5 practical tips for choosing a young rabbit

Check the build

A young rabbit with good physical development has a well-proportioned body and firm muscles, with no protruding bones visible at the shoulders, back or hindquarters; when touched, the chest is wide and deep, and the back is also wide.

Check nutrition

A well-nourished young rabbit has full muscles, smooth fur, and no sharp, protruding bone edges, and can weigh more than 500 grams at weaning.

Check posture

A healthy young rabbit has a natural posture and moves flexibly and coordinately. When crouching, the front legs are extended and the hind legs are placed under the body; when sleeping, the eyes are closed and breathing is faint; in summer it often lies on its side, lies prone and stretches out its limbs, while in winter it crouches.

Check spirit

A healthy young rabbit has round, bright eyes, is lively and spirited, and has no discharge at the corners of the eyes; it is alert, its ears move easily, and when it hears a special sound, both ears stand upright.

Check droppings

The droppings of a healthy young rabbit are smooth round pellets, the size of peas. If the pellets are dry, hard and small, it may indicate constipation; if the droppings are long and strip-shaped or thin and watery, it may indicate that the young rabbit has enteritis.