Rabbits are herbivores, according to the Journal of Mammalogy (opens in new tab). If there is a lack of natural predators, an area can quickly become overrun with rabbits.
In two or three months it is ready to start a family of its own. However, the average number is five.Īfter around three weeks, a kit can care for itself, according to the Wildlife Center of Virginia. So, to ensure that the population grows, rabbits have more babies.Īccording to the Wildlife Center of Virginia (opens in new tab), in each pregnancy a female rabbit produces between one and twelve babies, called kittens or kits. This is because only 15 percent of baby rabbits make it to their first birthday, according to the Animal Diversity Web (ADW) (opens in new tab). They breed three to four times each year. Rabbits are known for their insatiable reproductive habits for good reason. (Image credit: Getty Images) Rabbit reproduction View the rabbit poo infographic to see why.A giant continental rabbit, aged 10 months. Rabbits produce two dropping types - hard dry pellets, and softer moist pellets they eat directly from their bottom and are dietary essentials. If these habits change, droppings gets less/stop, or soft droppings stick to their back end, talk to your vet immediately as they could be seriously ill. The amount they eat and drink monitoring. Rabbits become overweight and may suffer if eating more food than needed. Quantities rabbits need to eat depend on age/lifestyle/general health. Avoid sudden changes in diets and do not feed lawnmower clippings as both these upset rabbits' digestive systems causing illness.įeeding quantities adjusted to prevent them from becoming underweight/overweight. Safe, washed leafy green vegetables/herbs/weeds daily. Rabbits don't naturally eat cereals/root vegetables/fruit. Don't feed other treats as they may harm your rabbits. carrots) or fruit only in small amounts as treats. Not eating the right diet results in serious dental disease. Rabbits' teeth grow continuously, needing wearing down and keeping at the correct length/shape by eating grass/hay/leafy green plants. See muesli is unhealthy for rabbits for advice on transferring rabbits to healthier diets. Avoid muesli-style foods as they are associated with health problems.
Growing/pregnant/nursing/underweight rabbits may need larger portions. Don't top the bowl up as rabbits might stop eating enough hay and/or grass. If giving pellets, follow manufacturer's instructions. Hay and/or grass as they're much more important than commercial rabbit pellets ('nuggets'). Rabbits' digestive systems need grass and/or hay to function properly. Rabbits graze, naturally eating grass/other plants for long periods, mainly at dawn and dusk. Good quality hay and/or grass, always available, should constitute the majority of rabbits' diets. Without water rabbits become seriously ill. Fresh clean drinking water continuously, checked twice daily.Always avoid muesli-style food, as these are unhealthy for rabbits and has a number of associated health problems. Root vegetables such as carrots or fruit, should only be given in small portions as a treat, as rabbits don't naturally eat these type of foods. You can supplement with leafy greens and a small amount of pellets. A rabbit's digestive system needs hay or grass to function properly so a healthy supply is extremely important. Fresh, clean drinking water and good quality hay and grass should make up the majority of your rabbits' diet.
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