2006-11-26 22:41:20 · 4 answers · asked by Dr. A 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Domestic rabbits live about 10 years when properly cared for (as a pet). Wild rabbits live a shorter amount of time. They have nature and predators to deal with, and that decreases their life span. They make excellent pets when obtained as babies , and held about 15 minutes a day. You have to hold it every day. If you let a mother rabbbit have too many litters (overbreeding) she won't live 10 years.
2006-11-26 22:55:35 · answer #1 · answered by nannetteburton 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
new born rabbit is called a kit
mom kindles the litter - pulling fur to line her nest and cover the kits.
the doe will nurse 1 maybe 2 times a day - remaining in the nest for only about 5 - 10 minutes. she will not linger near the nest.
Kits eyes open approx 8-10 days
kits start coming out of nest approx 14 days
& begin nibbling solids
they will continue to nurse until about 6 weeks old - or a bit longer depending on mom.
dwarf rabbits can be sexually mature at about 5 months old
they are considered senior (or adult ) at 6 months old.
commercial breeds ( the big guys ) are sexually mature approx 8 months and are considered senior at 9 months old.
dwarf breeds have a longer life span - approx 10 - 12 years
giants approx 6 - 8 years.
doe has no 'Heat' cycle - rather peaks, she ovulates upon stimulation. she has 2 uterus. and will deliver kits appox 30 days after breeding
she can rebreed immediately after kindling!
I have a 6 year old dwarf that continues to produce litters.
hope this answers
KC
2006-11-27 10:48:01 · answer #2 · answered by redsquirrel_55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure exactly what you're asking, but here goes. A domestic rabbit that lives indoors has a life span of about 7-10 years, but I've heard of many that live longer. When a bunny hits about 6 months that signals the "teenage" years and the hormones kick in and you might notice behavior changes: loss of litter box habits, circling your legs, and in boys spraying you with urine and humping. That's a good time to get him neutered or her spayed.
Rabbits need daily care and attention and that means unlimited access to quality grass hays (babies need alfalfa), limited plain pellets, a variety of greens, and the occassional piece of fruit or carrot. They also need daily exercise and most love to be petted, but don't like being held. There is so much to write, that it might be good to have you check out some of the web sites I've listed.
2006-11-26 23:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by Martha G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want to know about the life cycle of a rappit?
2006-11-26 23:15:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋