Polish Rabbit

Polish (UK)

polish rabbit

Polish rabbit is one of a very small and specialized to obtain an elegant upright. Polish rabbit is very lively and energetic.

Size: Dwarf

Hair type: Short

Origins

Polish rabbit, although their name, was developed in England in the mid 19th century and was named to 'polish' their shiny coats. They are thought to have come from mixed ancestry (probably small wild rabbit crossed with Dutch and Silvers) are imported from Belgium and is often referred to as Belgium rabbit table. Rabbit meat is enhanced in the development of Poland; Although small it was brought up to the table and considered a delicacy. Poland recognized the breed in 1884, initially in a variety of white (pink or blue eyes). Colored varieties introduced in the 1950s and Poland became very popular in the United Kingdom and the United States, where it is known as Britannia Petite (renamed so as not to be confused with the kind of Polish Americans).

Appearance

Polish rabbit is one of a very small range of special weight 700 g - 1.2 kg (1 ½ - 2 ½ lbs) typical for rabbits Poland, elegant, upright pose them. 

They are small, well-boned and slender rabbit, with a curved, like a rabbit body. 

The head is wedge-shaped in profile with a pointed nose and ears were enough adjacent overhead, giving the appearance of a warning. Poland has a smooth coat is short, fine hair.

Colour

• White (pink or blue eyes)
• Black
• Blue
• Brown
• Purple
• Sable
• Smoke Pearl
• Agouti
• Agouti Red
• Opal
• lynx
• chinchilla
• Squirrel
• Tan
• Fox
• Tortoiseshell
• Orange
• Fawn
• Steel
• Himalayan

Temperaments

Polish rabbit is very lively and energetic. Despite its small size, they require a lot of space because they are almost constantly active. Polish rabbit can run very fast, jump high and really enjoyed the freedom to race around. They are intelligent and curious and like climbing and surfing; regular exercise is very important to prevent boredom. 

Polish rabbits are not good with children. They do not like to be hugged, preferring to be on the move and are too small and fragile for young children to handle safely. 

Polish rabbit should get used to address early and tender age, understanding approach is essential. They can be unforgiving of any rough treatment and bad experience can leave them very wary or even aggressive toward humans. 

The Polish can be lively and entertaining for rabbit owners who are more experienced.

Special requirements

Select a rabbit with a good temperament, from the leading breeders or rescue centers.

Palomino Rabbit

Palomino

palomino rabbit

The Palomino originated in the US in the 1950s and easily recognizable for the orange color typical fawny. Durable and strong, docile breed is popular both as a rabbit and pets.

Size: Large

Hair type:Medium

Origins

The Palomino rabbit breed was developed in the state of Washington, USA, by Mark and Mabel Youngs during the 1940s and 50s. Unfortunately, the record of rabbit breeds used to develop Youngs Palomino saved but will not buy rabbit meat from local residents to the nursery. When the yellow / brown colored rabbit or "Tawnies" which is produced in this litter will be raised together and other descendants also included in what is called Mr Youngs "breeding colors blen", eventually resulting yellowish brown or golden color that we see today. This breed was first presented in 1952 at the convention ARBA as "Washingtonian" but with the proposal for a better name; Palomino been presented again and breed under this name in 1953. Palomino breed was officially recognized by the ARBA in 1957 and have been exported to Europe, although not recognized by the BRC.

Appearance

The Palomino is a large breed rabbits usually weigh 4 - 4.5 kg (9 - £ 10). The body is medium length with a meat company and its back is also unanimously. The large, upright ears and brown eyes. The most common color, golden, orange-yellow is the color of water on the bottom layer of cream or white while the Lynx has various color mixing surface silver or gray to orange-yellow upper layer of water under white or beige. The coat is rough and full.

Colour

• Gold
• Lynx

Temperament

Palominos are also suitable tame rabbit as a pet and is excellent with children.

Dry Food For Rabbit

Dry / Concentrate Rabbit Food

Dry Food (Pellets)

Pet rabbit has traditionally been eating the kind of food as the main part of their diet but reserves today is just to feed dry food in small quantities, about 2 to 3 oz per rabbit per day ...

The "dry / solid food" we mean any commercial rabbit food available in pet shops and other retailers.

Pet rabbit has traditionally been eating the kind of food as the main part of their diet but reserves today just to feed dry food in small quantities, about 2 to 3 oz per rabbit per day (approx. One eggcup full).

This is because if the rabbits have access advertising cf for dry food, will often choose to eat is not a straw. Hay is important to wear the rabbit down the teeth and provide the necessary fiber. So rabbit eats too much dry food tend to be overweight, prone to dental problems and produce "poo stick" instead of a hard, round pellets is normal.

A small amount of dry food that is beneficial to provide the rabbit with calcium and vitamins they need.

Muesli

As the name suggests, this type of rabbit looks like a muesli mix is ​​made up of various types of dry food. It is not recommended as it can cause selective eating, where rabbits pick out the bits it likes and leave the rest, thereby losing some of the nutrients.

Nuggets

Dry food has been developed specifically to prevent selective eating and is also higher in fiber than the kind of muesli mixture. It is recommended by vets and rabbit you can eat for a small amount, about one per day for the full eggcup / small and medium-sized rabbit.

There are different versions of pieces available, such as for overweight bunny, baby bunny rabbit or older. See the manual feed on the packaging or check with your vet for feeding advice.

Death in Rabbit

Loss Of  A Rabbit Partner

death in rabbit

How to cope with the loss of a partner bunny bound and how to help them recover from it ...

For bound rabbit, loss of a spouse can be very traumatic. Bonded rabbits live very closely together, spent hours sleep, treatment, eat, play and "talk" so that the absence of their partner suddenly difficult for them to overcome. Specifically, rabbits that had been bound from infancy, whether with friends or rabbit other waste, may react very badly to lose their partner. As an owner, this is a very difficult time, trying to understand and support your remaining rabbits when dealing with your own grief.

Overcome death

We all hope for a peaceful death rabbit and happiest scenario is when a rabbit you just go to sleep and not wake up. In fact, this is the best thing for rabbits left.

Rabbits are not traumatized by seeing the pair off and in fact it was helpful for them to see this so they can understand what has happened and do not think that their partner was gone. Rabbits have been known to engage in a kind of dance when their spouse died - not known what the purpose of this but some people think it is the way rabbits expressing their grief while giving them good friends "send".

If you are in position sad because you having to have rabbits death, wherever it may be better to do this at home in their own environment. This is not only less stressful for your rabbits, but rabbits are left will have the opportunity to see their spouses and accept his death.

It is recommended that you provide your remaining rabbits at least one hour with the body of his partner. This may seem very scary for us but it really is the best thing for your rabbit. Stay with your rabbit and monitor the behavior; it will find your presence comforting and will understand that you are grieving too.

rabbit partner

Early days

In the days and weeks that followed his death friend, the rabbit can be pulled and hide themselves from you. It may even show aggression towards you, even if it was never aggressive before. Other people may find you in friendship, to follow you around and lie close to your seat. But you behaved rabbit, remember that this is a temporary condition caused by grief so patient and respect their needs.

Moving On

The best thing you can do for your rabbit is to find another partner. Although single rabbit can be happy if they have enough of human friendship, rabbits that had been used to living in pairs may not ever completely happy self again. Rabbit sad will sometimes accept a new partner very quickly, even days after an elderly couple died in a few cases. Others take weeks or even months to customize and ready to accept new immigrants. In all cases, the introduction should always be done slowly.

It is often that we as owners find it most difficult to move, to feel that we will betray the rabbit disappear with other welcome to our house so quickly. In this respect we can learn from our rabbit - welcome new rabbit does not diminish the love we felt, and will always be, to go rabbit.

Bladder Stone in Rabbit

Bladder Stone / Slude ( Calculi )

Bladder Stone in Rabbit

Bladder or calcium stone and / or sludge can occur when a rabbit does not process calcium through the kidneys, which is ...

Descripton

The presence of calcium in the diet of rabbits is important because too little can cause tooth and bone problems. On the flipside, too much can cause a build up of calcium in the urinary tract and kidneys, which can then be formed into a bladder stone (or stones of calcium). Or, maybe not form stones but is present as calcium clogging the kidneys and bladder, the bladder, known as sludge.

Rabbit urine is usually slightly overcast and it is caused by calcium present in urine. There is nothing inherent in regulating physiological rabbit calcium intake; Therefore, the rabbit may often take advantage of calcium and produce through his urine. Diet alone does not cause bladder stones / sludge - some rabbits seem to tend to while in others it may be triggered by the following factors:

- Rabbits do not drink enough

- Rabbit not enough exercise

- Filthy living conditions

- Diseases of the kidneys or bladder

- A diet high in calcium

Bladder stones or sludge can be diagnosed by physical examination, urine analysis or X-rays.

Symptom

- Rabbits more frequent urination / in unusual places

- Rabbit trying to urinate

- Blood in the urine

- Urine is too pale, white and dirty, probably mud in the vicinity of the tail

- Fatigue, depression

- Loss of appetite

- Stone bladder may, on rare occasions, passed by the rabbits and found in the waste tray

Prevention / Treatment

Bladder stone treatment may involve surgery if the stone is not passable and block the urethra. For small stones and mud, treatments may include hydration (by droplets or by encouraging rabbits drinking), flushing of the bladder, pain relievers and antibiotics.

Treatment and, more importantly, prevention can also include dietary changes. Alfalfa hay, if fed, should be removed from the diet and had to switch from a mixture of rabbit pellet food, if applicable. Too little calcium can be as dangerous as too much, dark green vegetables, which is a natural source of calcium still have to eat.