Dutch belted rabbits

Characteristics

• Age at weaning 5 weeks
• Average litter size 6-8
• Body temperature 100°-103°F
• Breeding life: male 24-30 months, female 24-30 months
• Food consumption 55 gm 5-9 weeks 85-90 gm over 9 weeks
• Gestation period 31 days
• Identification methods Ear tags, tattoos, implants
• Photo period 14-10
• Relative humidity 30% - 70%
• Respiration rate 35 -65 BPM
• Sexual maturity: male 6-9 months, female 5-8 months
• Water consumption 150 mL per day

Rabbit enrichment

Our commitment to animal welfare including enrichment is a daily commitment.  Our rabbit enrichment program includes:

• Music in each room for 24 hours daily
• Each animal is handled twice per week, beginning at 4 days of age
• Group housing up to 4-1/2 -5 months of age
• Dumbells, chains, bells and other 'toys' are supplied for continuous enrichment
• Resting pads are provided in each cage as needed
• Flat, perforated cage bottoms

We do not recommend shipping rabbits under the age of 12 weeks.  If you require a rabbit under 12 weeks of age, please contact customer service team for more details. Weights may fluctuate slightly from the growth chart depending on time of year.

• United States - Building 410 - T9 - Denver, PA

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For pricing information, please contact us using the phone number above.

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