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Rabbit Round Robin Questions

Breeds and Information

  1. Name two of the smallest breeds of rabbits
    • Netherland Dwarf, Britannia Petite, Dwarf Hotot, Polish
  2. Name 5 breeds that were developed in the United States
    • American, American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, English Angora, Giant Angora, Britannia Petite, Californian, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Florida White, Jersey Wooly, Mini Rex, Mini Satin, New Zealand, Palomino, Satin, Silver Fox, Silver Martin
  3. How often is the rabbit Standard of Perfection revised?
    • Every five years
  4. Name the four types of fur
    • Normal, Rex, Satin, and Wool
  5. What is the name of the book which ARBA publishes which describes all breeds of rabbits?
    • Standard of Perfection
  6. Name two of the five breeds of lops?
    • English Lop, French Lop, Mini Lop, Holland Lop, American Fuzzy Lop
  7. What breed has a saddle?
    • Dutch
  8. How many breeds of rabbit have wool? Can you name them?
    • Six breeds – English Angora, French Angora, Giant Angora, Satin Angora, Jersey Woolly, and American Fuzzy Lop
  9. What is variety?
    • A division within a breed or group determined by fur or wool color
  10. What breed was developed in Washington State?
    • Palomino

Anatomy

  1. How many teeth does a rabbit have?
    • 28 total
  2. Is rabbit meat white, dark or both?
    • White
  3. What is the term for an abnormally bent or twisted?
    • Wry tail or screw tail
  4. What causes “wry neck”
    • Middle or inner ear infection
  5. How old are baby rabbits when they open their eyes?
    • 7 to 10 days
  6. How many eyelids does a rabbit have and what are they called?
    • Three; upper, lower, and inner
  7. What is the gestation period of a rabbit?
    • 28 – 35 days
  8. What is caprophagy?
    • Eating of the night feces
  9. What is the scientific classification for rabbits?
    • Lagomorpha
  10. Can you name the five body types?
    • Compact, commercial, semi-arch, full arch, and cylindrical

Health and Diseases

  1. What is mastitis?
    • Infectious inflammation of the mammary glands
  2. What does gestation mean?
    • The time the doe is pregnant
  3. Can people get ringworm from rabbits?
    • Yes
  4. Overfeeding a green and contaminated feed may cause what condition?
    • Diarrhea and stomach illness
  5. What are 2 of the 3 sources of energy for your rabbit?
    • Fats, carbohydrates, excess protiens
  6. What kind of diseases are associated with high levels of ammonia in the rabbitry?
    • Respiratory diseases
  7. What is conjunctivitis?
    • An eye infection that is treated with antibiotics
  8. Name four symptoms of snuffles
    • Coughing, sneezing, white nasal discharge, matted paws, eye discharge, dull coat
  9. What disease is though to cause the greatest loss of rabbits?
    • Coccidiosis
  10. What is an abscess?
    • A hard swelling or isolated collection of pus occurring on the rabbit’s body

4-H Lore

  1. Give me two examples of show etiquette
    • Never touch another exhibitor’s animal. Never talk out of turn while at the show table. Respect the show venue. Do not complain about the judging. Never speak ill of another breeder/judge/exhibitor. Be a gracious winner
  2. In what year was the Smith Lever Act established?
    • 1914
  3. What is the 4-H slogan?
    • Learn by doing
  4. What is the sportsmanship motto?
    • Keep your head when you win and your heart when you lose
  5. In San Juan County, what are the three contests that all animal project members must participate in?
    • Herdsmanship, showmanship, and judging
  6. True or false? The 4-H clover emblem originally had three leaves.
    • True
  7. Why was the 4-H youth program originally started?
    • To educate the young people so they would share their new farming techniques with their parents
  8. If you are a CloverBud member, name two projects you cannot enroll in
    • Swine, sheep, cattle, horse, large breed goats, llama/alpaca, shooting sports, food preservation using hot water or pressure canning, any project using motorized vehicles, livestock sales and shows
  9. What federal agency oversees 4-H?
    • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  10. Where is the annual National Teen Conference held?
    • Chevy Chase, Maryland – Washington, D.C. is also an acceptable answer
  11. What is the 4-H motto?
    • To make the best better
  12. What do the 4-H colors symbolize?
    • Green for springtime, growing things, youth and life, white for purity
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