Rabbit

Influence of the number of fryer rabbits per cage on their performance

Crowding resulted in a decrease of feeding and led to the problems of fur plucking and ear biting.

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Maertens, L., DeGroote, G. 1984. Influence of the number of fryer rabbits per cage on their performance. Journal of Applied Rabbit Research 7, 151-155.

Behavioural problems of rabbits in cages

Group-housed rabbits interacted with straw 11% of the 24-h day.

Year Published: 1987Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Metz, J. H. M. 1987. Behavioural problems of rabbits in cages. In: Rabbit Production Systems Including Welfare. Auxilia, T. (ed), 221-230. Official Publications of the European Communities, Luxembourg, Belgium.

Interference of a restricted environment – as found in battery cages – with normal behaviour of young fattening rabbits

Single-caged rabbits were not able to hop in rabbit-typical fashion; they were less active but more restless [frequent activity changes] and showed more stereotypical gnawing of the wire cages than group-housed animals. It is evident that space, but also shelter...

Year Published: 1987Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Lehmann, M. 1987. Interference of a restricted environment - as found in battery cages - with normal behaviour of young fattening rabbits. In: Rabbit Production Systems Including Welfare. Auxilia, T. (ed), 257-268. Official Publications of the European Communities, Luxembourg, Belgium.

Group living in the European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus): Mutual benefit or resource localization

The social structure and demography of a free-living rabbit population,living on a 10-ha bowl of chalk downland in Oxfordshire, England, were studied for 6 years. The population was divided into eleven and fourteen breeding groups, each containing between one and...

Year Published: 1987Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Cowan, D. 1. 1987. Group living in the European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus): Mutual benefit or resource localization. Journal of Animal Ecology 56, 779-795.

Housing for rabbits

In most laboratory situations, rabbits are kept isolated in cages. ... We have attempted to correct this deficiency by keeping rabbits in either large tubs which can accommodate six or more animals or in indoor/outdoor pens. Provision has been made...

Year Published: 1988Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Love, J. A. 1988. Housing for rabbits. Humane Innovations and Alternatives in Animal Experimentation 2, 47-48.

Rabbit behavior as related to environmental stress

A discussion of environmental stress factors.

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Harkness, J. E. 1988. Rabbit behavior as related to environmental stress. Journal of Applied Rabbit Research 11, 227-236.

Communal housing makes for happy rabbits

A plea for group-housing rather than single-housing of rabbits.

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Hammond, K. 1988. Communal housing makes for happy rabbits. Canadian Council on Animal Care-Resource 13, 4.

Effects of early handling on later open-field behaviour in rabbits

Early handling thus seems most effective in reducing emotionality if applied after the 10th day of life.

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Kersten, A. M. P., Meijsser, F. M., Metz, J. H. M. 1989. Effects of early handling on later open-field behaviour in rabbits. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 24, 157-167.

Plantar decubitus ulcers in rats and rabbits

Year Published: 1989Animal Type: Rabbit, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Honma, M., Kast, A. 1989. Plantar decubitus ulcers in rats and rabbits. Jikken Dobutsu 38, 253-248.

Housing rabbits the unconventional way

A well-tested, species-adequate housing arrangement for rabbits is described. Rabbits housed in social groups benefit both from the company of others and from exercise.

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Rabbit

Citation: Heath, M., Stott, E. 1990. Housing rabbits the unconventional way. Animal Technology 41, 13-25.