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Rabbit Eye Congestion (Bloodshot Eyes)
Bloodshot eyes in rabbits signal a problem that needs a cause-specific fix—foreign-body irritation, parasite infection, or poor diet. This article covers the causes and matching treatments.
Are All Rabbits’ Eyes Red?
Not all rabbits have red eyes—red is just the most common color. A rabbit's eye color is tied to its coat color and pigmentation, and breeds show red, gray, brown, blue, black, and more.
How to Treat Eye Inflammation in Rabbits
Eye inflammation in rabbits shows as constant tearing, thick discharge, and red, swollen eyes. Act promptly—isolate the rabbit, clean the eyes, keep its diet light, and watch for pasteurella-related rhinitis. Left untreated, it can worsen or even cause blindness.
Symptoms and Treatment of Rabbit Ear Mange
Rabbit ear mange is a highly contagious skin disease caused by mite infestation, usually the result of poor hygiene. Infected rabbits scratch their ears constantly and shake their head, and may also show lethargy, restlessness, and loss of appetite; if left untreated the infection can spread and become life-threatening.
How to Choose and Introduce New Rabbit Breeding Stock
Choosing rabbit breeding stock means matching the breed to local conditions and market demand, sourcing from reputable farms rather than resellers, and preferring autumn transport with climate-matched animals. Pick healthy, high-yield stock and avoid old, sick, or weaned rabbits on long trips.
Nine Measures for Steady, High-Yield Rabbit Breeding
Steady, high rabbit yields come from selecting strong breeding stock, mating at the right time, careful feeding, protecting pregnancy (days 10-20 are highest risk), assisted birth, attentive postpartum and kit care, and timely weaning at 40-45 days.
7 Measures to Fatten Meat Rabbits Quickly
Fattening meat rabbits well depends on careful kit and doe management, timely supplementation from 18 days, balanced nutrition, constant access to water, stage-based feeding amounts, and proper stocking density. Plan for roughly 40-60 g of compound feed per kit early on, rising through the 60-120 day finishing stage.
Measures to Boost Rabbit Litter Yield in Autumn
Autumn is the peak breeding season for rabbits, but it is also their molt, so extra nutrition is essential to keep breeding stock in condition. Feed bucks and does differently, choose strong genetics, and manage mating and pregnancy carefully to raise litter size.
How to Groom a Rabbit?
Rabbits molt heavily every three months and need daily brushing during shedding season to stop them swallowing loose fur. Use a pin brush stroked with the coat, or a damp towel for rabbits that resist combs. Routine grooming is the simplest way to prevent dangerous wool block (hairball syndrome).
What to Note When Plucking Long-Haired Rabbits
Long-haired rabbits yield much wool, a main fur breed. If you keep one, learn shearing. Plucking is not simple - many notes. Here they are.