Standards (part 3) Rabbits

Question 1

T or F. Indoor housing for rabbits must be heated

Answer 1

F

Question 2

When must auxiliary ventilation be required when housing rabbits

Answer 2

when ambient temp is above 85F

Question 3

When should artificial cooling be provided for rabbits

Answer 3

For rabbits that live outdoors, when atmospheric temp is above 90F

Question 4

When is shelter required for rabbits housed outdoors

Answer 4

• when protection is needed from rainy or snow

- when atmospheric temp is below 40

Question 5

When is a nesting box required for rabbit housing

Answer 5

for a female with a litter less than 1 month old

Question 6

Are food and water receptacles counted in the calculation of floor space for rabbits?

Answer 6

No, they should be excluded

Question 7

What is the minimum height requirement for rabbits

Answer 7

14 inches

Question 8

What is minimum floor space requirement for rabbits less than 2kg?

Answer 8

• 1.5 sq ft

- 4 sq feet for female with litter

Question 9

What is minimum floor space required for 2-4kg rabbit?

Answer 9

• 3 sq ft

- 5 sq ft for female with litter

Question 10

what is minimum floor space required for rabbits 4-5.4kg?

Answer 10

4 sq feet

6 sq feet for female with litter

Question 11

What is minimum floor space required for rabbits larger than 5.4kg

Answer 11

5 sq feet

7.5 sq feet

Question 12

How often must primary enclosures for rabbits be sanitized

Answer 12

at least once every 30d

Question 13

How many live rabbits can be transported in the same enclosure?

Answer 13

not more than 15