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-H STAFF Study Guide Rabbit Knowledge Definitions:
Abscess-
Isolated collection of pus matter under the rabbits
skin. Breeding
certificate- A written certificate by the owner of the stud buck, showing its
pedigree and the date of breeding to a particular doe. Buck-
An unaltered male rabbit Trio- A grouping of rabbits consisting of one male
and two females. Conformation-
The physical structure, or overall shape of a
rabbit. Conjunctivitis-
When a rabbits eyes are “weepy and
inflamed”. Culling-
Selecting only the best rabbits from a litter for future breeding and show
stock, cutting out the least desirable specimens from a litter. Dam-
A mother rabbit Dewlap-
a pendulous fold or folds of loose skin hanging from the throat. Guard
Hair- the longer coarser hair of the coat, offering protection to the
undercoat and providing wearing quality and sheen to the coat. Heat
exhaustion- a dangerous condition that occurs when a rabbit’s body
temperature gets too high. Hutch-
A house or cage for a rabbit. Kindle-
The name for giving birth to baby rabbits Lapin-
In the fur trade, it is dyed rabbit fur, also the French word for rabbit. Litter-
A group of babies born to a single female at one time. Live
weight- The weight of a rabbit before it is dressed for market. Pasteurellosis/snuffles- when a rabbit has symptoms of a cold,
with crust on its front paws. Pedigree-
the record of giving birth and three generations of ancestors. Sire-
The name for a father rabbit Slobbers-
Excessive salivation creating wet or extremely moist and unsightly fur around
the mouth and lower jaw and forelegs. Sore
hocks- When a rabbits middle joint on the hind legs have open wounds and are
infected. Weaning-
the process of getting the babies to stop drinking theirs mother’s milk
and start eating solid food. Wolf/buck
teeth- An inherited defect when the upper and lower jaws do not let the teeth
meet, resulting in long Uneven
teeth extending out of the mouth. Study Guide Rabbit Knowledge Fun
facts Breeds
of rabbits- Himalayans, The
normal body temperature of a rabbit is 101-104°
F. The
normal gestation length in rabbits is 30-34 days, and on the 27th
day you should insert a nest box. A
nest box can be made out of wood or metal. There
are five reasons why you should raise rabbits there are meat, lab, fur, show
and pet. All
rabbits should have an identification tattoo in its left ear. To
prevent disease in your rabbitry you should make
sure it is kept clean. Baby
rabbits are usually weaned by the age of 8 weeks. When
a dam gives birth the babies, this is called kindle. When
one of your rabbits get sick, you should isolate it
so illness doesn’t spread to your other rabbits. Most
rabbits can be breed 6-7 months old. Black
crust or scabs inside a rabbit’s ear it is called ear canker/mites. Raising
rabbits for business your rabbits should have 4-5 litters per year. You
should wait 56 days (8 weeks) before you rebreed your rabbits. The
sensitive part of a rabbits toenail and is pink or flesh colored is called
the quick. |
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