They should also have access to fresh water at all times. Treats such as fruits and occasional snacks can be given in moderation.
