British Miniature Rabbit Less than 1.1kg, the ears are relatively short, usually no longer than 6.35cm. Reproduction is viviparous, alert and very active.

Chinese name: British Miniature Rabbit

Alias: British Miniature Rabbit, British Rabbit

English Name: Britannia Petite

Origin: Poland

Reproduction: Viviparous

Physical characteristics Weight: less than 1.1kg Ears are relatively short, usually no longer than 6.35cm, high alertness, very active, although body type Petite, but not like other small rabbits in appearance, the head and body are round.

Food: Grass-fed

Certified Association: American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA)

British Small RabbitThe stature is relatively thin, the muscles are relatively compact, the ears are wide, and the ears are erect behind the head, which looks very alert.

British miniature rabbits are petite and originated in England and Poland. When they are brought to the United States and accepted by the American Rabbit Society, they have a recognized BreedName "British Small Rabbit". British small rabbits have now been shown to have multiple eye colors. Originally, the American Rabbit Society only recognized the white ruby-eyed British miniature rabbit, but since then, four colors of black, black otter, chestnut, and sable have been accepted. In addition to the initially recognized ruby-eyed British small rabbits, there are now 5 types of British small rabbits recognized by the American Rabbit Association.

British miniature rabbits were once larger than today's breeds. The ideal weight of the British small rabbit is about 1 kg. They are one of the smallest breeds of domestic rabbits. The small British rabbit has a bright upright body and good balance. Breeding small English rabbits requires patience and proper handling so that they have the opportunity to display their beautiful upright posture. Because they are an active rabbit, when showing They don't need much urging to show their charismatic side.

British Rabbit In a suitable environment, the control of temperature and humidity is the main factor, followed by a clean environment and reasonable lighting. Light can affect the The growth and development of small rabbits can even affect its breeding.

1. The temperature of British small rabbits

The body temperature of British small rabbits is around 38~39.5℃ all year round. They belong to warm-blooded animals. It will adjust the heat generated by itself according to the change of the external temperature, and balance the temperature difference between the body and the outside world. Self-generated heat consumes a lot of energy.

2. Humidity of British small rabbits

The breeding humidity of British small rabbits is generally controlled at 60%~65%. If it is too high, it is easy to cause the British small rabbit to get sick. The winter in the north is relatively dry, and with the heating in the room, the increase in temperature makes the moisture in the air volatilize faster. At this time, we need to use a humidifier to increase the humidity in the room.

Third, clean air

First of all, make sure there are no harmful gases. Under certain conditions, such as in a newly renovated room, a large amount of toxic gas will be produced due to poor ventilation, which is not only harmful to small British rabbits, but also not conducive to human health. In addition, the excrement of the British small rabbit will volatilize harmful gases such as ammonia and carbon dioxide at a certain temperature, and the British small rabbit is very sensitive to these gases, so it must be cleaned up in time.

4. Lighting of British small rabbits

Because ultraviolet rays have bactericidal effect, certain light is necessary. But continued exposure to bright light can greatly increase the risk of skin cancer in British small rabbits. Adult British small rabbits should not be exposed to the sun for more than 14 hours a day, and direct sunlight should be avoided in summer. Young rabbits have fragile skin and should avoid direct sunlight.

British small rabbits is hay, rabbit food and water. Of course, within a certain range, it is possible to provide him with some vegetables. But for the type of vegetables we want all choices, not all vegetables are suitable for it.

The water content of vegetables is about 85%, its crude fiber content is low, and its palatability is good. Rabbits are greedy. Feeding vegetable leaves to young rabbits within 90 days of age will cause the young rabbits to appear in only a few days. diarrhea. If the rabbit develops diarrhea after eating vegetables, it should stop feeding vegetables, add green hay and dry leaves, and add 2% charcoal powder or 2% medicinal charcoal to the mixture or batch for treatment.

Mustard, rape, radish and other cruciferous vegetables contain glucosinolates. Under the action of myrosinase, it can generate toxins such as nitrile, which can damage the liver and kidneys of rabbits. Therefore, cruciferous vegetables should be fed as little as possible. Feeding rabbits with vegetables harmed by aphids and cabbage worms can cause conjunctivitis, stomatitis, gastroenteritis, rhinitis, vaginitis, abdominal pain and diarrhea in rabbits. While feeding the rabbits with vegetables correctly, some feeds with low water content (bran, etc.) and feeds with high crude fiber content (dry leaves, etc.) should be fed. Vegetables to feed rabbits should be fresh and dew-free.