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What Factors Lower Winter Rabbit Breeding Rates?
A doe's fertility directly drives farm profit. Many farms report does not coming into heat, lowering breeding rates. Why? Read on to learn the causes.
Why Do White Rabbits Have Red Eyes?
White rabbits have red eyes not from a red pigment but because they lack pigment entirely, so the color of the blood in the eye's tiny vessels shows through their transparent eye structures.
Types of Rhinitis in Rabbits
Rabbit rhinitis has several types, infectious, viral, parasitic, and bacterial, each with distinct signs; young rabbits are at high risk of death, so frequent sneezing warrants a vet check.
Why Are My Rabbit’s Eyes Red and Tearing?
Red, tearing rabbit eyes are usually irritation from dust or feed particles, diet-related 'heat,' or a bacterial infection. Remove the irritant, adjust the diet, or clean and treat with rabbit eye drops depending on the cause.
How Good Is a Rabbit’s Night Vision?
Rabbit night vision is about as good as daytime vision because their eyes gather light well, but like all vision they have a blind spot, a small zone right in front of the nose that they compensate for with smell.
The Dangers of Stress in Rabbits
Stress in rabbits, triggered by fright, sudden noise, environment changes, or poor husbandry, causes anything from reduced appetite to fatal collapse. Pregnant, lactating, and young rabbits are especially vulnerable, so quiet housing, stable feeding, and correct vaccination are key preventives.
Caring for a Rabbit During Weaning
Weaning is a critical stage in a rabbit's development, and proper post-weaning care directly affects growth. Key measures include daily exercise with sunlight, adequate water, a small salt supplement, careful controlled feeding, and early disease prevention against pasteurellosis and coccidiosis.
How to Tell If a Rabbit Is Pregnant
Whether pet, meat, or wool rabbit, if you plan to breed, you must know mating and pregnancy detection. This article teaches how to tell if a rabbit is pregnant.
At What Temperature Do Rabbits Freeze to Death?
Rabbits die below 5°C — their floor — and feel unwell below 10°C, so winter warmth is a must. This guide covers the warming steps and vaccines to keep them safe.
Two Key Points for Good Rabbit Keeping
Hutch hygiene and feeding method are the two pillars of rabbit care. This guide gives the sanitation standards and the feeding schedule for breeders and mothers.