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Husbandry - Rabbits & Ferrets Flashcards

1
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Why is dental diseas common in rabbits?

A

Breed, Diet

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2
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What diet are rabbits teeth + gut designed to deal with?

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Low nutrient + High fibre

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3
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How would a rabbit who is kept for meat’s deit differ to a pets?

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Increased protein levels to enocurage rappid growth (no concern for long term health)

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4
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Expected lifespan of pet rabbits

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5-10 years (up to 18)

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5
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When are farmed rabbits slaughtered?

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8-12 weeks

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6
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What should rabbits eat?

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85% Grass + Hay, 10% Green plants + Herbs, 5% Pellets

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7
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Water bowl or bottle for rabbits?

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Study now show that rabbits are more likey to drink froma bowl vs a water bottle

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8
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Would you house rabbits individually on in pairs?

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Social, Most stable pairing = neutered buck + neutered doe

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9
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What is the minimum measurement guidelines for outdoor enclosures for rabbits?

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3m x 2m x 1m

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10
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What should be included for rabbit ourdoor areas?

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Enclosed hides, Shelter from direct sunlight + draughts, Access to grass + exercise

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What is the minimum measurement guidelines for indoor enclosures for rabbits?

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3m x 2m x 1m

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12
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How to ensure indoor enclosure for rabbits are safe when owner is not there?

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Rabbit-proof wires, Plants are non-toxic, Can be trained: Catflap + Litter tray

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13
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At what temperature are rabbits suseptible to heat stroke?

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> 27

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14
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What is the ideal temperature for rabbits?

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Around 20

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15
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How do rabbits thermoregulate?

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Sweat glands on lips only + Panting ineffective

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16
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Normal rabbit behavours

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Social, burrowing animals, Territorial marking, Entire females ~aggressie, Dig, Chew, Explore, Crepuscular

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17
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What is meant by bunkying?

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Happy jumpy running behaviour response (like ferret dukies)

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18
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What things could you use for enrichment in a rabbit enclosure?

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Tunnels, Hides, Dig boxes, Variety of hay + forage, Scatter feeding, Companionship

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19
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What vaccination can rabbits have?

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Myxomatosis, Viral haemorrhagic disease (VHD)

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20
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What must you check daily with rabbits?

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Fly strike

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21
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What are male ferretes called?

A

Hobs

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22
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What are female ferretes called?

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Jills

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23
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What happens if an entire jill is not mated?

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Stays in oestrus (induce ovulatorys), Lead to anaemia, Life-threatening

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24
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What are the solutions when housing a jill?

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Breeding pair, Jil with vasectomised hob, Ovariogysterectomy, Medication; Proligestone by IM at start of oestrus season & Deslorelin a GnRH depot implant well before breeding season

25
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What is a downside of housing an entire jil with a vasectomised hob?

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May get pseudopregnancy following mating can become territorial + aggressive

26
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What are ferrets diet?

A

Obligate carnivores

27
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What two ways can you feed a ferret?

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Whole carcases with vitamin supplement if from frozen or A complete dry diet (like kibble)

28
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Outside housing requirements for Ferrets

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Secure, Good ventilation, Waterproof, No direct sunlight, Rasied off ground, Escape-proof, Provide nest box/tubes/hammocks

29
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At what temperature do ferrets overheat?

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> 30

30
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Indoor housing requirments for Ferrets

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For when unsupervies, Ventilation, Escape-proof, Provide nest box/tubes/hammocks, Supervised when around house as destructive, Litter tray

31
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What bedding can be used for ferrets?

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Good quality hay/straw, Shredded paper/newspaper

32
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How often should you clean laterines?

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Once daily

33
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Where does the ferret smell occur from?

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Well-developed anal sacs + muscy oils from glands throughout skin

34
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Can you ‘de-scent’ a ferret in the uk?

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No - considered a mutilation

35
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Why would anal-sac removal not alter day to day smell?

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This is due to the glands still present in the skin

36
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What soultions can you provide for the ferret smell?

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Neuter/GnRH agonist infection, Feed an appropraite ferret diet, Bath less + Wash bedding mor

37
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Ferret Behaviour

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Sociable, Handle from early age, Love to play, Very inquisitive, Daily exercise (play/harness waks)

38
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Enrichment for Ferrets

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Tunnels, Hide food, Scattered feed, Occational treats (whole egg/raw bone)

39
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what vaccinations can ferrets have?

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Distemper (canine vaccinr), Rabies for overseas travel

40
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What human ailment are ferrets susceptible to?

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Cold/Flu virus

41
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What breed of rabbit is this?

A

Dutch

42
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What breed of rabbit is this?

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English spot

43
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What breed of rabbit is this?

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Dwarf lop

44
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What breed of rabbit is this?

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English lop

45
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What breed of rabbit is this?

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Belgian hare

46
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What breed of rabbit is this?

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Lionhead

47
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What breed of rabbit is this?

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Angora

48
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What breed of rabbit is this?

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Netherland dwarf

49
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What breed of rabbit is this?

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Flemish giant

50
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What breed of rabbit is this?

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Rex

51
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What breed of rabbit is this?

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New Zealand White

52
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From A + B, can you distinguish what gender this ferret is?

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Hob - Male ferret intact

53
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Label A + B, can you tell what gender of ferret this is?

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A - vulva
B - anus
Jill in oestrus

54
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What coat colour is this ferret?

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Polecat/Sable

55
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What coat colour is this ferret?

A

Dark Polecat/Sable

56
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What coat colour is this ferret?

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Albino

57
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What coat colour is this ferret?

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Black/Dark Eyed White

58
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What coat colour is this ferret?

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Sandy

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