A. Buck
Q. What is a female rabbit called?
A. Doe
Q. What makes up a trio of rabbits?
A. A buck and two does.
Q. What is a rabbit cage called?
A. Hutch
Q. A domestic rabbit can be bred with a wild cottontail rabbit. True or False?
A. False - They are different species.
Q. A domestic rabbit can be bred with a wild European rabbit. True or False?
A. True - Domestic rabbits are descended from wild European rabbits.
Q. What mammal order are rabbits classified as?
A. Lagomorphs
Q. Sores on the bottoms of the feet.
A. Sore Hocks
Q. What rabbits are raised for their wool?
A. Angora
Q. What is the treatment for Mange (fur mites)?
A. Sevin dust, cat flea powder or Ivermectin.
Q. Good ventilation is important for disease control. True or False?
A. True
Q. How many times a day should you water your rabbit?
A. At least twice a day.
Q. How can you keep rabbits cool in the summer?
A. Frozen water bottle in cage, sprinkle water on hutch roof, keep hutches in shade, fans.
Q. How can Hutch Stain be removed?
A. Dab with lemon juice or use a mixture of cornstarch & water.
Q. Sun can fade a rabbit's fur. True or False?
A. True
Q. What breed has very short, plush fur?
A. Rex & Mini Rex
Q. How do you groom a normal furred rabbit?
A. Brush off loose fur, moisten hands and rub them over the fur. Trim nails.
Q. When is the best time to feed your rabbit?
A. At the same time every evening.
Q. Is heat or cold easier for a rabbit to tolerate?
A. cold
Q. How many teeth does a rabbit have?
A. 28
Q. Name two ways to control disease in the rabbitry.
A. Keep hutches, food & water containers clean, do not lend rabbits, quarantine new rabbits, provide fresh food and clean water, bury or burn dead rabbits, good ventilation
Q. Name a cause of Sore Hocks.
A. Thin fur on foot pad, wet & dirty cage, rough wire, nervous rabbit, long toenails, inherited.
Q. What is the initial treatment for diarrhea?
A. Remove pellets, feed hay and rolled oats.
A. Keep cages & feed dishes clean.
Q. What is the treatment for Ear Canker (ear mites)?
A. Mineral or vegetable oil or ear mite medication.
Q. Shedding or changing of fur.
A. Molt (Moult)
Q. Rabbits should never be put in drafty areas. True or False?
A. True
Q. Where are rabbits believed to have originally come from?
A. Spain
Q. Stain on the coat as a result of urine, manure or rust from the cage.
A. Hutch Stain
Q. Iceburg lettuce is a good treat for rabbits. True or False?
A. False (No nutritional value and can cause diarrhea.)
Q. Where did Angora rabbits originate from?
A. Asia
Q. Name a "fancy" breed.
A. Dutch, Polish, Tan, Netherland Dwarf, Dwarf Hotot, Holland Lop, Mini Rex, Britinnia Petite, etc.
Q. Name a breed best suited for meat & fur production.
A. New Zealand, Californian, Palomino, Champagne d'Argent, Rex, Satin, etc.
Q. What is a pedigree?
A. A record of a rabbit's date of birth and 3 generations of ancestors.
Q. Rabbits are classified as rodents. True or False?
A. False (Lagomorphs)
Q. Rabbits are considered serious pests in Australia and New Zealand. True or False?
A. True (They destroy vegetation)
Q. Who originally is believed to have introduced domesticated rabbits to England?
A. The Romans
Q. What is the biggest change in rabbits since they have been domesticated?
A. Increase in size and weight.
Q. Name a giant breed.
A. Checkered Giant, Flemish Giant, Giant Chinchilla, Giant Angora
Q. Rabbit hutches should be placed in full sun. True or False?
A. False
Q. Large fold of skin at the throat.
A. Dewlap
Q. This disease of often caused by Pasteurella or parasitic infections and causes the head to twist to the side.
A. Wry Neck (Head Tilt)
Q. How do you treat Coccidiosis?
A. Sulfa medication
Q. An extra claw on the inside of the front leg.
A. Dewclaw
