The original habitat of the cream rabbit is France. The cream rabbit is an ancient breed in France, and it gradually spread to the United States. In the United States, the cream rabbit has been genetically modified by humans and has become the cream rabbit that we see now. The fur color of the cream rabbit is cream, so it is also called the cream rabbit.
Chinese name: 忌廉兔 (Cream rabbit)
Chinese alias: 奶油兔 (Cream rabbit)
English name: Crème D'Argent
Place of origin: France
Reproduction method: Viviparous
Diet: Herbivorous
Physical characteristics: The fur is thick, except for the belly fur which is creamy white, the rest of the body has beautiful orange-silver fur, the facial area is darker, but it will become lighter as it grows up, and the eyes are brown.
Weight: 3.8~5kg.
Certification association: American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA).
The cream rabbit originated from France. In the mid-1800s, the cream rabbit was developed, but there is not much evidence to confirm which rabbit breed its ancestors came from. It is known that it closely resembles the Champagne rabbit and also originated from France. In 1877, there were records about the cream rabbit circulating in the Paris area of France. In 1934, the cream rabbit was introduced to the United States and breeding work was also carried out locally. It made its appearance at a rabbit exhibition in 1936 and two years later, a set of standards for the cream rabbit was established in the United States.
It is recommended to keep pet rabbits for those who love them. It is not easy to provide various vegetables with sufficient nutrition to rabbits every day, so it is more convenient to purchase ready-made special rabbit food for feeding. The nutrition formula in special rabbit food is very comprehensive, just add some grass, vegetables and fruits appropriately. Most of the special rabbit food contains substances with deodorizing function, so even if you keep your rabbits in the bedroom, you won't feel any odor. In addition, there are special hard foods available for rabbits to grind their teeth, which can prevent their teeth from growing too long.
1. If a cream rabbit suffers from diarrhea, its feces will become watery, its appetite will decrease, and it will appear lethargic.
Treatment method: Mash garlic, mix it with feed and charcoal ash, and feed it to the cream rabbit. It will recover quickly!
2. If a cream rabbit has fleas, the fleas will bite the rabbit, causing it to feel itchy and constantly scratch and chew.
Treatment method: Spray the cream rabbit's body with tobacco extract, or spray it with the insecticide Defiance for animals, with a solution ratio of 1%.
Cream rabbits have many food options, including grass, hay, vegetables, fruits, and more. However, these foods also have some disadvantages. The simplest and most convenient option is rabbit pellets.
1. What can cream rabbits eat?
Carrots, sweet potatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, radish leaves, pumpkin, and greens. When feeding vegetables, they must be thoroughly washed and drained before feeding. Oranges, bananas, grapes, apples, and strawberries. When feeding fruits, the rabbit's water intake should be reduced appropriately to regulate water absorption. Chickweed, plantain, dandelion, and goose lettuce. Tofu residue and bread.
2. What foods should cream rabbits avoid?
It is not advisable to feed rabbits with strong irritating vegetables, such as onions, leeks, and garlic. In addition, chocolate can easily cause food poisoning, so it should be completely avoided. Also, in addition to plant-based feeds, do not feed rabbits with animal-based feeds such as pork and chicken. Rabbits may eat these foods, but it can cause health problems.
3. Recommendations for cream rabbit diet
It is not easy to provide rabbits with a variety of vegetables that provide sufficient nutrition every day, so it is more convenient to purchase ready-made rabbit pellets for feeding. The nutrition formula in specialized rabbit feed is comprehensive. Just add some grass, vegetables, and fruits as appropriate. Most specialized rabbit feed contains substances that have deodorizing functions, so even if you keep your rabbits in the bedroom, you won't notice any odors. There are also specialized hard foods available for rabbits to grind their teeth, which can prevent their teeth from growing too long.
If the rabbit is dirty, you can help the rabbit take a bath, but it is recommended to: if the rabbit is not very dirty, use a cloth dipped in warm water to wipe it clean. If you really choose to take a bath, you must be careful not to let its ears get wet, otherwise it will get inflamed. After bathing, make sure to blow dry it immediately, otherwise it will catch a cold. Moreover, you should not bathe too frequently. The rabbit's skin has a protective layer, and water washing will damage this protective layer, making the rabbit prone to skin problems. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid frequent water washing. It is enough to bathe once every two or three months.