I'm getting a netherland dwarf mix rabbit but he weighs about 15 pounds is he overweight? And i don't know if i should give him a salt block is it important?
Also i would like to know how long the average lifespan for rabbits.
2007-03-22 15:22:27 · 6 answers · asked by extrabeats 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Rabbits don't need a salt block if you feed them pellets.
An average rabbit weighs five to eight pounds or more, but a Netherland Dwarf has an adult weight of about 2-1/2 pounds. So, yes, your rabbit is overweight even for a mix. Their average lifespan is around 7 to 10 years.
Peruse your local pet store and don't be afraid to ask about what you need to house a rabbit - there is no such thing as a stupid question when you're trying to learn to care for a new pet. Also, line up a vet before you get your bunny and take him there as soon as you get him to check for disease, parasites and any problems.
2007-03-22 15:28:56 · answer #1 · answered by Heather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I raise Netherland Dwarfs and the standard calls for them to not be over 2 1/2 pounds. It would all depend on what he is mixed with but I don't think that he should be 15 pounds, so yes i would say he's overweight. As long as your feeding a good rabbit diet everything is in his feed so nothing needs to be added for him to be healthy. Some breeders give hay but that's about it. Average life span for my rabbits is about 7-8 years.
2007-03-23 07:01:09 · answer #2 · answered by neth_dwarf2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't looked this up but from my own experience the rabbits don't need salt blocks I would just give him carrots lettuce or celery. Also, I don't think 15 lbs. is too fat I know a rabbit that weighs 35 lbs. Last, my rabbit is 6 years old and still healthy and happy.
2007-03-22 16:21:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what he's crossed with. if it's like, dwarf and large holland lop then he's about the right weight. but if he's say dwarf and havana cross that's a little on the heavy side. a salt block is not imperative as some might say(and i know, i've had several rabbits) but yes it can help they're health.
good luck!
2007-03-22 15:54:05 · answer #4 · answered by rinestonehorsegirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting the male neutered maybe a bigger concept. My male cat is neutered however my feminine cat is not spayed. We selected to neuter the male as a substitute considering that the male's genitalia is at the external and the feminine's in at the within. That's why spaying is riskier than neutering. But I consider spaying and neutering each duration the existence span by means of a number of years.
2016-09-05 12:40:42 · answer #5 · answered by wojtowicz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on when your gonna cook him his life span depends on that as well
2007-03-22 15:27:49 · answer #6 · answered by dog hunter 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋