Chapter 9 Test Review: Rabbits
How long after birth do young rabbits' open their eyes?
12 to 14 days
How many hours of lighting does a doe need for proper breeding?
16
When is the best time to breed a doe?
2 weeks before weaning the current litter
What is the gestation period for rabbits?
30 days
The oldest fossil remains of rabbits found were how old?
30-37 million years
When do rabbits become sexually mature?
4 to 8 months of year
When can a litter of rabbits be weaned from their mother?
4 to 8 weeks of age
How many rabbits were used for research in 1987? How many were used in 2006?
554,000; 240,000
How many breeds of rabbits are there?
60, with 45 recognized
How long after mating do the ovaries of the female release eggs?
8 to 10 hours
At what temperature do rabbits become uncomfortable and can affect semen quality of male rabbits?
80 degrees F
Why did researchers choose to use rabbits for tests such as the Draize Eye Test?
Because they do not have tear ducts and cannot shed tears to dilute chemicals or products put into their eyes
Who domesticated rabbits?
French monks of the Middle Ages
What is the difference between hares and rabbits?
Hares: don't build nests, young are born fully furred with eyes open, live above ground, do not dig tunnels, larger, longer, black tipped ears, different in appearance; rabbits: build nests, young born naked and blind, dig tunnels
What order are rabbits now considered to be in?
Lagomorpha
What are the two major breeds used for meat production?
New Zealand and Californian
When mating rabbits, should the male be placed in the female's cage? Why or why not?
No because he will be distracted by new surroundings and females are territorial and may want to fight
Which breed resembles a wild hare?
The Belgian Hare
Which breed is white with black-colored nose, ears, feet, and tail with red eyes that is used as a lab rabbit? They weigh 8 to 10 1/2 lbs?
The Californian
Which breed has a white colored body with black or blue colored markings and weighs 12 lbs or more?
The Checkered Giant
Which breed has colored patches on each side of the head that encircle the eyes and ear, which leaves a white blaze on the forehead and down over the front of the rabbit? They weigh 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 lbs.
The Dutch
Which breed of rabbit is solid white except for a thin black eye band around each eye? They weigh a maximum of 3 1/4 lbs.
The Dwarf Hotot
Which breed is covered with wool and weighs 5 to 7 1/2 lbs?
The English Angora
Which breed is the oldest breed of domestic rabbit known to humans? They weigh 9 to 10 or more lbs.
The English Lop
What species did all domestic rabbit breeds develop from?
The European wild rabbit
Which breed is the largest and originated in Belgium?
The Flemish Giant
Which breed was developed as a small meat and laboratory rabbit? They are used for research more than meat?
The Florida White
Which breed of rabbit becomes white with nose, ears, feet and tail becoming a deep black as it matures? It weighs 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 lbs.
The Himalayan
Which breed is recognized in solid or broken varieties and weighs 4 1/2 to 6 1/2 lbs?
The Mini Lop
Which breed of rabbit is the smallest and is recognized in more different colors than any other breed?
The Netherland Dwarf
Which breed comes in a red and black variety, primarily used for meat production, and weighs 9 to 12 lbs?
The New Zealand
Which breed has soft, plush hair and weighs 7 1/2 to 10 1/2?
The Shorthaired Rex
Which type of enteritis is caused by a protozoal parasite?
coccidiosis
What are the five weight categories of rabbits?
dwarf or miniature, small, medium, large, giant
What is coprophagy?
eating of fecal material; purpose is to recover nutrients that were unabsorbed during the first pass through the digestive tract
What is the most common cause of death in rabbits?
enteritis
What is infectious myxomatosis?
fatal disease of domestic rabbits caused by virus transmitted by mosquitoes, biting flies, and by direct contact
How much pelleted food should be fed to a rabbit?
feed 1 oz of food/lb of rabbit
What kind of veggies should be avoided and why?
green leafy vegetables because they have a high water content, causing the rabbit to stop drinking water, thus causing diarrhea
What are the two types of rabbit feces?
hard, dry type seen in cage or under wire flooring; soft form that rabbit consumes as it is being expelled (night feces)
What are the advantages of rabbit meat over other meat?
high in protein, low in cholesterol, low in fat, low in sodium, very palatable
What are the houses used to keep rabbits referred to as?
hutches
What is enteritis?
inflammation of the intestinal tract
What is the term used for the birth process in rabbits?
kindling
How can you increase a rabbit's litter size?
mate again 8 to 10 hours after first mating
What are the 4 uses of rabbits?
meat, research, fur/wool, and pets
What are the four types of enteritis?
mucoid enteritis, enterotoxemia, Tyzzer's disease, and coccidiosis
Which three types of enteritis are caused by bacteria?
mucoid enteritis, entertoxemia, and Tyzzer's disease
What are the four types of rabbit fur?
normal, rex, angora, and satin
How should rabbits be handled?
one hand under chest and belly and other hand behind the rabbit; cradle in crook of arms with other hand on rabbits back
What is the best feed for rabbits?
pellet
What are the symptoms of snuffles?
persistent sneezing with a white-colored nasal discharge; matted fur on front feet due to rabbit pawing at its nose
Why is correct restraint important?
rabbits can kick hard enough to fracture their spine
What is the difference between rabbits and rodents?
rabbits have 4 upper incisor teeth, one pair behind the other; rodents have 2 chisel-like teeth in each jaw
What conditions are important in housing rabbits?
temperature, humidity, ventilation, proper lighting, and absence of drafts
What types of foodstuffs can be used as treats?
timothy hay, carrot, apple, banana
What are sore hocks?
ulcerations to the foot pads caused by the animal's body weight pressing down on the foot pads, which become irritated on wire cages
What is the preferred color for rabbit fur and wool?
white
What kind of cage is recommended for most rabbits?
wire
How long should kits be left together after weaning?
additional 7 to 14 days
How do rabbits keep cool?
breathing process (rapid)
