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| Why are all wire cages better? |
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Definition
| They are self-cleaning and save lots of work |
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| A defect in a rabbit which makes it ineligible for competition is called what? |
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Definition
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A clean nestbox is extremely important.
True or False |
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Definition
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| Why is good sanitation important in your rabbitry? |
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Definition
| It helps to prevent disease |
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Term
Rabbits lose body heat through their tails.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Term
Commercial pellets give the best meat production.
True or False? |
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Definition
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| Is hot weather or cold weather more dangerous to your rabbits? |
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Definition
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| The word "Normal" describes what on a rabbit? |
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Definition
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Term
| Name 3 of the 8 commercial breeds developed in the United States. |
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Definition
Giant Angora (Massachusetts)
Californian (California)
Cinnamon (Montana)
Florida White (Florida)
New Zealand (Ohio)
Palomino (Washington)
Satin (Indiana)
Silver Fox (Ohio) |
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The nestbox should be placed in the doe's cage right after breeding.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Term
If you feed your rabbit pelleted grains, you should also provide it with a salt spool.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Term
Baby rabbit double their birth weight in 6 days.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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| What is the name of the longer, stiffer hairs in a rabbit's coat? |
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Definition
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Term
| Is rabbit meat white, dark, or both? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| Can people get ringworm from rabbits? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the two show classifications for all lop breeds in the current Standard of Perfection? |
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Definition
| Broken Pattern and Solid Pattern |
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Term
| Name one breed of rabbit on which you will find upright fur. |
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Definition
Rex
Mini Rex
Silver Fox (when fur is stroked from tail to shoulder) |
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Term
| What is the father of a rabbit called? |
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Definition
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Term
| Name 2 breeds that would be disqualified for a dewlap. |
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Definition
Britannia Petite
Himalayan
Netherland Dwarf
Polish
Tan
Silver |
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Term
| Name 2 of the smallest breeds of rabbits. |
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Definition
Netherland Dwarf Not over 2 1/2 lbs
Britannia Petite Not over 2 1/2 lbs
Dwarf Hotot Ideal 2 1/2 lbs Not over 3
Polish Ideal 2 1/2 lbs, 3 1/2 lbs max |
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Term
Is is more important to give your rabbit plenty of food than plenty of water.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Term
| What breed of rabbit originated in China? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the age of a junior rabbit? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| An inflammation of the mammary glands. |
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Term
| In freezing weather, should rabbits be given warm water or cold water? |
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Definition
| Warm water, it encourages them to drink more |
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Term
| How often is the Standard of Perfection revised? |
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Definition
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Term
| Name one breed of rabbit on which you will find Satin fur. |
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Definition
Satin
Satin Angora
Mini Satin |
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Term
Rabbits can stand cold weather as long as they have shelter from direct wind and some protection from the cold.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Term
| Baby rabbits should double their birth weight in how many days? |
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Definition
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Term
Which breeds need more protection from cold?
Large, medium, or dwarf breeds? |
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Definition
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Term
A doe and litter use the same size cage as an individual rabbit.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the 2 important elements of rabbit nutrition? |
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Definition
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Term
| In what country did the American Fuzzy Lop originate? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is a butterfly to rabbit raisers? |
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Definition
| A nose marking on some breeds and broken varieties of rabbits |
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Term
| What ages are 4-H Juniors? |
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Definition
| 8 to 10 years of age as of October 1st of the current 4-H year |
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Term
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Definition
| The brightness and brilliance of the fur |
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Term
| What is an albino rabbit? |
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Definition
| A pink-eyed white furred/wooled rabbit |
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Term
| What is the best prevention and control of parasites? |
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Definition
The best prevention measures are:
1) sanitation
2) good housing
3) adequate food ration
4) an understanding of potential parasite problems |
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Term
| How much water should a rabbit have a day? |
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Definition
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Term
A rabbit should never be picked up by the ears.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Term
| What amount of commercial rabbit pellets should you feed a rabbit each day? |
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Definition
| 1 to 1 1/2 ounces per pound per day |
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Term
| What percentage of the rabbit is bone? |
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Definition
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Term
| Why do giant breeds need wood boards in their cages? |
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Definition
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Term
| In what country did the Dutch originate? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is a Novice in the 4-H Rabbit Program? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Satin
Satin Angora
Mini Satin |
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Term
| Where do rabbits get energy to keep them warm in the cold months? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| A division within a breed or group determined by color |
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Term
| List 6 General Disqualifications (all breeds) |
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Definition
| Ear canker, slobbers, pot belly, vent disease, abscesses, mange condition with flakes resembling dandruff or scale on the skin, fungus growth, infestation by mites, fleas, or lice. Colds, abnormal eye discharge, tumors or abnormal swelling, rupture or hernia, sore hocks. Any deviation from normally accepted body condition of the body structure, crooked legs, deviated or hooked spine, torn ears, malocclusion, pigeon breast, over or under weight, broken tail, wry tail, tails out of alignment, split penis or only one testicle, neutered animals. Missing or broken teeth or toenails, simple malocclusion/butting or pegged teeth, blindness, cataracts, unmatched eyes, all eye, off colored eyes, spots or specks on the eye, marbled eyes, conjunctivitis, illegible or wrong tattoo, tattoo not in left ear, tattoo obliterated by tattoo ink so as to be unreadable. Wrong sex, breed, group, or variety as entered. Foreign colored spots within a color, indications of ill health, or other departure from generally accepted healthy condition |
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Term
| What type of fur does an English Angora have? |
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Definition
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Term
Rabbits enjoy hot weather.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Term
| What do the 4 "H's" stand for in the 4-H? |
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Definition
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Term
| Are rabbits or hares born with their eyes open? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the term for a bent or twisted tail? |
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Definition
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Term
| How does a rabbit normally file down it's teeth? |
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Definition
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Term
| Flyback and Rollback describe what on a rabbit? |
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Definition
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Term
English Lops have shorter ears than French Lops.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Term
During breeding, put the female in the male's cage.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| How do you stop bleeding from a rabbit's nails trimmed to short? |
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Definition
| Dip it in flour or "Kwik-Stop" |
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Term
| Give 5 reasons why rabbits are raised. |
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Definition
Show
Meat
Pet
Fur/Wool
Lab Research |
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Term
| Can rabbits get ringworm? |
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Definition
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Term
| What term is used to describe a large assembly or group of rabbits? |
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Definition
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Term
A doe nurses her litter 5 times a day.
True or False? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does "gestation" mean? |
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Definition
1) the length of time between conception and birth (usually 31 days)
2)The carrying or young
OR
3)the time period that a pregnant doe carries her young
4)The time between breeding and kindling when the doe is pregnant |
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Term
| What percentage of a rabbit is usable? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Middle or Inner Ear infection |
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Term
| What organs of the rabbit are inside the chest cavity, well protected by the bony ribs? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| What is the name of the book which the ARBA publishes which describes all breeds of rabbits? |
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Definition
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Term
| What do the letters ARBA stand for? |
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Definition
| American Rabbit Breeders Association |
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Term
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Definition
Cheeks
Blaze
Neck
Nairline
Saddle
Undercut
Stops |
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Term
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Definition
English Lop
Holland Lop
French Lop
American Fuzzy Lop
Mini Lop |
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Term
| What is the rear part of a rabbit called? |
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Definition
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Term
| What breed has transparent guard hairs? |
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Definition
The Satin Breeds:
Satin
Angora Satin
Mini Satin |
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Term
| How old are baby rabbits when they open their eyes? |
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Definition
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Term
| What 3 breeds of rabbit were developed in Washington State? |
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Definition
Palomino
Lionhead
Argente Brun |
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Term
| Name the 2 white pointed breeds. |
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Definition
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Term
| During the cold months how should you adjust your rabbit's feed? |
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Definition
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Term
| What do you check for when checking the toenails? |
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Definition
Mismatched toenails
Broken toenails
Missing toenails
Wrong colored toenails |
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Term
| The Satin breed began as a mutation from what other breed? |
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Definition
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Term
| When should a nestbox be put in a doe's cage? |
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Definition
| 27-28 days after breeding |
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Term
| List 3 important considerations in selecting or building a nest box. |
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Definition
1) Sanitation
2) Size
3) Protection from weather
4) Keep the babies from falling out |
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Term
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Definition
1) Changes that take place in a gene that causes it to express itself in a different way from the original gene. Most mutations are recessive to the original and many are lethal
2) The sudden change of a physical characteristic caused by an alteration of the organization of a gene. The best known mutations are the Rex and Satin fur structures |
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Term
| What is one of the largest sized breeds recognized by the ARBA? (No Maximum Weight) |
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Definition
Giant Angora
Checkered Giant
Flemish Giant
French Lop
English Lop |
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Term
| What is the mother of a rabbit called? |
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Definition
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Term
| How often does a doe nurse her kits? |
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Definition
| Once or Twice a day (sometimes more depending on how much milk she produces) |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Best Opposite Sex (of Breed) |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| What does BOSG stand for? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| What does BOSV stand for? |
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Definition
| Best Opposite Sex of Variety |
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Term
| What is the term for crooked teeth? |
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Definition
Wolf teeth
Buckteeth
Maloclussion |
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Term
| What is the purpose of the tattoo? |
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Definition
| Identification of the rabbit |
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Term
| What is the term of giving birth to rabbits called? |
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Definition
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