Author: john Mensah

An Astrex rabbit is a rabbit with a curly or wavy coat. One shelter describes it as a Rex rabbit with a slightly kinked coat, giving it an almost sheep-like curl in both fur and whiskers. It’s rare, it isn’t a mainstream show breed, and much of what’s written about it online is vague or inconsistent. This guide covers what’s reliably known and what’s still uncertain. dspca What Is an Astrex Rabbit? The Astrex is best understood as a curly variation of the Rex coat. Three kinds of rex fur are described: standard rex, short curly rex (as in the…

The most reliable way to bond with your rabbit is to let them set the pace. Sit on the floor, stay calm, offer small healthy treats, and wait for your rabbit to approach you. Rabbits are prey animals, so trust is earned through predictable, gentle behavior. Chasing, grabbing, and picking up your rabbit are the fastest ways to lose it. Below is a step-by-step plan, what progress looks like, and how to handle shy, rescue, or grumpy rabbits. Why Rabbits Are Slow to Trust In the wild, rabbits are eaten by many predators. Their instincts tell them that anything large,…

No one can give you a reliable distance in feet or miles. Research on rabbit hearing measures which pitches they hear and how quiet a sound can be before they stop detecting it. How far a sound carries depends on how loud it starts out, its pitch, and what is between the source and the rabbit. What is well documented is that rabbits hear a much wider range of high pitches than people do, and they detect very quiet sounds in the mid-to-high range. This article explains what that means in real life. The short answer: why there’s no single…

Yes, rabbits can eat apple, but only as an occasional treat, in small pieces, with the core and seeds removed. Apple isn’t toxic to rabbits, but it’s high in sugar. Hay should stay the main part of the diet. Hay should make up about 85% of an adult rabbit’s diet, and fruits and other treats should stay under about 5%. rabbit The rest of this article covers which parts are safe, how much is too much, and how to introduce it. Are apples safe for rabbits? In moderation, yes. Extension-service guidance on rabbit treats lists apples (without the seeds) among…

To sex a baby rabbit, gently hold the kit on its back, press down lightly on either side of the genital opening, and look at its shape. A buck shows a small round opening with a tiny tube or circle poking out. A doe shows a slit or a “V”-shape that doesn’t poke out. The harder part is timing. Newborn kits look almost identical, and even experienced breeders can guess wrong. Most people get reliable results once the kits are a few weeks old, and many keep rechecking until about two or three months. When can you sex baby rabbits?…

Yes, rabbits can eat dragon fruit, but only as a small, occasional treat. It isn’t toxic, and many rabbits like the mild, slightly sweet flesh. Like all fruit, though, it is sugary compared with what a rabbit’s gut is built for. The main thing to remember is that a couple of small bites is a treat and a big bowl is a problem. Is dragon fruit safe for rabbits? Dragon fruit (also called pitaya) is generally considered safe for rabbits in small amounts. I couldn’t find a veterinary study on dragon fruit in rabbits specifically. Guidance comes from general rabbit-nutrition…

Rabbits see a nearly complete circle around them, spot movement very well, and cope with dim light, but they see fine detail poorly and have a blind spot directly in front of the nose. Those traits suit a prey animal that needs to notice a hawk or fox early. They also explain several things pet owners notice, like a rabbit that “misses” a treat held right in front of its face. This guide covers how rabbit vision works and what to do about it at home. How Do Rabbits See the World at a Glance? FeatureWhat rabbits haveField of viewAlmost…

The best meat rabbit for farming is one that reaches market weight quickly on little feed, yields a high share of usable carcass, and comes from does that raise large, healthy litters. For most US farmers that points to the New Zealand White or the Californian, or a cross of the two. But breed is only part of the picture. Genetics, doe productivity, and management decide whether a rabbit is profitable. The Five Traits That Define a Good Meat Rabbit 1. Growth rate. The standard market animal is the fryer. Rabbits are typically slaughtered as fryers at 5 pounds, about…

An angora bunny rabbit is a domestic rabbit bred for long, soft wool. It is rewarding for the right owner and hard on the wrong one. The coat needs grooming several times a week, the animal overheats easily, and wool swallowed during self-grooming can cause a serious digestive problem. If you can commit to that routine, an angora can be a gentle, interesting companion. This guide covers the breeds, the real workload, the health risks, and how to decide whether an angora fits your life. What is an angora bunny rabbit? There are at least 11 distinct angora breeds worldwide,…

Baby bunnies (called kits) eat much less often than most people expect. A mother rabbit, or doe, typically feeds her kits only once or twice in 24 hours, usually before dawn or around dusk, and each session often lasts just three to five minutes. scienceinsights So if you’ve been watching the nest all day and never seen her nurse, that is almost certainly normal. This guide explains why, how to confirm the babies are being fed, and what to do if they aren’t. How Often Mother Rabbits Nurse Domestic and wild rabbits follow the same basic pattern. The doe visits…