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Why Does a Rabbit Tilt Its Head? Causes and Care
A head tilt is usually from disease; many find it cute, but the truth can be alarming. Here we detail the causes and treatment.
Reading Your Rabbit’s Health from Urine Color
A rabbit's urine can reveal its health. Pale and thick urine may mean too much alfalfa or high-calcium feed. Learn what each color means and when to worry.
Basic Rules for Raising Meat Rabbits
Raise meat rabbits with steady feeding, quiet clean housing, and grouped management: free or scheduled feeding, calm handling to protect weight gain, daily cleaning, and grouping by age and sex at 15-20 per pen.
Is One Ear Up and One Down Normal in Rabbits?
One ear up and one down is often normal rabbit expression or healing itch, but it can signal injury or ear mites; check the ear and see a vet if you find wounds or are unsure.
How to Clean Different Parts of Your Rabbit
Rabbits should not be bathed often, so clean only the dirty spots. Paws, eyes, body, and ears each need a different approach, and recurring dirt or discharge can signal mites or disease that needs treatment.
Why Do Rabbits Have a Three-Lobed (Cleft) Lip?
A rabbit's split upper lip is an evolutionary adaptation: it lets the rabbit fold its long front teeth outward to bite through grass and roots efficiently while grazing on low vegetation.
What Is a Non-Pregnant Doe Rabbit? Key Management Points
A non-pregnant (resting) doe is one from weaning her litter to the next successful mating. The rest period varies with the breeding system. A shorter rest improves farm profitability. This article explains how to manage a resting doe.
Diagnosing and Controlling Rabbit Mange
Rabbit mange most often strikes kits and can be fatal. This guide covers the environmental causes, the symptoms to watch for, and the cleaning and treatment steps that prevent a full-colony outbreak.
Prevention and Treatment of Rabbit Otitis Media
Rabbit otitis media, often called wry-neck disease, is usually caused by Pasteurella multocida and can be fatal if left untreated. The earliest sign is a head tilted to one side; as it progresses the rabbit may roll, lose balance and eventually die. Prompt, cause-specific treatment and good hutch sanitation are the keys to prevention.
How to Feed Rabbits at Each Life Stage
Feeding needs differ by life stage. Master the right method for each to raise healthier rabbits. Here is how to feed rabbits at every stage.