Rabbits

Rabbits are animals that people often associate with the Easter holiday. They can be cute and cuddly at first but it doesnt take long for a rabbit to become full grown. They can be kept as pets in cages. Many breeds of rabbits are used for show as well. This can be a terrific 4-H project for a child as well.

Some breeds of rabbits are more in demand than others. Dwarf rabbits are very popular due to the small size that they remain. Those that have been breed with good genetic lines can be expensive though. Taking care of a pet rabbit can be time consuming though so it is important to make sure you are up to the task.

There are also breeds of rabbits that are very wild. The jack rabbit is commonly known as it roams around on the plains. There are usually large numbers of rabbits in any given area due to their fast reproductive cycles. These types of rabbits dont make good pets as they need plenty of room to roam.

One of the biggest problems with rabbits is that they are known for a series of genetic problems. As a result rabbit breeds are very careful to evaluate the characteristics of each one before they breed. Those that are identified to have such...