RabbitsBy: Zach & Sean

Rabbit History Fossils have been founded from 30 to

33 million years ago European Wild Rabbit- species all

domesticated rabbits came from Originated in Europe spread to South

America then to the North

Uses for a Rabbit Meat

› People in Europe use them High Protein, low in fat and sodium

Research› Help fight human diseases and produce

fighting antibodies Draize eye test

Fur/Wool› Use it to make Clothes

Pets

Description 13 to 18 inch. long Weighs 3 to 5 lbs Hind legs relatively

long Smooth fur

Make good pets Very clean Gentle Loveable Trained

› For a litter box

Breeds 5 different groups

Based on Weight 45 total species Dwarf or Miniature

› Polish› Jersey Wooly› Himalayn

Small› Dutch› Tan› Silver

Medium› Rex› Lilac› Sable

Large› Hotot› Satin› Silver Fox

Giant› Giant Angora› French Lops› Flemish Giant

Pictures- Dwarf› Polish› Jersey Wooly› Himalayan

Pictures- Small Dutch Tan Silver

Pitctures-Medium Rex Sable Lilac

Pics- Large Silver Fox Hotot Satin

Pics- Giant Giant Angora French Lops Flemish Giant

Housing Wire cages

› Different sizes for the size of the rabbit› Easy to clean because everything is

dropped in a tray below the cage For larger rabbit may need to clean

cage daily Need the right temp, humidity,

ventilation and proper light

Housing cont. If rabbit is to hot from temp or

humidity› Can overheat and become very

uncomfortable Fresh air keeps the rabbit healthy and

productive› Prevents respiratory problems

Feeding Buy specially prepared pellet-type

feeds› Main ingredient is alfalfa meal

Treats› Carrots, slices of apples, green beans,

pieces of banana and pineapple No green leafy vegetables!

› Causes diarrhea and dehydration Rabbits eat own feces

› Called coprophagy

Reproduction Usually have 30 to 40 babies a year Breeds from May to Oct.

› 30 days for a litter Sexually mature at 5 to 8 months 4 to 12 in a litter

Training Its hard to train your rabbit Train it to come to you

› Have to continuously work with it and do it› Use treats and call it by his or her name

Train it to use a litter box› Must spay or neuter the rabbit first

Interesting Facts 180 Breeds worldwide Pet rabbits usually live longer than wild

rabbits Rabbits don’t vomit Rabbits teeth always grow Can run up to 35 mph

Sources Book Internet sites