The Year of the Rabbit is approaching, and lively and lovely rabbits are often seen in the market. Many people may wish to raise them "for the festival".
The Hong Kong Rabbit Friends Association reminded the public to "do their homework" before raising them, and pointed out that many people think that rabbits are docile, but in fact rabbits do not know how to use their vocal cords, so they can only use body language to express, and may appear scratching, nibbling or pushing Follow the owner's behavior: "Do you accept that a pet you raise may attack you?"
The Rabbit Association also emphasized that the lifespan of rabbits is eight to 10 years, and some can reach 14 to 15 years old. Therefore, it is hoped that citizens should consider life planning before raising them, such as whether they will immigrate, whether they can bring rabbits to the destination, and plan to marry and have children. Wait, don't raise rashly because of "holidays": "If you want to be a rabbit, you are a family member. It may be 10 to 15 years of your life, and you are already a rabbit's life."
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Rabbits are relatively small in size, and many people think that they are very easy to raise.
However, Dong Fangyi, director of the Hong Kong Rabbit Friends Association, said that citizens should "do their homework" before raising them, and emphasized that rabbits have high requirements for the environment. Although the cage does not take up much space, the owner must let the rabbit out of the cage every day. Activity time, so there must be enough space in the home for the rabbit to move around.
However, because rabbits naturally like to chew things, when they walk around the house, you should make sure that the electrical wires and plants in your home are properly stored.
In summer, 80% of people die from heatstroke if the air conditioner is turned on 24 hours a day
In addition, temperature is the most important thing for raising rabbits. Dong Fangyi explained that the most suitable temperature for rabbits is 20 degrees: "There are not many days in Hong Kong where the temperature is 20 degrees or below, so in summer it is really necessary to turn on the air conditioner 24 hours a day." Maintain proper temperature.
She emphasized that rabbits have a chance of heat stroke in an environment above 25 degrees, and the death rate of heat stroke is as high as 80%.
She also pointed out that rabbits are animals that like cleanliness, so the owner should keep their cages clean: "Clean the cage every day, if it is not (rabbits) will not be happy."
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In terms of food, Dong Fangyi said that the rabbit's digestive system operates 24 hours a day, if it does not eat for six hours, it will be life-threatening, and "intestinal arrest" may occur.
Therefore, the owner must place enough forage in the cage and replenish it regularly.
As for whether rabbits like to eat carrots like cartoons?
Dong Xiao said that rabbits do not actually need to eat carrots and fruits, because their intestines are difficult to digest sugar and starch.
She explained that grass accounts for 70% of rabbit food, 20% is leafy vegetables such as lettuce and Chinese cabbage, and another 10% of rabbit food is needed to supplement trace elements.
But she emphasized that bunnies should never be fed to rabbits.
Dong Fangyi also said that rabbits are evening animals, and they are most active at sunset and before moonrise, so owners can play and interact with rabbits at dusk.
Dong also reminded the rabbits to observe their physical conditions carefully, explaining that because rabbits are at the bottom of the food chain, they are used to hiding their symptoms to avoid being attacked by predators: "It seems that nothing is wrong, but in fact, they drink less water and eat less You already know that you are sick."
She emphasized that since there are only about 10 veterinarians in Hong Kong who can treat rabbits, the charges will be higher than those for treating cats and dogs.
Therefore, the public should also consider economic factors before deciding to raise rabbits.
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