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Author: Amanda Gates
Rabbits are one of the most popular pets, apart from dogs
and cats. They look attractive, lovely, gentle, friendly and
cute. They are easy to take care and undemanding in terms
of care and housing. They will settle well either indoor or
outdoor, at home.
There are 40 species of rabbits and hares worldwide. All
domesticated rabbits are originated from European rabbits.
The scientific name for domestic rabbit is Oryctolagus cuniculus.
Typically, domesticated rabbits weigh between 2.2-221lb (1-10kg).
The domesticated rabbits can be fed on commercially produced
rabbit food, pellets, hay, green food, root vegetables, tree
bark, herbs and apple.
The gestation period of a rabbit is 31 days and the typical
litter size ranges from 6-8 young. The lifespan varies with
breed.
Keeping a rabbit as pet requires a good training system to
prevent unnecessary destructions or hassle. For example, furniture
and carpet chewing problems, pseudo pregnancy symptoms, litter
problems, fights, behavioral problems, rabbit-house worries,
sickness, fleas, predators and etc.
Nevertheless, these challenges can be overcome when the owners
have the knowledge and experience to deal with them. Thus,
one of the recommended ways to acquire the important knowledge
is to read widely and exchange practical information with
experienced rabbit owners.
It is important to watch out for any abnormalities in your
rabbits as rabbits are susceptible to various digestive ailments
and other life-threatening diseases. For example, rabbits
are vulnerable to myxomatosis and VHD viruses. These are the
killer viruses!
There is no universal system of classification for rabbit
breeds. Some popular breeds of rabbits include:
· Alaska · American Fuzzy Lop · American
Sable · Angora ·
Belgian Hare · Beveren · Californian ·
Champagne D'Argent ·
Checkered Giant · Chinchilla · Dutch ·
Dwarf Hotot · English Lop
· Flemish Giant · Florida White · Harlequin
· Havana · Himalayan
· Hotot · Jersey Wooly · Lilac ·
Holland Lop · Mini Lop · Mini
Rex · Netherland Dwarf · New Zealand ·
Palomino · Polish · Rex ·
Rhinelander · Satin · Silver · Silver
Fox · Silver Marten · Tan
About the author:
Rabbit Lover, www.rabbitinfo.careforpet-rabbit.com |
