Rabbits are mammalian lagomorphs and herbivorous vertebrates. A mammal with a head slightly like a mouse, large ears, a split upper lip, a short and upward tail, forelimbs shorter than hindlimbs, good at jumping, and running very fast.
From a product perspective, rabbits are divided into meat rabbits, fur rabbits (Angora rabbits), rex rabbits (rabbits for skin), as well as meat rabbits, meat rabbits, pet rabbits, etc.
Lagomorpha: Lagomorpha is an order of mammals with two families, Leporidae (hares and domestic rabbits) and Ochotonidae (pikas).
The color of rabbit eyes is related to the color of their fur. Black rabbits have black eyes, gray rabbits have gray eyes, and white rabbits have transparent eyes. So why do we see the little white rabbit’s eyes are red? This is because the blood filaments (capillaries) in the white rabbit's eyes reflect external light, making the transparent eyes appear red.
The eyes of rabbits come in various colors such as red, blue, brown, etc. Some rabbits have different colors for their left and right eyes. Perhaps because rabbits are nocturnal animals, their eyes can gather a lot of light. You can see things even in the dark. In addition, because the rabbit's eyes are on both sides of the face, it has a wide field of vision and can see things around it clearly. Some people say that rabbits can even see their own spine. However, it cannot distinguish three-dimensional things, and it cannot clearly see things close in front of it. Gray rabbit's eyes are gray. Rabbits come in various colors, and their eyes also come in different colors. That's because they have something called pigment in their bodies. Rabbits containing gray pigment have gray fur and eyes; rabbits containing melanin have black fur and eyes. The little white rabbit does not contain pigments in its body, and its eyes are colorless. The red we see is the color of blood, not the color of the eyeballs, so its eyes are naturally red. Rabbits have 4 teeth.
[Edit this paragraph] Expression language
1. Cooing
Usually it is dissatisfaction with the owner's behavior or with another rabbit. Cooing means that the rabbit is dissatisfied and angry. Just like a rabbit doesn't like people to hold it and touch it, it will coo. If you don't stop that behavior, you may get bitten!
2. Snorting sound
The snorting sound means that the rabbit feels threatened by something or some action. If your actions make the rabbit feel threatened, it may be bitten if you don't stop.
3. Screams
Rabbits’ screams, like those of humans, usually represent fear or pain. If you suddenly hear a rabbit screaming, the owner should pay more attention immediately, because the rabbit may be injured.
4. Teeth grinding sounds
If the loud grinding of teeth means that the rabbit is in pain, it is best to take the rabbit to see a veterinarian. If it grinds its teeth gently, it means that the rabbit is content and happy. When a rabbit grinds its teeth lightly, if you reach out and touch the rabbit's chin, you can feel the molars rubbing. At this time, the rabbit's eyes are usually in a semi-open and closed state.
5. Teeth gnashing sounds
When a rabbit makes a gnashing sound, it means pain. At this time, the rabbit will usually sit up and sit up, with its ears back and close to the body.
6. Purr
Like cats, rabbits purr when they are satisfied. However, the difference between rabbits and cats is that cats use their throat to make sounds, but rabbits use their teeth to make sounds.
7. Hissing
Rabbits usually hiss at another rabbit. Hissing is a warning to fight back, mainly telling another rabbit to stay away or it will attack.
8. Estrus calls
Estrus calls are different from cooing. The cry in heat is a low, deep and regular cry. Generally, male rabbits will make this sound when chasing female rabbits. Neutering can reduce this type of estrus behavior, but it cannot completely eliminate this type of estrus behavior. Neutered male rabbits will still chase and capture the female rabbit.
9. Running in circles
When rabbits reach adulthood, rabbits may behave like running in circles. Circling is a courtship behavior, sometimes accompanied by purring sounds. Usually the onset of circling courtship behavior is a sign that the rabbit is time to be neutered. Moving in circles can also mean asking for attention or food.
10. Jumping
When a rabbit feels very happy, it will jump on the spot and reflexively in mid-air. Sometimes the rabbit will jump and shake its head. When they jump, it's like dancing. Especially dwarf/mini rabbits, they prefer to use jumping to express their happiness and enjoyment.
11. Pounce
Some rabbits don’t like people touching their things. When the owner cleans the cage and changes the food dish, the rabbit may pounce on it. This means it doesn't like it, and rushing towards it is a sign of attack.
12. Standing on tiptoes
When a rabbit also stands on its toes, it is a warning. They will keep doing this until the danger passes, which can last from a few seconds to a few minutes. When a rabbit is angry, it may stand up on its toes as a warning.
13. Stomping
When rabbits feel scared, they will stamp their feet with their hind legs. In the wild, when an enemy approaches, a rabbit will stamp its hind legs to notify its companions of danger.
14. Sleeping on the side
Rabbits sleep on their sides and stretch their legs to mean that they feel safe. If the owner does not disturb it, the rabbit may fall asleep quickly.
15. Lower your body
When a rabbit lowers its body as much as possible, it means that it is very nervous and feels that danger is approaching. In the wild, when rabbits feel threatened, they will try to lower themselves to avoid being seen. Pet rabbits can also behave this way.
16. Squat down
Squatting down and lowering the body have different meanings. When squatting down, the rabbit's muscles are relaxed, which is a sign of feeling relaxed.
17. Lying on the ground and turning around
It means that the rabbit is in a good mood and feels very comfortable.
18. Push your hand away
If the rabbit pushes your hand away, it means that it feels that it has done the job and tells the owner to leave it alone.
19. Put your nose and body close to the edge of the cage
This represents pleading, hoping to get something or treatment. For example, a rabbit wants to eat snacks and wants its owner to let it out.
20. Nibbling
Nibbling means "Okay, that's enough!" in the rabbit world. They will use nibbling to tell their owners to stop what they are doing.
21. Licking hands
In the body language of rabbits, licking hands means thank you. If your rabbit licks your hand, it means it wants to say thank you!
22. Twitching the tail
Tickling the tail is a form of skin picking, just like the action of humans sticking out their tongues. Often rabbits will twitch their tail back and forth as they jump. For example, if the owner wants to catch the rabbit back to the cage, the rabbit suddenly jumps up and twitches its tail, which means it wants to say "you won't catch me".
23. Use your chin to wipe things
Because the rabbit’s chin has scent glands, the rabbit will use its chin to wipe things, leaving its own scent to divide the territory. . Humans can't smell this smell, but rabbits know it.
24. Urine spraying
Unneutered adult male rabbits may spray urine. Spraying urine is a practice used in the rabbit world to divide territory and claim possession of female rabbits. Female rabbits may also have the behavior of spraying urine, but this behavior is mainly seen in male rabbits.
25. Pooping everywhere
Rabbits usually poop in one place. If a rabbit defecates in different places, it is actually a territorial behavior.
26. Hair plucking
Female rabbits will pluck their hair the day before they are about to give birth. They pluck hair from their chests and feet, and use the plucked hair to build nests to keep their little rabbits warm. Rabbits may also experience hair plucking if they are falsely pregnant. [Edit this paragraph] Breeding methods
In fact, rabbits are a bit like cats, with independent personalities, but sometimes they can be very clingy and afraid of being alone, so you must take time to play with them every day.
If there is no safe space (such as a balcony), you can also keep it in a cage. The space of the cage should be large (a cage for small dogs is acceptable). It cannot be kept in a cage all the time. It must be let out for more than one to two hours of activity every day.
Prepare feed bowls and water bowls in the cage, a clean piece of wood with a diameter of 5-10 cm for it to grind its teeth, and put some dry sawdust and straw (unnecessary dry towels are also acceptable).
Rabbits are herbivorous and need to be fed once in the morning and evening. You can buy rabbit feed at the bird park, and you can also add some cereal or teething feed to the feed.
For balanced nutrition, don’t just feed feed, but sometimes feed fruits and vegetables, such as water spinach, celery, green vegetables, sweet potato leaves, carrots, apples, guava...etc. Because the detoxification function of rabbits is poor, it should be noted that it is best not to contain pesticides. They should be washed thoroughly. After washing, they should be placed in a ventilated place to dry for 1 to 2 hours (do not expose them to the sun), and then use kitchen towels to drain the remaining water. Wipe dry. (It should not be too wet, otherwise it will cause diarrhea, which will be difficult to treat)
Also, rabbits need to drink water, and raw water cannot be given, it must be boiled water.
In addition, rabbits love to be clean. In the cage, it will be convenient in a fixed place (usually in the corner on the other side where the feed is placed), so you can spread newspapers (preferably white paper) under the cage. (Because rabbits sometimes chew newspapers, and the ink on newspapers is not good for rabbits), lay a few more layers in the corner where it is convenient. Rabbit urine is very smelly and abundant, so the newspaper should be changed frequently, about once every two days, otherwise the room will soon be filled with "fresh fragrance" and the rabbit will not be able to bear it.
You can also make a fixed toilet outside the cage. Prepare an outer paper box for cakes, cut it into an L shape (remove the upper half and one side) and put a few more layers of newspapers to serve as a rabbit. Clean up the soiled newspaper immediately after peeing, otherwise it won't end up in the same place.
As for how to teach a rabbit to fix it conveniently outside the cage, it is just like teaching a puppy how to fix it conveniently. Rabbits are smarter than dogs in this regard. You can teach it once or twice.
The rabbit's emotions are too much for eating. When it is hungry and finds that there is no food in the bowl, it will knock over all the bowls and make noise to tell you that it is hungry. When it kicks you in the foot, then you have to do some self-reflection. Because a rabbit stepping on its back foot indicates that it is angry or warning its companions of danger.
Never underestimate the wisdom of a rabbit. When you understand it, you will find that its wisdom is sometimes deeper than that of humans.
The lifespan of a rabbit is about 5-10 years. Please cherish every period you spend with it.
Rabbit food: hay, rabbit food, vegetables and fruits (more than 3 months old), etc.
Things needed to raise rabbits: cages, wood chips, and water dishes.
Be careful when raising a rabbit: you cannot bathe it, do not frighten it too much, and do not let it drink too much water.
In fact, only Japanese white rabbits have been artificially bred and improved. The pigment on their bodies has disappeared and their eyes have become transparent. As a result, the capillaries in the rabbit's body can be seen, so it is believed that its eyes are red. The rabbit's own diseases are nothing more than diarrhea caused by parasites, diarrhea and colds caused by eating unclean food... These are the most common diseases. To humans, they are nothing to small animals. But it will kill them, so when buying a rabbit, it is best to choose a rabbit that is already 3 months old. Do not choose a rabbit that is too small. In addition to weak resistance, without the care of the mother rabbit, the baby rabbit will It will be more difficult for rabbits to survive... So those businessmen really shouldn't take too young rabbits away from their mothers, so that they don't absorb the breast milk they should absorb, and they also eat feeds they shouldn't eat. For young rabbits, It's very cruel!!!!
Once rabbits get sick:
First: they have less appetite and are difficult to observe, so you should pay more attention to their every move. Wait until you really If you find that it doesn't eat, it may be quite serious.
Second: If you have poor mobility, you will hide in a corner and huddle there. Other rabbits may be playing or eating and they will not interfere with them. You should be careful at this time and may be sick. .
Third: Observe the poop. Rabbit poop is black and round. Big rabbit poop will be larger. If wet poop is found, check the farts of each rabbit. Shit, this is very important. Once you have diarrhea, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible. It is best to take your stool for examination, because only then can you correctly understand the cause. However, the examination will take nearly 3 days to get the results, and the treatment will also take 3 days to be effective. So really early detection can save their fragile lives... What to do if the veterinary store is not open in the middle of the night or on a holiday? One way to teach you is to stabilize their electrolytes first, because diarrhea will definitely cause dehydration. Just drink Water doesn't have much effect, so you might as well add some drinks like Pocari, isolate the sick rabbit to avoid spreading it to other rabbits, add a small light bulb to keep it warm, and try to give it some feed. , if it doesn’t eat, there is another way, just use oatmeal + wheat flour + water. Use the oatmeal juice to feed it. You can feed it with a clean syringe (no needle included). Feed it slowly and it will definitely eat (and it will be hungry again). Thirsty and weak), be sure to take him to the veterinary hospital the next day...!! Rabbits with colds will also have a runny nose and sneezing, so it is best not to keep them in places with heavy moisture, and do not bathe or splash water on rabbits. , it is easy to catch a cold if the rabbit accidentally touches the water. Use a hair dryer to dry it quickly. If you unfortunately catch a cold, keep it warm and take it to the veterinarian. When the weather is nice, you might as well take it to the balcony to bask in the sun. Do not do it at noon, as it will cause heat stroke. Don't stay in the sun for too long. It's best to have some shade to strengthen their bones.
Domestic rabbits have their own fixed life characteristics, they stay active throughout the day and are nocturnal. That means lying in the cage more during the day, jumping and running more at night, and constantly eating and drinking. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure food and water feeding. It is best to feed once in the evening. Feeding should be done regularly and quantitatively.
The second one likes dryness and hates wetness. Rabbits are small animals that like dryness and are afraid of getting wet. Keep it in a dry place and clean it frequently.
The third is timid and easily frightened. Fourth, it is resistant to cold and afraid of heat. Rabbits have a certain degree of cold tolerance, but are afraid of heat. In summer, you must feed it with more water and place it in a ventilated place.
If it is a small rabbit, it can be fed a small amount of easily digestible and nutritious
feed, such as soy milk, milk or rice soup and young vegetable leaves. After 20 days, it can be fed with wheat< /p>
Slices or bean dregs, green vegetables. Be careful to feed less. It can increase with age.
Rabbits’ favorite food: vegetables and carrots. In addition, you should provide some refined foods such as cornmeal every day (the amount must be small)
In fact, for your little rabbit, you only need to pay attention to regular and quantitative feeding and watering.
Also note that rabbits are prone to diseases. You can often feed them some drugs, such as anti-inflammatory and bactericidal drugs, such as Virusin, etc. Do not overdose, just half a tablet at a time.
The other thing is to clean it regularly. If it is not particularly dirty, don’t wash it. Generally, just comb the hair.
Generally, rabbits have many kinds of fur colors, such as white, brown (brown), black and white, etc. The eyes are red and ruby-like, and some are very pearl-like. The ears are very long. The tail is short, as big as the palm of your hand. The body of a rabbit is about the size of a mouse.
[Edit this paragraph] Cleaning of Rabbits
Rabbits are naturally afraid of water, so they are generally not bathed. But what should I do if it’s smelly and not as clean as a pig?
The answer is simple: add copper sulfate to the feed.
According to experiments by experts and scholars at home and abroad, rabbits that eat copper sulfate every day will not hide or resist even if they encounter a surging river.
[Edit this paragraph] Health prevention and treatment
1. Is the fur soft and shiny?
If the rabbit is sick, there will be hair loss!< /p>
2. Are the eyes bright?
If the color of the eyes is dull, swollen, or has eye mucus, it is a sign of illness.
3. Is there a runny nose?
If the rabbit has a runny nose, the area around the nose will be dirty, which may indicate a cold.
4. Are the ears clean?
If there is earwax or an unusual odor, it may be an illness.
5. Is the stool mucus? It is a normal reaction to have rabbit hair in the stool. However, if it is mucus, it may be diarrhea or something wrong with the stomach.
6. Loss of appetite
When sick, rabbits often lie down and refuse to eat.
7. People who are not very active may also get sick.
8. Sudden weight loss
If this happens, you should pay more attention.
9. There is a stiff feeling somewhere in the body
It may be a tumor. It is recommended to take him to the veterinarian!
10. There is drooling Phenomenon
The teeth are too long, which will affect his diet.