Rabbit Showmanship Ques ons and answers | Updated
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What are the four "H's" of 4-H?
Head, Heart, Hands, and Health
What is the 4-H mo o?
To make the best be er
What do you call boy and girl rabbits?
Bucks and does
What does A.R.B.A. stand for?
American Rabbit Breeders Associa#on
How many breeds of rabbits are recognized by A.R.B.A.?
49
What are the 4 classes of a 4 class rabbit?
Junior buck, junior doe, senior buck, senior doe.
What are the classes of a 6 class rabbit?
Junior buck, junior doe, intermediate buck, intermediate doe, senior buck, senior doe.
Can you name the 4 fur types?
Normal, rex, sa#n, and angora/wool
Can you name the 5 body types?
Compact, commercial, semi-arch, full arch, and cylindrical
How much feed should you give your rabbit each day?
1 to 1 1/2 ounces per pound each day.
How much water should you give your rabbit each day?
As much as it wants.
,When is it a good idea to give your rabbit warm or hot water?
When the temperature is below freezing.
What do you call spo ed rabbits?
Brokens
What do you call the nose mark on a broken?
A bu erfly
What is a kit?
A baby rabbit
What is a li er?
2 or more kits being raised together
Where does the ta oo go?
In the le5 ear.
What is an albino?
A white rabbit with pink eyes or rew (red eyed white)
Are le uce and/or cabbage good for your rabbit?
No, it doesn't have any food value for them and can make them sick.
What is a good treat for your bunny?
Pine cones, cheerios, bananas, pineapple, dandelions, carrots, carrot tops, celery, celery leaves,
etc.
What is a gesta#on period?
The period of #me that a doe is pregnant.
How long is a rabbit's gesta#on period?
28 to 32 days, usually 31 days.
What is screw/wry tail?
Twisted tail bones
What is a dewlap?
,A fold of loose skin under the chin on does in most breeds of rabbits
What is hutch stain?
Yellow and/or brown patches on the underside, caused by dirty cages.
What is a rabbitry?
A place where rabbits are kept
Where should an outdoor hutch be placed?
In an area that it will be protected from the sun, wind, rain, snow, etc.
How can you keep your bunny cool in the summer?
(answer varies)
How old are kits when they open their eyes?
9 to 12 days
What is one of the largest breeds recognized by A.R.B.A.?
Flemish Giant, Giant Chinchilla, French Lop, Checkered Giant
What is one of the smallest breeds recognized by A.R.B.A.?
Netherland Dwarf, Britannia pe#te, Polish, and the Dwarf Hotot
What is unique about the Himalayan?
It is the only cylindrical typed breed.
What is the term for crooked teeth?
Wolf teeth, buckteeth, malocclusion
What are the symptoms of ear mites?
Scabs in the ears and frequent scratching
What are the symptoms of mange / fur mites?
Scabs and/or balding, frequent scratching, usually starts on the rump or the nape of the neck
and shoulders.
What are the symptoms of weepy eye?
Gooey eye(s), ma ed fur or balding under the eye, swollen and/or inflamed eyelids.
, How would you know if your rabbit had mooneye / walleye?
The eyes would be cloudy or it would look like there is a white film over the eye.
What is the purpose of the ta oo?
To iden#fy the rabbit
How can you prevent sore hocks?
By placing a foot/res#ng board in the rabbit's cage
How can you prevent hairballs?
By feeding hay or straw on a regular basis and daily during a heavy molt
What is general type?
Overall type; excludes fur, color, markings, & condi#on
What is the difference between a variety and a color group?
A variety is a single color, a color group is a group of colors that have similari#es
Name one breed that was developed in the United States.
(American, American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, English Angora, Giant Angora, Britannia Pe#te,
Californian, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Florida White,
Jersey Wooly, Mini Rex, Mini Sa#n, New Zealand, Palomino, Sa#n, Silver Fox, Silver Marten)
Can you name 2 other breeds besides your own?
(answer varies)
What size is your rabbit?
Medium
How many possible points are there for general type for your breed?
45
How many varie#es/color groups are there in your breed of rabbit?
16; Amber, Black, Blue, Broken group, Californian, Castor, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Lilac, Lynx, Opal,
O er, Red, Sable, Seal, White
What is the proper eye color for your rabbit's variety?
Opal- Blue-Gray
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What are the four "H's" of 4-H?
Head, Heart, Hands, and Health
What is the 4-H mo o?
To make the best be er
What do you call boy and girl rabbits?
Bucks and does
What does A.R.B.A. stand for?
American Rabbit Breeders Associa#on
How many breeds of rabbits are recognized by A.R.B.A.?
49
What are the 4 classes of a 4 class rabbit?
Junior buck, junior doe, senior buck, senior doe.
What are the classes of a 6 class rabbit?
Junior buck, junior doe, intermediate buck, intermediate doe, senior buck, senior doe.
Can you name the 4 fur types?
Normal, rex, sa#n, and angora/wool
Can you name the 5 body types?
Compact, commercial, semi-arch, full arch, and cylindrical
How much feed should you give your rabbit each day?
1 to 1 1/2 ounces per pound each day.
How much water should you give your rabbit each day?
As much as it wants.
,When is it a good idea to give your rabbit warm or hot water?
When the temperature is below freezing.
What do you call spo ed rabbits?
Brokens
What do you call the nose mark on a broken?
A bu erfly
What is a kit?
A baby rabbit
What is a li er?
2 or more kits being raised together
Where does the ta oo go?
In the le5 ear.
What is an albino?
A white rabbit with pink eyes or rew (red eyed white)
Are le uce and/or cabbage good for your rabbit?
No, it doesn't have any food value for them and can make them sick.
What is a good treat for your bunny?
Pine cones, cheerios, bananas, pineapple, dandelions, carrots, carrot tops, celery, celery leaves,
etc.
What is a gesta#on period?
The period of #me that a doe is pregnant.
How long is a rabbit's gesta#on period?
28 to 32 days, usually 31 days.
What is screw/wry tail?
Twisted tail bones
What is a dewlap?
,A fold of loose skin under the chin on does in most breeds of rabbits
What is hutch stain?
Yellow and/or brown patches on the underside, caused by dirty cages.
What is a rabbitry?
A place where rabbits are kept
Where should an outdoor hutch be placed?
In an area that it will be protected from the sun, wind, rain, snow, etc.
How can you keep your bunny cool in the summer?
(answer varies)
How old are kits when they open their eyes?
9 to 12 days
What is one of the largest breeds recognized by A.R.B.A.?
Flemish Giant, Giant Chinchilla, French Lop, Checkered Giant
What is one of the smallest breeds recognized by A.R.B.A.?
Netherland Dwarf, Britannia pe#te, Polish, and the Dwarf Hotot
What is unique about the Himalayan?
It is the only cylindrical typed breed.
What is the term for crooked teeth?
Wolf teeth, buckteeth, malocclusion
What are the symptoms of ear mites?
Scabs in the ears and frequent scratching
What are the symptoms of mange / fur mites?
Scabs and/or balding, frequent scratching, usually starts on the rump or the nape of the neck
and shoulders.
What are the symptoms of weepy eye?
Gooey eye(s), ma ed fur or balding under the eye, swollen and/or inflamed eyelids.
, How would you know if your rabbit had mooneye / walleye?
The eyes would be cloudy or it would look like there is a white film over the eye.
What is the purpose of the ta oo?
To iden#fy the rabbit
How can you prevent sore hocks?
By placing a foot/res#ng board in the rabbit's cage
How can you prevent hairballs?
By feeding hay or straw on a regular basis and daily during a heavy molt
What is general type?
Overall type; excludes fur, color, markings, & condi#on
What is the difference between a variety and a color group?
A variety is a single color, a color group is a group of colors that have similari#es
Name one breed that was developed in the United States.
(American, American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, English Angora, Giant Angora, Britannia Pe#te,
Californian, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Florida White,
Jersey Wooly, Mini Rex, Mini Sa#n, New Zealand, Palomino, Sa#n, Silver Fox, Silver Marten)
Can you name 2 other breeds besides your own?
(answer varies)
What size is your rabbit?
Medium
How many possible points are there for general type for your breed?
45
How many varie#es/color groups are there in your breed of rabbit?
16; Amber, Black, Blue, Broken group, Californian, Castor, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Lilac, Lynx, Opal,
O er, Red, Sable, Seal, White
What is the proper eye color for your rabbit's variety?
Opal- Blue-Gray
