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Rabbit Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Buck | Male Rabbit |
| Doe | Female Rabbit |
| Kit | Baby Rabbit |
| Kindling | The act of a rabbit giving birth |
| Litter | Group of young rabbits kindled by the same doe |
| Breed | Animals with similar physical characteristics that are passed on to their young |
| Variety | Subdivision of a breed, usually distinguished by color |
| Hole | A rabbit production unit |
| Molting | Rabbit shedding fur |
| Junior | Rabbit under 6 months old |
| Intermediate | Rabbit between 6-8 months old |
| Senior | Rabbit over 6 months or 8 months old depending on its class |
| 4-Class | Rabbit breeds that only have junior and senior age classes |
| 6-Class | Rabbit breeds that have junior, intermediate, and senior age classes |
| Fryer | Market meet rabbit that is 8-10 weeks old and 4-5 lbs |