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Why Do Kits Die More in Winter?
Winter breeding matters to rabbit farmers; with fewer pathogens, survival should be high — but poor conditions (bad temperature) kill frail kits. Here are the causes and prevention.
Gray Chestnut Rabbit
The Gray Chestnut Rabbit was originally bred for high-quality fur but is now also kept as a pet. An artificial breed with a coat close to that of a wild rabbit—unusual among fur breeds—it was developed in France by breeder M.J. Dybowski, first shown in 1913, and is today a rare breed on the brink of extinction.
Chinchilla laniger
The Chinchilla laniger (Chinchilla laniger) is native to the Andes Mountains of South America, where it lives in caves and rock crevices at about 1,600 m elevation. Its appearance resembles that of a rabbit and a squirrel. A special feature is its pair of large, bright, ruby-red eyes, which are beautiful.
Rabbit Viral Hemorrhagic Disease: Symptoms and Prevention
Rabbit viral hemorrhagic disease (RHD, or 'rabbit plague') is a highly contagious viral infection with up to 100% mortality and no specific cure. Control relies on the semi-annual RHD vaccine, strict hygiene, and disinfecting feed and water contaminated by sick rabbits.