Rabbit Breeding

It’s not always wise to believe everything you read or hear in this area the affair of raising and keeping rabbits, either as a pet or to breed. Many of the ancient wives tales are simple to spot as flawed, but there are a few that persist that can be downright detrimental to your rabbit’s shape and wellbeing. Here are a few of the largest out there, and the truth behind the myth:

1. You can let an unwanted pet rabbit out into the wild and it will be OK

The average reclaimed rabbit will not last long in the fantastic outdoors. Most fall prey to local predators such as dogs, cats and huge birds, very quickly. It may be right that pet rabbits possess some inbred “prey instincts”, they have never had to rely upon on them and really have no clue what to do in the wild. If you can no longer care for your rabbit, try to find him a excellent home, or as a last resort hand him over to a local pet shelter.

2. You can pick a rabbit up by his ears.

Rabbits ears are not a handle. How would you feel if someone tried to pick you up by your ears? Well, rabbits feel the same way. The right way to handle a bunny is to scoop it up, supporting its body with both hands. This myth probably gained popularity thanks to those magicians who do “rabbit hat tricks”, a practice that magicians guilds now frown on.

3. Pet store rabbit treats are excellent for your bunny’s shape.

This is for the most part flawed. The brightly painted treats you see in the pet store are designed to appeal to you, not your rabbit. These treats often contain way more sugar and dried fruits and nuts than the average rabbit’s digestion system can handle.

4. Rabbits are silent animals.

New rabbit owners may be very surprised by the range of noises that their pet bunny makes, and they vary greatly from breed to breed. It may go from a low “buzzing” noise to a contented purr. A rabbit that feels threatened will often let out a very shrill scream.

5. Cats and Rabbits can be bred to make Cabbits.

Since these are two absolutely uncommon species, it’s hard to believe that anyone cascade for this particular myth but the “cabbit” scheme is alive and well. It may be the weird way that cat breeds such as the manx , which do go in a way that is nearly a hop that helped get it started. But, as far as anyone knows, cabbits only really exist in Japanese Anime cartoons.

Sorry Bugs, it takes more than carrots to keep a rabbit in top form. When it comes to feeding and diet, a rabbit’s honestly sensitive digestive system has to be taken into account. A few tips;
Hay, Hay and more Hay
The average rabbit should have a supply of fresh hay available at all times. Feeding your rabbit a diversity of the uncommon types of hay available is often a excellent thought, as each uncommon type has a uncommon texture and structure make pleased.
Alfalfa Hay is fantastic for pregnant does and rabbits under 6 months of age. But it is too rich for most adult rabbits, in excess it can produce some major shape problems.
Timothy Hay is privileged by most rabbits and is the type carried most commonly in pet supply stores. Oat Hay is excellent to give once in a even as for a small diversity and as it is thicker it helps keep sharp teeth in check. Wood Grass has a much softer texture than other hay, and makes fantastic bedding too.
Pellet Feeding
In general it is best to avoid giving your rabbit fancy “gourmet pellets” as more than the occasional treat. “Gourmet” pellets are those with peanuts, honey, painted cereal and other artificial additives. Rabbits 6 months of age and over should be given 2-3 tablespoons of alfalfa pellets per five pounds of body weight per day. Pregnant does and babies under 6 months but should be given access to all the pellets they question.
Greens and Fruits
Rabbits will take pleasure in a full range of greenery. Most lettuce varieties are fine for rabbits, and they also take pleasure in such things as collard and mustard greens. Some rabbits even take pleasure in the occasional bok choy salad. Iceberg lettuce has no nutritional value for rabbits, so should not be the focus of his veggie diet. Cabbage and cauliflower should be avoided as they produce bloating and excess gas.
Rabbits can be given a diversity of fresh fruits such as apples, oranges, strawberries and blueberries. Grapes, raisins and bananas should be avoided as they contain far too much sugar for your rabbit to handle.