Chapter 12: Rabbit Identification and Production Management
MATCHING
Match the following terms with the correct definition.
a.
night feces
m.
pasteurella
b.
constipated
n.
ad lib
c.
doe
o.
hocks
d.
kit
p.
commercial
e.
giant
q.
buck
f.
hutches
r.
plucked
g.
junior
s.
lapin
h.
precocial
t.
lagomorph
i.
senior
u.
trichobezoar
j.
nonruminant
v.
Tyzzer’s disease
k.
kindling
w.
dwarf
l.
semi arch
x.
full arch
1. unable to produce a bowel movement
2. natural occurring bacteria in the digestive system of rabbits
3. adult rabbit under 2 pounds in body weight
4. adult male rabbit
5. process of growing quickly to escape from danger
6. veterinary term for a rabbit
7. the rear joint of the hind leg
8. large size rabbits between 12 and 14 pounds
9. neutered male rabbit
10. hairballs that occur in rabbits
11. female rabbit of breeding age
12. labor process of rabbits
13. bacterial disease spread by air spores that attack the stomach
14. rabbit over 6 months of age
15. special cages for rabbits to go inside or outside and have a solid floor
16. pulling out the hair
17. rabbit under 6 months of age
18. medium size rabbits between 8 and 12 pounds
19. one simple stomach system used to break down plant food particles
20. waste material eaten for nutrition and to help digest foods
21. young newborn rabbit
22. available at all times
Match the following terms with the correct definition.
a.
to pull or remove hair
b.
diarrhea
c.
adult male rabbit
d.
unable to produce a bowel movement
e.
veterinary term for rabbit
f.
neutered male rabbit
g.
rear joint in the hind limbs
h.
process of growing quickly to move from danger
i.
neutered female rabbit
j.
hairball
k.
special cage for housing rabbits
l.
adult female rabbit
m.
young newborn rabbit
23. lagomorph
24. lapin
25. precocial
26. hocks
27. constipated
28. hutches
29. trichobezoar
30. plucked
31. buck
32. doe
COMPLETION
1. Rabbits have an average life span of ____ to ____ years.
2. Rabbits are __________ and eat plant based foods.
3. Rabbits have a gestation length of _____ to _____ days.
4. Rabbits do not ___________ and lack a gall bladder.
5. Kits usually nurse ______ time(s) a day.
6. Bedding for all rabbits should be __________________ free.
7. Rabbits can be _________________ by rubbing their bellies.
8. Rabbits reach maturity at _______ _______ of age.
9. Changes in diet can cause _________________ in rabbits.
10. Which gender should be taken to the breeding cage in rabbits? ______________
11. Orphan bunnies may be ____________ fed until weaned.
12. Rabbits are usually weaned between ______ and _______ weeks of age.
13. Most female rabbits have an average litter size of ____ kits.
SHORT ANSWER
1. List 4 types of foods rabbits eat.
2. List 3 signs of respiratory disease in rabbits.
3. List 5 signs of Tyzzer’s disease in rabbits.
4. List 2 items that can be given to rabbits for hairballs.
5. List 3 grooming basics of rabbits.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is NOT true about rabbits?
a.
Rabbits are ruminants
c.
Rabbits are related to hares
b.
Rabbits are lagomorphs
d.
Rabbits eat their own feces
2. What is “runny nose” in rabbits?
a.
Tyzzer’s disease
c.
pasteurella
b.
Respiratory disease
d.
diarrhea
3. Housing a rabbit should be done by providing ___________ square foot or feet of space per
rabbit.
a.
1
c.
1.5
b.
2
d.
2.5
4. A newborn rabbit should receive _______________ ml of formula per day if orphaned.
a.
10
c.
15
b.
20
d.
5
5. Which of the following behaviors is NOT a normal rabbit behavior?
a.
thumping the foot
c.
striking with the front feet
b.
growling
d.
all are normal rabbit behaviors
6. Which of the following foods is NOT ideal for rabbits?
a.
carrots
c.
lettuce
b.
pellets
d.
chocolate
7. Rabbits should eat this percentage of their body weight as a maintenance diet:
a.
10 %
c.
4 %
b.
2 %
d.
5 %
8. Which of the following diseases has no vaccine or treatment?
a.
Tyzzer’s disease
c.
pasteurella
b.
respiratory disease
d.
all of the above