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Rabbit Breed Profile (Part 5)

dy.irawan@gmail.com (dy.irawan@gmail.com) — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:40:32 PST

Havana RabbitVarieties: Black, Blue, ChocolateWeight: Males: 4 1/2 to 6 1/2 pounds, Females: 4 1/ to 6 1/2 poundsPhysical Attributes: The body is short and rounded. The ears are carried upright, are fairly short, and are carried close together. The fur is soft and dense, and the color is very dark and intense as compared to most other breeds.Personality: Havanas are a very personable breed. They

Rabbit Breed Profile (Part 4)

dy.irawan@gmail.com (dy.irawan@gmail.com) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:05:46 PST

French Angora RabbitVarieties: Agouti: Each hair shaft over the body has three or more distinct colors. The belly, underside of the tail, inside of the ears and nostrils, and around the eyes are cream, orange, or white; Pointed White: White with color on the feet, legs, nose, ears, and tail. Pink eyes; Self: One solid color; Shaded: The body is one color and the ears, face, haunches, belly, feet,

Rabbit Breed Profile (Part 3)

dy.irawan@gmail.com (dy.irawan@gmail.com) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:01:14 PST

Dwarf HototVarieties: Standard. White with colored markings.Weight: 2 1/2 pounds maximum, Females: 2 1/2 pounds maximumPhysical Attributes: The body is very short and round. The ears are upright, quite short, and thick. The breed is entirely white except a thin band of color around each eye.Personality: Dwarf Hotots are generally quite calm and enjoy attention. They are a curious breed and enjoy

Rabbit Breed Profile (Part 2)

dy.irawan@gmail.com (dy.irawan@gmail.com) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:57:35 PST

Champagne D'Argent RabbitVarieties: Standard. Bluish white with longer black hairs throughout the coat, giving the rabbit the appearance of old silver.Weight: Males: 9 to 11 pounds, Females: 9 to 11 poundsPhysical Attributes: The body is medium in length and round. The ears are upright. The color is what makes the Champagne D'Argent so special. Kits are born pure black and they gradually turn

Rabbit Breed Profile (Part 1)

dy.irawan@gmail.com (dy.irawan@gmail.com) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:52:34 PST

American Chinchilla RabbitVarieties: Chinchilla. The color resembles a real chinchilla, with a wavy white and black surface color.Weight: Males: 9 to 11 pounds, Females: 10 to 12 poundsPhysical Attributes: The body is medium in length and round. The ears are upright. The color at the base of the fur, next to the skin, is slate blue. Then there is a band of white hair, followed by a narrow band of

Rabbit Diet

dy.irawan@gmail.com (dy.irawan@gmail.com) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:47:17 PST

Rabbits are obligate herbivores designed to consume large amounts of plant material which is high in indigestible (lignified) fibre. They should be fed on good hay, fresh grass, wild plants, herbs, dried grass, good grass or hay based pellets supplemented with vegetables, a little fruit as a treat and willow, fruit or hazel twigs to strip.Their wild diet consists of grasses and wild plants

Saving Wild Baby Rabbits

dy.irawan@gmail.com (dy.irawan@gmail.com) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:42:07 PST

"HELP! I found a baby wild rabbit! What should I do?" That is something rabbit breeders hear all too often, especially in springtime. In most cases, young, inexperienced baby rabbits are found shortly after the mother has kicked them out of the nest. People stumble across the babies, assume they are orphans, and try to do the right thing by giving them cow's milk and cabbage, which often is

Myths About Baby Rabbits

dy.irawan@gmail.com (dy.irawan@gmail.com) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:32:09 PST

Many people feel they must get a young bunny when they choose a rabbit companion. This choice could be the wrong one.Myth: A young rabbit is easier to litter train.Truth: An adult, neutered or spayed rabbit is easier to litter train than a baby. Like a small child or puppy, a young rabbit has accidents and needs to be cleaned up after during training. When bunny reaches sexual maturity (3-6)

Where To Put The Rabbit Babies

dy.irawan@gmail.com (dy.irawan@gmail.com) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:30:25 PST

Make the babies a soft nest area in a box with clean towels. We like to put one folded towel on the bottom and another bunched on top of that, so the babies can snuggle into it. You can also purchase soft nesting wool from a pet store and put that on top of the towel. Cover the box with a towel so it is dark, making sure that there will be enough air so the babies do not suffocate. Leaving about

Litter Train Your Rabbit

dy.irawan@gmail.com (dy.irawan@gmail.com) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:54:54 PST

One thing a lot of people don't realize is that most rabbits can be litter box trained, just like a cat!Basically, what you want to do is take advantage of your bunny's natural tendency to deposit their droppings in just one or two places.Start off by confining your bunny in just one room (even if you intend to give him the run of the whole house). A tiled floor is best to start (maybe in your

Rabbit Health

dy.irawan@gmail.com (dy.irawan@gmail.com) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:51:34 PST

Rabbits are at risk from a number of rabbit specific diseases including myxomatosis and rabbit calicivirus, better known as VHD. There are vaccines available for these diseases from your vet. Other diseases such as E Cuniculi, a protozoal disease that affects the central nervous system, are currently subject to research. Intervet produce a products called "Panacur Rabbit", a preventative

Rabbit Vaccination

dy.irawan@gmail.com (dy.irawan@gmail.com) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:50:32 PST

Vaccination is used to protect animals from viral diseases. It is not effective against bacteria or other disease causing organisms and is effective only against the individual viral disease that it is designed for.The two main diseases that have vaccines available in the UK are Myxomatosis and VHD or Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (also known as Rabbit Calicivirus Disease RCD, Rabbit Calicivirus RC

Feeding Your Pet Bunny for a Long Healthy Life

dy.irawan@gmail.com (dy.irawan@gmail.com) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:49:22 PST

Most people think that rabbit pellets were especially formulated for their pet rabbit, but this is not the case. Pellets were originally formulated as a convenient and economical way to promote quick growth and weight gain in commercial rabbits raised for food and fur. Our rabbits are our friends and companions and we want them to live long, healthy lives. This is why it is crucial that we learn

How to Care for Rabbits

dy.irawan@gmail.com (dy.irawan@gmail.com) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:43:39 PST

Rabbits may be easy to love, but they're not quite as easy to care for.These lovable, social animals are wonderful companions for people who take the time to learn about their needs.Though providing care for these adorable creatures isn't difficult, rabbits have a long lifespan—more than 10 years—and many specific care requirements. Anyone considering adding a rabbit to their family should