Over time, rabbits have become one of the favorite pets of many families. Rabbits are perfect pets as they offer a lot of affection and are very funny. This is one of the reasons why they are one of the pets preferred by the smallest of the house. If you are thinking of acquiring a rabbit, you may be wondering which breed is best for you. The first thing you should know is that there are many types of rabbits. Some of the most popular and most common species in pet stores are the Toy and Angora Council. However, in our article today we present another type of rabbit that has been gaining more popularity in recent years: the Belier rabbit.
The first thing you should know about the Belier rabbit is that we are dealing with a very fragile and delicate species, which means that it will need some special care. This should not alarm you since it is not excessive care but simply some issues that you will take into account when caring for your pet. If you want to know more about what the Belier council is like, below we will explain everything you need to know.
What do you need for the Belier rabbit?
- Belier rabbit
- Cage
- Fresh water
Instructions for the Belier rabbit
- Drop ears: This is the most characteristic trait of Belier rabbits. It is very easy to identify them in pet stores since their ears point downwards compared to the rest of the rabbit breeds that have ears pointed upwards. As you can imagine, this fact will greatly influence the hygiene of your pet and you will have to make sure that their ears are clean at all times.
- Docility: The Belier rabbit is the calmest and most docile of all rabbits. This is the reason why many people choose it as a pet.
- Weight: Belier rabbits are a fairly heavy breed. It is worth mentioning that there are several types of Belier rabbits and one of them is the so-called giants. However, all Belier rabbits tend to be quite heavy and large so it is not advisable to overfeed them.
- Life expectancy: The life expectancy of a well-cared for Belier rabbit ranges from eight to ten years of life. We are facing a fairly long-lived species and this is another reason why many people choose them as pets.
- Hair: The hair of Belier rabbits is naturally short. However, over the years several crosses have been made between different types of rabbits and a new type of Belier rabbit has been obtained: the Angora.
- Color: Belier rabbits have very varied colors: white, black, brown.
- Cage: this type of rabbit, despite its tranquility and docility, are quite active. This means that they need a lot of space to move. Therefore you must choose a cage large enough so that the rabbit does not suffer. On the other hand, it is also convenient that you take your pet out of the cage several times a week and allow him to move freely around the house. Of course you will need to supervise its activity since it is very possible that it enters dangerous places such as cable areas, etc.
- Water: we are dealing with a species that drinks a lot and, therefore, we must ensure that there is fresh water in its cage at all times.
- Food: the most convenient thing is that we give our pet, only, there is. Belier rabbits often have digestive problems. Although they enjoy other types of food (such as fruit or rabbit food) it is best to feed them only as their health will benefit from this diet.
Tips for the Belier rabbit
- Belier rabbits are characterized, as we have just commented, by their docility and tranquility. If you have children at home, you will have a perfect pet to entertain them, but remember that you must supervise their play activities since the Belier rabbit is quite delicate. Like all rabbits, it has a fairly weak skeleton and it is not convenient for it to receive blows of any kind.
