Cooperative Extension
Archive | Rabbits
Provides very basic information on raising rabbits at home, including choosing a breed, housing, breeding, feeding and marketing. Aimed particularly at youth who may be thinking about getting started with rabbits. (Sound information, not professional quality video). (1990) – VHS VIDEO (21:00), 2 BOOKLETS.
Discusses various aspects of rabbit showing and judging. (1980) – 18 SLIDES, SCRIPT.
Comprehensive study guide and reference source based on the Rabbit Learning Lab Kit. Includes cavy activities as well. Topics covered include Anatomy, Breed Identification, Conformation, Identification Systems, Reproduction and Genetics, Ailments and Disorders, Caging and Handling, Hutch Sanitation, and Disqualifications and Elimination. Includes multiple quizzes. (1997) – CD-ROM. (1997) - CD-ROM
Set of learn-by-doing activities focusing on rabbits, with some cavy activities as well. Designed to be used as a series of mini-learning stations where participants can test their own knowledge and abilities. Topics covered include – Ailments and Disorders, Caging and Handling Rabbits Safely, Cavy Breeds, Faults and Disqualifications, Gender Determination, Genetics of Rabbits, Parts of a Rabbit, Rabbit breeds, Rabbit conformation, Rabbit Tattooing and Sanitation. INCLUDES A VARIETY OF POSTERS, CHARTS, DIAGRAMS, IDENTIFICATION TAGS, SITUATION/TASK STATEMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS. (1997)
Caring for, breeding, exhibiting and slaughtering rabbits. 78 SLIDES, SCRIPT. (1975)
UWEX Small Animal Specialist John Skinner shows how rabbits are judged in breed competition and discusses and evaluates a 4-H’er’s showmanship presentation. (1981) - VHS VIDEO (15 min.)