Rabbit Reproduction - Veterinary Assistant

Question 1

What does it mean for rabbits to be induced ovulators?

Answer 1

induced ovulation means a female of a species where ovulation only takes places when mating happens

Question 2

T or F: Rabbits can breed less than 24 hours after a litter

Answer 2

true

Question 3

What is the maximum number of litters a rabbit can have annually?

Answer 3

12 litters

Question 4

What is the average size of a rabbit litter?

Answer 4

6 kits

Question 5

Aggressive breeding with rabbits

Answer 5

breeders will force does to have 72 kits or more a year at the expense of the mother and other kits

Question 6

Less aggressive breeding model with rabbits

Answer 6

doe is bred every 10 weeks, the breeding occurs while the doe is nursing 6 week old kits

Question 7

Relaxed breeding model with rabbits

Answer 7

does are bred every 14-16 weeks this allows for 3-4 litters annually or a total of 18-24 rabbits

Question 8

How long do rabbit kits drink milk for?

Answer 8

10-14 days

Question 9

T or F: Lactation peaks at 3 weeks

Answer 9

true

Question 10

What is a clear physical dinstinction between bucks and does?

Answer 10

dewlaps - pouch of fat beneath the chin

Question 11

Are dewlaps found in all does?

Answer 11

no, some does do not have dewlaps either due to breed or spaying

Question 12

When do dewlaps develop?

Answer 12

once the rabbit reaches sexual maturity - depends on breed of rabbit

Question 13

T or F: Bucks can develop dewlaps the same as does

Answer 13

false - this is a sign of obesity

Question 14

T or F: There is no correlation between attraction and dewlaps

Answer 14

true

Question 15

What remains open in bucks?

Answer 15

inguinal canals

Question 16

T or F: A bucks testicles do not easily retract

Answer 16

false - they retract easy

Question 17

At what age can rabbits be sexed?

Answer 17

between 6-10 weeks