Rabbits Flashcards
What is the order of a rabbit?
Lagomorpha
What is another name for the European rabbit?
Oryctolagus Cuniculus
What does crepuscular mean?
Active during morning and evening hours
What is the lifespan of a rabbit?
5-12 years
What is a rabbits heart rate?
180-300 bpm
What is a rabbits respiratory rate?
30-60 breaths per minute
(>100 if stressed)
What should a rabbits rectal temperature be?
38.5-40oC
How many teeth do rabbits have?
28
What is the dental formula of a rabbit?
2-0-3-3/1-0-2-3
What is the name for the two tiny incisors that are located behind rabbits upper incisors?
peg teeth
What is the vertebral formula of a rabbit?
C7, T12-13, L7, S4, Cd 15-16
What ribs meet the sternum in the rabbit?
The first 7
Where are vertebral fractures from kicking most likely to occur in the rabbit?
L6-L7
What should the adult weight of a rabbit be?
1000-8000 g
How long is oestrus in rabbits?
5-6 days
How long does gestation last in rabbits?
31-32 days
True or false?
Rabbits have high embryonic mortality.
True
embryonic mortality is 30%!
What percentage of a rabbits diet should consist of fibre?
20-25%
What percentage of an adult rabbits diet should consist of proteins?
12-16%
What percentage of a lactating does diet should consist of proteins?
19%
where do rabbits get their main protein intake from?
Plant material
What percentage of a rabbits diet should consist of fat?
2-3%
What are indigestible fibres composed of?
Cellulose and lignin
Why is indigestible fibre important?
Promotes gut motility and provides optimal dental wear