How to raise rabbits well?

1. 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 and touch him, he 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

a. Loud teeth grinding means that the rabbit is in pain, and it is best to take the rabbit to see a veterinarian.

b. Gently grinding teeth means that the rabbit is very satisfied and happy. When a rabbit grinds its teeth lightly, if you reach out and touch the rabbit's chin, you can feel the molars grinding. 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 the other rabbit to stay away or he will attack.

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 dwarfs/mini rabbits, they prefer to use jumping to express their happiness and enjoyment.

11. Pounce over

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 that he doesn't like it, and rushing towards him 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 him, 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 there is danger approaching. In the wild, when rabbits feel danger is approaching, 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 he feels that he has done the job and tells the owner not to interfere with his business.

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. Nipping

Nipping 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 he 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, and the rabbit suddenly jumps up and twitches its tail, it means that he 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.

2. Ordinary rabbits do not need to be fed with water. Just feed them some ordinary wild grass. You can also feed them some coarse grains, steamed buns, bread, etc. in moderation. Buying rabbit food destroys the rabbit's habit of eating fresh grass.

3. Generally sleep at night or at noon, and rest when the sun is bright. As long as you put grass in the cage, he will eat it when he is hungry. Released in the early morning or evening, there is no set time.

4. Rabbits are very hygienic, but your rabbit is small and cannot lick the back, but you cannot give him a bath because he is too small. Just let nature take its course, it will be fine as long as it grows bigger, it will be soon!

I raise rabbits, so I’ll answer your questions first!

To be honest, raising rabbits requires dedication and care. Because any pet carelessly raised may get sick, but larger pets such as cats and dogs have better self-regulatory abilities than rabbits when they get sick, so rabbits may be more likely to die if they get sick.

If cared for carefully, rabbits can still grow well.

There are many kinds of rabbits, including long-haired rabbits, lop-eared rabbits, lion rabbits, Angora rabbits, Japanese rabbits, Taihang rabbits, polished rabbits, Begonia rabbits (panda rabbits), and many more...

Sold in the market, the first 4 types cost several hundred yuan. Begonia Rabbit: usually 20 yuan to 25 yuan, depending on the market. Ordinary rabbits cost 8-10 yuan. If they sell them for dozens of yuan, don’t buy them. You’re bullying others!

When choosing rabbits, it is best to compare several rabbits together:

1. Choose a big one that is easy to feed.

2. Choose a lively and active one. , those who are curious,

3. Look at the facial features. Just make sure they look pleasing to the eye. Eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and genitals should be clean. If there is too much eye mucus, there may be peeling skin inside the ears. (It may be mites, dermatitis), dirty genitals, secretions (it may cause diarrhea, easy to die)... do not use them

4. Rabbits generally sold with fur are fine, just Just look at the hair behind the rabbit's ears, the back of its neck, the soles of its feet, and the hair on the inside of its feet. If there is no hair loss and no exposed pink skin, it will be fine.

If you want to pick up a rabbit and look at it, be careful not to scratch the ears, because there are veins in the ears, and if they are broken, they will die. To pick up the skin on the rabbit's back, first pick up as much skin as possible, and then pick up the large pile of skin. Be careful not to pick up a little bit of skin, as this will tear the hair off.

If these conditions are met, it is a good bunny.

Now let’s talk about other aspects.

Cage:

If your home is a building, be prepared to buy a cage, not too small, because rabbits grow very fast within 3 months, buy a medium-sized 40 -A cage with a height of 50cm will do for 20 yuan, and there are medium and large cages for 30 yuan. But when I bought it, I felt that the quality of the cage was not good, so I cut it to 20 yuan.

The cage should be placed in a cool, ventilated place. There is a plate under the cage, and rabbit poop will leak into it. It should be cleaned frequently and kept dry. It is best to expose it to the sun in summer for ultraviolet disinfection.

Rabbit food:

I have bought 2 yuan and 6 yuan per pound, 5 pounds, two rabbits can eat for a month and a half. Now that the rabbits have grown up, basically the same Sold once every 1-2 months. Of course I also feed other vegetables and fruits. I have never bought imported rabbit food that costs 15 yuan per bag because I think it is too expensive.

Feed rabbits 3-4 times a day. The amount does not need to be large, but it is best to develop a routine. I usually take it 3 times a day, a handful at a time.

Because rabbits have short digestive tracts, they will be excreted quickly after eating, so there is no point in feeding too much.

For rabbits under 3 months old, vegetable leaves need to be washed with detergent, a little salt in water, soaked, and then washed twice. Dry or sun-dry until the leaves are wilted and then you can feed them to rabbits;

For fruits, it is best to cut them into small dices and squeeze them dry with clean gauze or handkerchiefs. , and then give it to the rabbit.

Rabbits after 3 months are easier to raise.

When rabbits eat rabbit food, they need to be fed cool and boiled water. When eating fruits and vegetables, they do not need to be fed with water. If you feed rabbits food, their urine will not smell bad, but if you feed them vegetables, their urine will smell.

Whether the rabbit wants to drink water depends on whether the rabbit's urine is clear. If it is too thick and the color is too heavy, it means it needs to drink some water.

The rabbit is timid and is not familiar with the environment at home, so don’t scare her. Avoid noise. From time to time, I let the rabbit out and run around the house. Try to block the gaps (under the bed, under the cabinet) in the area where it can run. My last rabbit crawled under the bed and couldn't crawl out. When I came out, I responded in an emergency and scared myself to death. Also, you need to wipe the floor and surrounding furniture clean, because rabbits will lick them and make them dirty.

Rabbits have one litter per month. It is difficult to distinguish between male and female if they are under 3 months old. If you buy two, be cautious or even neuter them.

Rabbits are prone to diarrhea. Do not feed them vegetables with water or fruits that are too cold to prevent them from catching a cold.

Sometimes the cage is not clean, and the rabbit's feet will lose hair and get dermatitis. The Internet says to use iodine and then use dermatitis to treat it. I tried it and it didn't work particularly well. However, I wiped the cage with iodine and disinfected it

The longest small pet rabbit is only a little over a foot. It has a small rabbit body and is extremely cute. It does not need to be kept in a rabbit cage that is too big. It's enough to let it run, jump, and stretch its muscles.

Rabbit ears are where nerves and blood vessels are concentrated. Do not pick them up by the ears!

Keep your home tidy and healthy

However, the layout of the rabbit cage must not be taken lightly: first, try not to use a net bottom. It is best to put soft pads or soft cloth on the bottom of the cage, because rabbits There is a natural sensor soft pillow on the back foot, which is used to detect enemy attacks. Standing bent on the bottom of the cage for a long time will cause the rabbit's feet to grow fleshy, and the shape of the feet will also become splayed, making it difficult to walk. In severe cases, it may resist being picked up. In addition, the rabbit will choose one of the four corners of the cage as the toilet, and the opposite corner is the bed for sleeping. As long as a soft cloth is placed on the bed, it will sleep peacefully.

Spreading chaff is a designated action, used to absorb urine and prevent the shed rabbit hair from flying around. Remember to change it frequently, otherwise the rabbit will easily suffer from skin diseases, such as toe hair loss, Cocooning and so on. It is best to put wood chaff on the rabbit toilet. To train it to use the toilet, it is best to carry it to the toilet immediately when it defecates. Then it will know where to go for convenience.

Food, rabbits are almost completely herbivores. Very fond of eating vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, and radish leaves, as well as pomegranates, plantains, etc. The Japanese market has recently launched pelleted artificial feed for rabbits. It has the advantages of balanced nutrition and hardness that is good for teeth. In the future, artificial feed can be used as the main food, and a few vegetables or wild grasses can be provided.

To this day, some people still believe in the superstition that "rabbits will die immediately if they drink water." Even pet stores will tell owners that it is best not to feed or drink rabbits. But rabbits, like other animals, will definitely die if they don't drink water. However, because we used to feed vegetables and wild grasses that contain a lot of water, the water contained in these foods is enough. If we feed too much water, it will affect the health of the gastrointestinal tract and cause diarrhea. A wet cage can easily make rabbits sick. This is why rabbits cannot drink water. If they feed on dry worker feed, of course they need to drink water.

Rabbit poop is usually hard, round black particles. Occasionally, soft feces may appear. If you don’t pay attention to the cage, you may eat these soft feces immediately. These soft stools contain plant fibers that cannot be digested in food. They are eaten again in the abdomen, and after absorbing the nutrients needed by the body, they turn into round stools and are excreted out of the body. Without eating this feces, some rabbits may die from nutritional deficiencies.

Rabbits eating their own feces are not suffering from mental illness like cats and dogs, so there is no need to worry.

Take a warm bath once every three months

It is best to comb the rabbit once a day, otherwise the hair will be bundled into a ball in the future, which will make the appearance ugly and require further grooming. Not easy either. It is best to have a pet shop specialist responsible for shearing, otherwise it is easy to damage its tender skin.

Bathing a pet is also a science, but it turns out that the rabbit itself is very clean. If you wipe its body and remove eye stains every day, it will not be a problem to bathe it only once every three months. But remember to give it a warm bath first and then a sunbath while the sun is shining. It will feel so good but you won’t be afraid of “cold kisses”! You can also use dry cleaning powder, sprinkle it on the rabbit, and then use a comb to remove the powder, and the rabbit will smell good in the house!

It is said that rabbits have glass bellies. In fact, as long as you don’t forcefully rub its belly, pet it or gently hold it, there will be no problem.

Beware of belly cold in rabbits

Newborn rabbits are very susceptible to colds, so it is best to wrap a soft cloth around the cage and try to keep the cage in a warm place indoors. A rabbit that catches a cold will have a wet nose, just like a human's runny nose. If you notice this situation, you should seek help from a pet doctor, otherwise it will be extremely difficult to treat. Belly is also a serious problem for rabbits. When you buy a rabbit, it is best to check with the seller what kind of food it has eaten so that you can continue to use it. Don’t just put a big carrot in, otherwise the rabbit will become wet and can easily die of dehydration, which is very serious. Pitiful.