Standard Chinchilla, also known as Curled Rabbit; English name Standard Chinchilla. Weight: 5-7.5kg. It has a short body, a relatively flat head, vertical ears, and a length not exceeding 12cm. Standard Chinchilla is named after its fur, which resembles the precious South American animal Chinchilla lanigera. The base of the fur is dark gray-blue, gradually turning to light gray in the middle, and the tips are black. When the wind blows, it forms a beautiful curly whirlpool shape, hence the name "Curled Rabbit". Chinese name: Standard Chinchilla
Alias: Curled Rabbit
English name: Standard Chinchilla
Reproduction method: Viviparous
Habits: Gentle and obedient temperament, understands people, empathizes and gets close to people, but also has a strong self-esteem.
Body characteristics: Weight: 5-7.5kg. It has a short body, a relatively flat head, vertical ears, and a length not exceeding 12cm. Standard Chinchilla is named after its fur, which resembles the precious South American animal Chinchilla lanigera. The base of the fur is dark gray-blue, gradually turning to light gray in the middle, and the tips are black. When the wind blows, it forms a beautiful curly whirlpool shape, hence the name "Curled Rabbit".
Diet: Herbivorous
Certification Association: American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA)
Standard Chinchilla rabbits have big ears, chubby bodies, and silver-gray fur, which easily reminds people of cute chinchillas. However, there are still significant differences between Standard Chinchilla rabbits and chinchillas. Standard Chinchilla rabbits are much larger in size compared to chinchillas.
When they are young, Standard Chinchilla rabbits are extremely adorable. Their ears are upright and forward-facing, thin and pink. Their faces are flat and round, giving them a look of not fully grown. They can be kept as pet rabbits. As time passes, the biggest change in Standard Chinchilla rabbits is their bodies starting to elongate. Their ears also start to grow larger, and gradually, you will notice that their hindquarters become plumper. The entire body is cylindrical in shape. Standard Chinchilla rabbits have short tails, which are half gray and half white in color.
It is recommended to keep small pet rabbits for people who love them. They are timid animals and can be startled by sudden noise, strangers, and other unfamiliar animals such as cats and dogs. In the management of keeping rabbits, it is advisable to avoid making loud noises that may startle them, and also to prohibit strangers, cats, and dogs from entering the rabbit hutch. Domestic rabbits have keen hearing and sensitive sense of smell, but they are timid and easily frightened.
When there is a sudden noise, they will immediately be on guard or quickly run away. They will be extremely frightened by sudden loud noises or the presence of unfamiliar people, dogs, cats, snakes, mice, insects, etc. and may stomp their feet loudly, run and crash into the cage in order to escape and avoid danger.
1. Rabbit hemorrhagic disease, also known as viral hemorrhagic disease in rabbits, is an acute infectious disease caused by rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus. It is highly harmful to young rabbits over 3 months old and adult rabbits, but generally does not affect suckling rabbits. It often occurs in early spring and spreads rapidly once it occurs, with a mortality rate of over 95%. The most acute form of the disease is characterized by sudden collapse, screaming, convulsions, and death. Most affected rabbits have a body temperature exceeding 41°C, lethargy, decreased appetite, rapid breathing, swimming-like limb movements, and some may experience seizures. Foamy bloody discharge from the nose is common, and most rabbits die within 12-36 hours after convulsions. At present, there is no specific treatment for this disease. The key is to prevent it by vaccinating rabbits against rabbit hemorrhagic disease. Injection of 1 ml of vaccine is recommended for rabbits aged 1-2 months, and 2 ml for adult rabbits, which can effectively prevent the occurrence of the disease. Once a rabbit is infected, it should be immediately isolated for observation, and the entire population should be given "emergency vaccination against rabbit hemorrhagic disease", which can also achieve better results.
2. Rabbit pasteurellosis is an acute febrile septicemic infectious disease caused by Pasteurella multocida. It mainly affects rabbits aged 2-6 months, especially in spring. If left untreated, the mortality rate is high. In acute cases, affected rabbits suddenly become ill, with a body temperature above 41°C, rapid breathing, sneezing, runny nose, and sometimes diarrhea. Before death, the body temperature drops, the whole body trembles, and the limbs twitch, with death occurring within 12-18 hours. Chronic cases are characterized by elevated body temperature, difficulty breathing, wheezing sounds resembling a bellows, thick nasal discharge, sneezing, scratching the nose with the front paws, decreased appetite, and rabbits often die due to emaciation and exhaustion, with a course of 1-2 weeks. This disease can be effectively prevented and controlled by vaccinating rabbits against Pasteurella multocida. After infection, each rabbit can be intramuscularly injected with 0.50 g of streptomycin and 400,000 units of penicillin twice a day for 5 consecutive days, which has a good effect. Alternatively, 2 ml of 10% sulfadimidine can be injected intramuscularly, or 0.25 g of tetracycline can be added to the feed twice a day, both of which have significant effects.
3. Rabbit colibacillosis mainly affects rabbits aged 1-4 months, especially the first-born and young rabbits, and the mortality rate is very high. It can occur all year round, but it is particularly severe in spring. Affected rabbits have a normal body temperature, depression, weight loss, teeth grinding, salivation, anorexia, increased water intake, abdominal distension, yellowish mucus-like thin feces near the anus, and the feces contain a large amount of nasal mucus. Some feces are transparent and crystalline, while others are harder and resemble dry mouse-like feces. Rabbits with a short course of the disease may die in 1-2 days, while those with a longer course may die in about a week. The prevention of this disease mainly involves improving feeding management, maintaining hygiene, and avoiding frequent changes in feed and feeding moldy feed. Once the disease occurs, timely treatment is necessary. Each kilogram of body weight can be treated with 15 mg of sulfatrim or 0.20 g of berberine taken orally three times a day for three consecutive days. Alternatively, intramuscular injection of oxytetracycline or sulfadimidine can be administered at a dose of 2 ml per rabbit twice a day.
When many owners feed Standard Chinchilla rabbits, they may think of feeding them whatever they want. This will not cause any problems in the short term, but if continued, digestive diseases will definitely occur. So, what kind of food is suitable for Standard Chinchilla rabbits?
1. Mainly specialized rabbit food
It is not easy to provide Standard Chinchilla rabbits with enough nutritious vegetables every day, so it is more convenient to buy ready-made specialized rabbit food. The nutritional formula of specialized rabbit food is very comprehensive, just add some grass, vegetables and fruits appropriately. Most specialized rabbit food contains deodorizing substances, so even if you raise Standard Chinchilla rabbits in your bedroom, you won't feel any odor. In addition, there are also specially available hard foods for rabbits to grind their teeth, which can prevent the rabbit's teeth from growing too long.
2. Vegetables and fruits as supplements
1. Vegetables: carrots, sweet potatoes, cabbage, cucumber, radish leaves, pumpkin, greens. When feeding vegetables, they must be washed and drained before feeding.
2. Fruits: oranges, bananas, grapes, apples, strawberries. When feeding fruits, you should properly reduce the rabbit's water intake to regulate water absorption.
3. Grass: shepherd's purse, plantain, dandelion, goose intestines.
4. Other foods: tofu residue, bread.
3. Taboos for Standard Chinchilla rabbits' food
1. Foods that should be noted: If corn and peanuts are not fresh, they can easily produce a toxic substance called aflatoxin, so only fresh ones can be fed. In addition, potato sprouts contain toxins, so be especially careful.
2. Foods that should not be fed: Strongly stimulating vegetables such as onions, leeks, and garlic are not suitable for feeding rabbits. In addition, chocolate can easily cause food poisoning, so it should be absolutely avoided.
1. Preventing heatstroke in Standard Chinchilla
In summer, it is necessary to prevent the possibility of heatstroke in Standard Chinchilla. Timely cooling measures should be taken for the rabbit, and the ventilation and air circulation in the rabbit hutch should be maintained regularly. It is best to keep the temperature of the hutch between 15-25 degrees Celsius and the humidity around 50%-60%. Summer is a season when bacteria and insects are active, so it is important to disinfect and sterilize to prevent the rabbit from being harmed by bacterial diseases.
2. Cleaning the rabbit cage
Apart from maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the rabbit hutch, the owner should also clean the rabbit's utensils and drinking water containers in a timely manner. Disinfection should be carried out once a week, and after each meal, the utensils should be washed promptly to prevent the rabbit from being infected by bacteria or contagious diseases.
3. Regular bathing for Standard Chinchilla
In the hot summer, it is best for the owner to bathe Standard Chinchilla regularly. This is because summer is the peak season for fleas, lice, and other parasites, and the rabbit's fur is the ideal habitat for these parasites. To prevent the rabbit from being harmed by parasites, the owner should promptly clean and bathe Standard Chinchilla.
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