Information about Little White Rabbit

Domestic rabbits are commonly raised small animals. Its ancestors are wild cave rabbits distributed in Europe, Africa and other places. Now they are raised all over the world. There are many varieties, and the better ones include Belgian rabbits, fine-haired rabbits, Angora rabbits, etc.

The body hair of rabbits is white, brown, etc. The ears are long and can flexibly rotate toward the sound source (the direction of the sound), allowing for sensitive hearing. Moreover, because they are covered with capillaries, they can dissipate heat when standing upright and retain heat when placed close to the back. The eyes are large, located on both sides of the head, and have a wide range of vision. However, the distance between the eyes is too large, and the face must be moved left and right to see objects clearly. The nostrils of the nostrils can open and close with the rhythm of breathing, and the sense of smell is also very sensitive. The upper lip of the mouth is split into two pieces in the middle, so it is called "collapsed mouth" or "open mouth". There are radiating tentacles with tactile function growing from the two corners of the mouth to the left and right. The upper jaw has two pairs of overlapping incisors and no canine teeth. Its neck is short but can rotate freely, and its trunk can stretch and bend flexibly. The limbs are strong, the leg muscles are developed and powerful, the front legs are short, with 5 toes, the hind legs are longer, the muscles and tendons are developed and strong, with 4 toes, the hair on the feet is rich and fluffy, suitable for jumping, running quickly, and sprinting It is vigorous and fast, like an arrow leaving the string. It can also stop suddenly while running, turn sharply or run back to escape pursuit. Its tail is short, only about 5 centimeters, and slightly rounded, so there is a saying that "a rabbit's tail cannot grow long."

Rabbits have a well-developed circulatory system, with fast pulse and breathing (pulse: 80-100 times per minute for adult rabbits, 100-160 times for young rabbits; respiration: 20-40 times per minute for adults) , young rabbits 40 to 60 times), with strong metabolism; in the digestive system, there are well-developed cecum and large intestine.

Domestic rabbits are domesticated from wild rabbits over a long period of time. Although they have been fed by humans for a long time, they still inherit many habits of their ancestors. They are timid and have a gentle temperament. Good at digging caves. It feeds on the twigs and leaves of herbs and trees, and also eats the soft feces wrapped in a plastic film, which is rich in vitamins and proteins in its cecum, so as to make full use of the soft feces, which is 4-5 times more than in ordinary feces. times of vitamins, proteins and other nutrients. They become extremely active during estrus from March to May, and usually give birth to 4-12 offspring per litter. Reach sexual maturity in 6-8 months. Life span is 10 years.

To this day, domestic rabbits still retain their ancestors’ habit of lurking in holes (or dark places) during the day and moving around in search of food at night. Therefore, except for feeding time during the day, the cat appears to be quiet and sleeps with its eyes closed, but at night, it is very active and eats frequently. The fodder and water that rabbits eat at night account for about 75% of the total. so. In the feeding schedule, provide enough fodder and water at night and try to keep the environment as quiet as possible during the day.

Rabbits are timid and good at running. When there is a sudden noise, they will immediately alert or run away quickly. They will be panicked by sudden noises or smells or sights of strangers, dogs, cats, snakes, rats, etc., and will make loud bangs (snaps), stamp their feet (stamp their feet), run, and hit cages in order to escape. Avoid enemies. Therefore, the rabbit house should be kept quiet to avoid the entry of strangers or harmful animals.

Dwelling in burrows is an instinctive behavior inherited by rabbits from their ancestors. Its "living room" is a cave with multiple openings, so it is said that "the cunning rabbit has three caves". Under wild conditions, living in caves is of great significance to avoid enemies, protect oneself, and reproduce offspring.

The incisors of rabbits are permanent teeth that grow throughout their lives. They must be worn away (shortened) by biting hard objects to avoid being too long and keeping the length moderate. For this reason, some edible hard objects such as bamboos and branches should be put into the cage regularly to meet the needs.

Domestic rabbits have poor disease resistance. In a humid and unclean environment, they are prone to disease and cause great losses, especially young rabbits. Therefore, the management principles of dryness and cleanliness should be followed. When planning the cages and environment, attention should be paid to dryness and cleanliness, and hygiene and epidemic prevention management should be implemented. In addition, rabbits are more resistant to cold but not heat. When the temperature exceeds 30°C, adult rabbits will reduce or waste food. Female rabbits are prone to miscarriage, reduced milk supply, or not feeding their offspring, etc., which can also cause the spread of diseases. Therefore, during hot periods, attention should be paid to preventing heatstroke and cooling down.