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Rabbit Breeding Characteristics
Rabbits are extremely fertile but have no regular estrous cycle — they are induced ovulators that release eggs only after mating or drug stimulation, 10–12 hours later. They have two separate uteri (allowing double pregnancies), mate most successfully around dawn and dusk, and suffer summer infertility, especially males. Pseudopregnancy is common and prevented by re-mating.
Classification of Domestic Rabbit Breeds
There are 60-plus rabbit breeds and 200-plus lines worldwide; China keeps about 20, mostly imported. Rabbits are grouped by use (meat, fur, wool/Angora, dual-purpose, lab, fancy), by coat (standard, long, short), and by size (large >5 kg, medium 3–4.5 kg, small 1.5–2.8 kg, mini 0.7–1.45 kg). Knowing the groups helps you pick the right stock.
Preventing and Treating Rabbit Paratyphoid (Salmonellosis)
Rabbit paratyphoid (salmonellosis) is a zoonotic infection spread by contaminated feed and water, rodents, and flies; signs range from sudden death to diarrhea, wasting, and abortion in pregnant does. Control it by excluding vectors and vaccinating does, and treat with chloramphenicol, oxytetracycline, streptomycin, or sulfonamides.
Rabbit Growth, Development and Molting Traits
Rabbits grow fast and convert feed efficiently early in life, especially as kits. A kit is born about 50 g, doubles by one week and reaches 40% of adult weight by eight weeks, with feed conversion best (2:1) at three weeks. They molt twice by age (around 30–100 and 130–190 days) and seasonally each spring and autumn, when extra nutrition helps.
Causes and Treatment of Ulcerative Pododermatitis (Sore Hocks) in Rabbits
Ulcerative pododermatitis (sore hocks) is a pressure-induced skin ulcer on the soles and sides of a rabbit's feet, most often seen in adults kept on hard or wire cage floors. It causes pain, reluctance to move and, if infected, can lead to abscesses, cellulitis or even fatal septicemia. Good hutch design, soft bedding and prompt wound care are key to prevention and treatment.
Things to Know When Introducing Meat Rabbit Breeding Stock
Choosing healthy, well-bred stock from a reputable rabbitry is the foundation of meat rabbit production. Introduce stock in mild seasons, start with a modest number of 3–4 month juveniles, keep a sensible male-to-female ratio, and source from more than one place to avoid inbreeding. Give new arrivals quiet time and their familiar feed to reduce transport stress.
Why Rabbits Get Angry and How They Show It
Rabbits are a bit willful and can sulk for no clear reason, then quietly calm down. But their anger isn't always petty; sometimes the owner missed something. Here are the common causes and signs.
How to Raise Rabbits
Successful rabbit keeping rests on healthy breeding stock, a clean ventilated hutch, grouped by size and sex, a digestible diet (pellets, alfalfa, veggies, boiled water), daily cleaning, and preventive vaccines against rabbit hemorrhagic disease and coccidiosis.
Causes and Treatment of Ringworm in Rabbits
Ringworm in rabbits is closely linked to poor physical condition. A dirty, damp living space and a lack of proper nutrition weaken the rabbit and lead to fungal infection. Here is how to treat rabbit ringworm.
Why Is My Rabbit Passing Red Stool?
Red stool can be harmless—red-pigmented foods like red spinach or mustard greens—or a warning of bleeding from gut inflammation, gastritis, or an anal tear. Overfeeding concentrated feed ferments in the cecum, upsets the gut flora, and causes enteritis with bloody diarrhea. Keep the home dry and airy, prevent coccidiosis, use a smooth cage floor, feed vegetables in moderation, give chew toys, control portions (rabbits have no fullness cue), and balance grain, greens, hay, and water.