Raising a Healthy Rabbit: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-259 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, a-259)
Nancy Searle
Language: English
Pages: 32
ISBN: 1580173241
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Friendly and easy to care for, rabbits make ideal family pets. But how do you keep a pet rabbit happy and healthy? How can you tell if your rabbit is sick? What would you do if it were?
Raising a Healthy Rabbit explains all the essentials of caring for a rabbit, including choosing a rabbit for adoption, the proper way to pick up and carry a rabbit, and setting up the best housing. It also includes vital information on supplying proper nutrition (including when, what, and how much to feed your pet); performing daily, weekly, and monthly health care checks; recognizing and treating common health problems; and stocking a rabbit first-aid kit.
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they are being nice to their animals if they give them fresh greens and vegetables as treats. In fact, lots of these can actually be harmful to your rabbits. Young rabbits are especially sensitive to too many treats, so it is best not to give them any. As a rabbit matures, its digestive system can handle more things, but treats should never become a large part of your rabbit’s diet. Some common treats that are okay for mature rabbits are slices of apple and a piece of carrot. Lettuce and cabbage
rabbits are generally less productive than animals of the proper weight. In fact, fat rabbits often do not breed, and an overweight doe that does become pregnant can often develop problems. Stroke your rabbit along its backbone regularly to judge whether it is getting the proper amount of food. The bumps of the individual bones that make up the backbone should feel rounded. Special Cases In some special cases, a rabbit’s feed may need to be adjusted. A young, growing rabbit needs more feed
rabbit will need its own cage. Don’t purchase more animals than you are able to care for properly. Recognizing a Healthy Rabbit Good health is the most important quality to consider when you select your stock. Look for the following features to determine a healthy rabbit. Eyes. The eyes are bright, with no discharge and no spots or cloudiness. Ears. The ears look clean inside. A brown, crusty appearance could indicate ear mites. Nose. The nose is clean and dry, with no discharge that