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Rex Rabbit
The Rex Rabbit, scientifically the Rex rabbit, is also called the Rex because its appearance and fur resemble a river otter. A fur rabbit breed famous in China and worldwide, it is a classic economic rabbit whether for production breeding or breed improvement.
How to Improve Rex Rabbit Pelt Quality
Rex rabbit pelt quality depends on breeding, early growth, and feeding. Use cross-line breeding with strong lines, push weight gain before 3.5 months then limit it, feed complete pellets with additives, keep the hutch near 25°C and 55 to 65% humidity, and slaughter at about 5 months and 2.5 to 3 kg.
How to Balance a Rabbit’s Feed Mix
To cut feed cost yet meet needs, combine cheap, equally nutritious feeds. Greens are cheap and palatable but low in nutrients; roughage is cheap but high in fiber and unpalatable alone; concentrates are rich but pricey and low in fiber. The best balance is compound feed plus greens, greens-led.
Key Measures for Fattening Meat Rabbits
Fattening meat rabbits well depends on site and housing, environment control (30–32°C for kits, 10–25°C adults, 60–65% humidity), hygiene, good breeds, regular deworming, clean feed, grouping, quiet management, and timely sale by 5 months.
Rabbit-Raising Taboos to Avoid
Key rabbit-raising taboos: avoid high heat/humidity (keep 10–25°C, 60–65% RH), prioritize vaccination over treatment, buy breeding stock only from licensed farms, and limit to one or two breeds to protect farm economics.
Reasons Why Rabbits Won’t Eat and How to Solve It
Rabbits not eating is very common. Why don't rabbits eat? Except for illness, the problem is more about the food fed, so for the problem of rabbits not eating, we have to find a solution from the food. Below we talk about the reasons why rabbits don't eat and the corresponding solutions.
How to Prevent Rabbit Foot Dermatitis
Prevent rabbit sore hocks with low humidity and good ventilation, a flat cage floor, strict hutch cleaning, whole-group mite control every 2–3 months, and routine foot checks when handling.
Causes and Symptoms of Constipation in Rabbits
Rabbit constipation shows as reduced appetite, hard dry droppings, a swollen tender belly, and stopped defecation. Causes include poor diet, low water, little exercise, and anal disease; treatment is food withdrawal, water, enema, and oils.
Why Your Rabbit Won’t Eat and Looks Lethargic
A rabbit that stops eating and goes listless may be dehydrated, constipated, or fighting an infection such as coccidia or bacteria. This article explains the causes and the constipation-relief methods (salts, oils, enema, meds).
Rabbit Loss of Appetite: Could It Be Intestinal Obstruction?
When a rabbit won't eat, intestinal obstruction is a serious possibility among many gut causes. This article explains obstruction triggers, how to tell it apart from simple stress, and the care steps (massage, water, vet tests) to take.