How to Raise a Young Rabbit in Winter So It Can Survive the Cold Safely

Although rabbits do not need to wear clothes to get through winter the way people do, they still need to be kept warm. So when caring for rabbits in winter, keeping them warm is still very important. So, how do young rabbits get through winter?

1. How young rabbits get through winter

1. First, pay attention to keeping warm. At night, the doors, windows or openings of the rabbit hutch must be closed tightly, and cotton curtains and the like should be hung up. Soft mats or sterilized waste cotton should be placed inside the hutch, and a hot water bottle can also be put in the rabbit hutch. During the day, take a little time to air out the rabbit hutch and keep the air inside the hutch clean and hygienic.

2. Second, when feeding, pay attention to the palatability of the food for the rabbit. The forage is generally carrot tops, lettuce leaves and the like. If the fresh grass is collected from unclean places, it must also be washed and dried before being fed to the rabbit. For feed, it is best to moisten the dry feed with warm water. Do not feed frozen feed, or feed that has become moldy and spoiled. Feed supplements at night to prevent the rabbit from going hungry when the days are short and the nights are long. It is best to give the rabbit warm water to drink.

3. Third, in winter do not shear the rabbit's fur or give the rabbit a bath, otherwise it will reduce the rabbit's ability to resist the cold. Take it out to bask in the sun more and strengthen its exercise. On sunny days, let the rabbit move around freely for a period of time. Often observe the rabbit's eyes, ear color, stool shape and eating habits, feel the back, abdomen and pulse of long-haired rabbits, and listen to the rabbit's breathing rate and breathing sounds. When you find that the rabbit is sick, isolate and treat it in time. If a disease is found, a veterinarian should be contacted immediately for treatment.

Special reminder: if young rabbits are born in winter, make sure the young rabbits suckle their mother's milk as soon as possible, and strengthen care to reduce the mortality rate.