Rabbit Care and Breeds Review

Lagamorphs include the animals below EXCEPT

• Rabbits

• Rodents

• Hares

• Pikas

Rabbits can be housed outside as long as

• The temperature is above 80 degrees.

• The rabbit has long hair to keep them warm.

• The have nest box or house to shelter from the wind/drafts.

• The humidity is high.

A female rabbit is called a

• Dam

• Doe

• Sow

• Mare

A change in light and temperature can cause

• 1 Molting

• 2 Breeding receptivity

• Both 1 and 2

• None of the above

A rabbit should be allowed to have _________________ 24 hours a day.

• Pellets

• Carrots

• Hay

• Treats

The name for black, greasy stools that contains nutrients and is re-ingested for nutrition is called

• Coccidiosis

• Cecotropes

• Kindling

• Enteritis

An unique characteristic that sets lagamorphs apart from rodents.

• Mammals

• Warm-blooded

• 2 pairs of upper incisors

• Gnawing

Physical characteristics that help rabbits escape predation are...

• large ears

• Near 360 degree vision

• powerful hind legs

• all of the above

Early domesticated rabbits were kept as

• pets

• rodent control

• companions

• food

When choosing a location for your rabbit hutch, you should always remember...

• Hot climates

• Good ventilation

• Freezing climates

• High humidity