So they’re less likely to survive long enough to reproduce and pass on their coloring to another generation.

To rabbit-proof your pet’s play area, move houseplants or cover them with sheets and protect cords and wires with flexible plastic tubing. In fact, many have been specifically bred to be gentle and easy to handle rabbits. c – Complete albinism. Follow the Bunny Lady and her bunny partner Elusive and they seek to educate rabbit caretakers and make sure everyone is able to have a happy and healthy bunny in their home. Rabbits are unique pets. Been here 20+ years, but this is a first. Domestic rabbits are indoor pets that require as much attention as any other pet, including a specific diet and daily meals, regular cleaning of their quarters, daily monitoring and time out of their cage and medical care from a veterinarian with knowledge of and experience working with rabbits. Rabbits are also highly social animals that crave contact and interaction with their human caretakers. Your Lionhead Size Guide, Do Rabbits Sleep With Their Eyes Open? All rabbit colors (other than white) are the result of two types of melanin. It can result from: If you notice your rabbit has a red eye infection, you should make an appointment with your rabbit’s vet to find the cause and help your rabbit get better. They only have one small blind spot directly in front of their nose. The movement will stop when the animal finds the object it's searching for. Supplement your rabbit’s hay with fresh vegetables, fiber-rich pellets (in limited quantities for adult rabbits), and fresh water daily. Occasionally albino rabbits are born in the wild, but in most habitats it makes them easy pickings for predators. They won’t save the wood from being chewed, but can buy you a few minutes to redirect your rabbit’s attention to its own toys. For the most part, albino rabbits are the same as any other rabbit. Volunteer! A locus is a specific place in a species’ genetic code where genes controlling a particular characteristic are located. Hay for Rabbits: The Basis for a Healthy Diet, Building a Cardboard Castle for Your Bunny, Binkies, Nose Bonks and Flops: Rabbit Behavior Explained. The site was founded by veteran rabbit owners Abi Cushman and P.A. It can also affect their quality of vision in a way which gives them distinctive mannerisms, or makes them more prone to skittishness. Grooming Long Haired Rabbits. They might also spend more time moving their head around to scan their surroundings and inspect objects. We live in Ontario, south of Omemee, on a 100-acre farm with a lot of bush on it. But as of 2020, we’re not aware of albino rabbits being more at risk of diseases to these organs. Wild rabbits can carry Myxomatosis, but do not become sick. To maintain the red-eyed white gene through generations, many breeders had to develop breeds (like the Florida White) or sub-breeds (Like the New Zealand White), that were not crossed with other colors of rabbit. The C locus in rabbits is where the genes for density of pigment are positioned (the C stands for ‘concentration’). Rabbit Rescue and Rehab, the New York City chapter of the House Rabbit Society recommends the following items as part of their rabbit supply checklist: Rabbits require a mix of the following items in order to maintain a healthy diet: When it comes to keeping your rabbit clean, rabbits are prodigious self-groomers and don’t need a whole lot of help from us, Cotter said. Because they do not have an iris, more light comes through their eyes. This means that red-eyed rabbits are more likely to squint and find direct sunlight painful or difficult to deal with. I brought my rabbit, Elusive, home from a shelter instead of a breeder, so I’m not completely sure what breed she is.

Rabbits go through shedding cycles a couple times a year. Albino rabbits do tend to have worse eyesight than their non-albino counterparts. For the most part, albino rabbits are the same as any other rabbit. The gene itself is rare, but even if some rabbits carry it, the albino traits are not going to make an appearance. Rabbits are naturally clean animals and wash themselves frequently. The red eyes of albino rabbits are also more sensitive to light. Albino rabbits are more likely to be picked off by predators when left unprotected in the wild. They can live free-reign in a bunny proofed room/rooms, or they can be contained within a puppy pen, bunny condo, or large rabbit cage. The Florida White breed of rabbit is the only breed that will always be pure white with red eyes. You can learn more about what kinds of food to feed your bunny at What to Feed Your Pet Rabbit.