Along with the breed of ordinary rabbits, there are decorative lop-eared rabbits. This breed is bred specifically for maintenance at home. Such a name rabbit received for hanging long ears, whose length is at least 35 cm.
More such rabbits are called "rabbit-ram" for their similarity to young lambs with hanging ears, covered with dense curly hair. Folds are not afraid, and do not be afraid of the slightest rustle due to the limited hearing associated with the peculiarity of the ears.
Dense hair completely covers their small body, which, due to the almost absent neck, is more like a square. On small short legs, the Fold Rabbit quickly moves around the room, making a loud tapping with the paws on the floor. A flattened comic face with ever-moving mustaches and eye-beads fascinates at first sight.
Homemade Fold Rabbit
Lop-eared rabbits are more like a plush toy. Little sympathizers are endowed with an easy-going and playful character. Complete absence of aggression in behavior, make them favorites in children and adults. At the acquaintance the rabbit first looks at the person, gradually gets used to it and only then responds with love to love.
Folds are easy to remember and respond to your name. These rabbits are friendly, immediately get used to the hands and give in to training. Lop-eared rabbits do not bite and never harm homework. When a dog or cat lives in the apartment, the rabbit feels timidity and stress.
How to care for a rabbit?
Care for rabbits is not difficult. A cage for a decorative rabbit will be a cage where he will spend most of his time. Choosing a cage, you need to think about its size, so that there is enough space for sleeping, for nurseries with hay, as well as for a car and toilet tray. Rabbit should be comfortable in the new dwelling. These rabbits are active at night, and during the day they sleep for 15-17 hours, and they should not be bothered.
Proper nutrition, daily walks, prevention of diseases - this is the key to the successful keeping of a pet. Food should be varied: vegetables, dried fruits, cereals, cooked pasta, white bread crumbs. But the main component of the diet is hay. Hay must always be present in the manger. It must be ensured that the drinker is always filled with fresh, standing water. Excellent appetite allows rabbits to grow rapidly, the weight of an adult rabbit is just over 2 kg.
The toilet tray must be washed daily, because the lop-eared rabbits are surprisingly clean. They are not recommended to bathe often, they comb the fur on their own. If you still bought the animal, beware of drafts. The coat is dense and dries for a long time. It is mandatory to cut the claws with claws.
If you adhere to these simple rules, the pet will be happy and bring only positive to the family.
Fold like all animals, you need to actively move. If the living space allows, the lop-eared rabbit can be strolled at home. Releasing a restless pet to jump around the apartment, be sure to make sure that he does not bite anything during the walk. The instinct of the rodent is perfectly preserved.
How many live rabbit rabbit?
The average life expectancy of the Lop-eared is 10 years. In many respects it depends on how the care for your pet is organized. Protecting him from stress, excessive love of young children, cold and drafts and poor-quality food, you prolong the life of your pet. Do not forget that we are responsible for those who have tamed.