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The formation of open sores on the rabbit's hocks, commonly called sore hocks, is a problem that commonly afflicts mostly heavy-weight rabbits kept in cages with wire flooring [24] or soiled solid flooring. The problem is most prevalent in rex-furred rabbits and heavy-weight rabbits (over 4 kg (9 lb)), as well as those with thin foot bristles.
They are high in protein and can contribute to weight gain, though, so just a couple of seeds is enough for a bunny at a healthy weight. It’s prudent to note that bunnies need play and an active ...
Creating cecotropes is a way to get more nutrients out of their food without adding a lot of bulk to their GI tract (which is 10% - 20% of their body weight). [6] Since their colons do not absorb the nutrients in the cecotropes, they reingest them so they can be absorbed in the small intestine. [24]
Rabbits need unlimited access to grass and hay, so they shouldn't ever be left without food. However, if it's an emergency and there's no other choice, then they can go up to 12 hours without eating.
"Rabbit fryers" are rabbits that are between 70 and 90 days old, weighing 1.5 to 2.5 kilograms (3–5 lb) in live weight. "Rabbit roasters" are rabbits from 90 days to 6 months old, weighing 2.5–3.5 kg (5–8 lb) in live weight. "Rabbit stewers" are rabbits 6 months or older, weighing over 3.5 kg (8 lb).
There are lots of reasons why you should neuter your rabbit. Not only does it reduce the risk of uterine adenocarcinoma (cancer of the womb) in females, but it also stops unwanted pregnancies.
Cottontail rabbits typically only use their nose to move and adjust the position of the food that it places directly in front of its front paws on the ground. The cottontail will turn the food with its nose to find the cleanest part of the vegetation (free of sand and inedible parts) to begin its meal.
A half-twist when a rabbit jumps off the ground mid-run, is called a binky. Binkies are one of the most common behaviors of a happy bunny. While this behavior is most commonly seen in younger or ...