The lifespan of rabbits depends on the conditions of their maintenance, nutrition and care for the offspring. On average, these animals live 6 years, but if you create good conditions for them, you can increase this period to 8-9 years.
If earlier only cats and dogs were kept as pets, today no one is surprised by a person walking with a dwarf pig, chameleon or turtle. The house began to keep giant snails, crocodiles and, in particular, decorative rabbits. Choosing such a pet at a flea market, many future owners are interested in how many years they live, because you don't want to bury your pet in 2-3 years, during which you will have time to get used to it and fall in love with it.
What determines the duration of their life
In many ways, the life expectancy of decorative and dwarf rabbits depends on the conditions of their maintenance. The pet cage should be such that it is spacious there. The room must be regularly ventilated, but drafts are contraindicated in rabbits. Close proximity to other pets, as well as household appliances such as a TV, radio and an electric stove will create a lot of inconveniences for the fluffy, the same can be said about the bright sun.
To extend the life of a decorative rabbit, you need to properly organize its "living space". A small plastic tub is ideal for regular natural needs. In this case, daily cleaning is only needed for the bath, the cage can be removed once every 7 days. The diet also largely determines the lifespan of rabbits.
In summer, the main "dish on their table" should be grass and vegetable tops, and in winter - hay. Rabbits really like tree branches and bark, they will not refuse carrots, cabbage, pears and apples. Such pets also need solid feed - wheat grains, oats, bran, rolled oats and special compound feed. It is better if the feeder is heavy and voluminous so that the animal cannot turn it over, and a nipple drinker is suitable as a drinking container.
Caring for offspring
Caring for offspring also directly affects the lifespan of rabbits. Everyone knows about the fertility of these animals; in a year, the number of offspring can reach 8 times. If you provide the mother and offspring with proper care, feeding regime and create all conditions for normal growth, then the animals can live long - up to 8-9 years. An animal at the age of 3-4 years is considered an adult, after this age the aging process starts: males become not so active, and females each time bring fewer rabbits. But if you love this pet, treat it carefully, do not scream or frighten, it will delight your household for a long time with its funny games and habits.
