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Rabbit Care and Breeds Review

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Lagamorphs include the animals below EXCEPT

a)

Rabbits

b)

Rodents

c)

Hares

d)

Pikas

2.

Rabbits can be housed outside as long as

a)

The temperature is above 80 degrees.

b)

The rabbit has long hair to keep them warm.

c)

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

d)

The humidity is high.

3.

A female rabbit is called a

a)

Dam

b)

Doe

c)

Sow

d)

Mare

4.

A change in light and temperature can cause

a)

1 Molting

b)

2 Breeding receptivity

c)

Both 1 and 2

d)

None of the above

5.

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

a)

Pellets

b)

Carrots

c)

Hay

d)

Treats

6.

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

a)

Coccidiosis

b)

Cecotropes

c)

Kindling

d)

Enteritis

7.

An unique characteristic that sets lagamorphs apart from rodents.

a)

Mammals

b)

Warm-blooded

c)

2 pairs of upper incisors

d)

Gnawing

8.

Physical characteristics that help rabbits escape predation are...

a)

large ears

b)

Near 360 degree vision

c)

powerful hind legs

d)

all of the above

9.

Early domesticated rabbits were kept as

a)

pets

b)

rodent control

c)

companions

d)

food

10.

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

a)

Hot climates

b)

Good ventilation

c)

Freezing climates

d)

High humidity

11.

The length of pregnancy for rabbits is

a)

5 months

b)

90-93 days

c)

31-33 days

d)

9 months

12.

True/False- Rabbits are born hairless, deaf and blind.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

A baby rabbit is called a

a)

Pup

b)

Junior

c)

cub

d)

kit

14.

A male rabbit is called a

a)

Tom

b)

Buck

c)

Hob

d)

Boar

15.

What are three (3) items that should be in your rabbit's cage at all times?

a)

toys, treats, carrots

b)

clean bedding, food/hay and water.

c)

Litter box, lettuce, house

d)

play tunnel, hammock, climbing structure

16.

White is the most popular color for this breed and is widely used for commercial meat production.

a)

English Angora

b)

New Zealand

c)

Holland Lop

d)

Mini Rex

17.

This a small long-haired breed was first introduced in1984 by rabbit breeder Bonnie Seeley of High Bridge, New Jersey.

a)

Netherland Dwarf

b)

Lionhead

c)

Jersey Wooly

d)

Mini Rex

18.

This tiny breed is the smallest of domestic rabbits and only weighs between 1.75 to 2.5 lbs!

a)

Lionhead

b)

Holland Lop

c)

Mini Rex

d)

Netherland Dwarf

19.

This large breed usually has a white body with dark markings on their tail, nose, feet and ears.

a)

California

b)

Rex

c)

New Zealand

d)

Dutch

20.

This is one of the oldest breeds with very distinctive markings: white blaze (nose), white front, color circling the eyes, cheeks and ear. Color starts about the middle of the back to the tail with a straight dividing line, the feet and hind legs are white.

a)

Mini Rex

b)

Netherland Dwarf

c)

Dutch

d)

California

21.

This tiny rabbit has a compact and rounded body. What makes them unique is the fact that they have a mane.

a)

Jersey Wooly

b)

English Angora

c)

New Zealand

d)

Lionhead

22.

This rabbit is mainly bred for their fine quality wool, which is silky and soft.

a)

Jersey Wooly

b)

Lionhead

c)

Rex

d)

English Angora

23.

These little rabbits have broad, thick ears that hang down beside the head and have a dense coat of soft, medium length hair.

a)

Netherland Dwarf

b)

Mini Rex

c)

Holland Lop

d)

Jersey Wooly

24.

Caused by the misalignment of the incisors causing

the overgrowth of teeth and can lead to jaw

infections and/or weight loss from the rabbit not

being able to eat properly.

a)

Enteritis

b)

Malocclusion

c)

Ringworm

d)

Sore Hocks

25.

Caused by urine soaked bedding and wire bottom

cages. Symptoms include ulcerated and inflamed

hind feet.

a)

Ear Mites

b)

Pasteurella (Snuffles)

c)

Coccidiosis

d)

Sore Hocks

26.

Caused by a parasite found in the ears and in some

cases may spread to surrounding areas. Symptoms

include intense itching, shaking of the head, skin

scales on the inner ear, hair loss.

a)

Sore Hocks

b)

Ear Mites

c)

Fly Strike

d)

Heat Stroke

27.

A potentially fatal illness that occurs when flies lay eggs in a rabbit's fur, usually around its bottom, which then mature into maggots and eat into the rabbit's flesh.

a)

Fly Strike

b)

Ear Mites

c)

Hairballs

d)

Mxyomatosis

28.

Rabbits can carry this bacteria in their nasal passages without exhibiting any signs of illness. However, when triggered by stress or other illness the disease can become potentially life threatening. Symptoms include sneezing. thick discharge from the nose, red looking nose, difficulty breathing, runny eyes.

a)

Enteritis

b)

Pasteurella (Snuffles)

c)

Coccidiosis

d)

Heat Stroke

29.

Can occur when a rabbit is exposed to high temperatures, even for a short period of time. Rabbits cannot cool themselves down by sweating, only by dilating the blood vessels in their ears, so are susceptible to overheating which can be fatal if left untreated.

a)

Heat Stoke

b)

Coccidiosis

c)

Myxomatosis

d)

Fly Strike

30.

It is caused by microscopic parasites that live in the intestine and/or liver and is transmitted by direct contact with infected animals or their urine, feces, bedding or water. Symptoms include diarrhea, rapid weight loss, bloated stomach, rough coat

a)

Runny eyes

b)

Coccidiosis

c)

Malocclusion

d)

Ear Mites

31.

True/False- Rabbits can fracture their spine if handled improperly and allowed to forcefully kick their back legs.

a)

True

b)

False