Lionhead Rabbit

Lionhead Rabbit – Complete Description

About Lionhead Rabbits
Lionhead Rabbit is one of the most beautiful pet rabbit breeds in the world. It is famous for its fluffy
mane of fur around the head, giving it a lion-like appearance. Lionhead rabbits are friendly,
intelligent, playful, and excellent companion pets.

Size & Weight
• Adult Weight: 1.2–1.8 kg
• Body Length: 20–30 cm
• Lifespan: 7–10 years
• Colors: White, Black, Brown, Grey, Orange, Mixed Colors
• Small and compact body

Food Habits
Lionhead Rabbits enjoy:
• Timothy hay (main diet)
• Green grass
• Rabbit pellets
• Coriander leaves
• Mint leaves
• Carrot leaves
• Basil leaves
• Fresh vegetables
• Small fruit treats occasionally
• Fresh clean water

Daily Water Requirement
300–800 ml of clean water per day.

Foods to Avoid
Do NOT feed:
• Chocolate
• Onion
• Garlic
• Avocado
• Moldy hay or spoiled feed
• Sugary foods and sweets
• Rotten vegetables and fruits
• Excess bread and biscuits

Breeding Information
• Sexual maturity: 5–6 months
• Recommended breeding age: 6–8 months
• Gestation period: 28–31 days
• Average litter size: 3–8 baby rabbits (kits)
• Healthy females can produce multiple litters per year

Baby Rabbit Care
• Babies are born hairless and blind
• Eyes open after 10–12 days
• Depend on mother’s milk for 4–6 weeks
• Gradually introduced to hay and pellets
• Keep babies warm, dry, and clean

Maintenance & Care
Housing
• Clean and spacious cage
• Good ventilation
• Dry bedding
• Protection from heat, rain, and predators

Daily Care
• Fresh hay and water daily
• Regular cage cleaning
• Exercise and play area
• Grooming of the mane to prevent tangles

Health Care
• Regular veterinary checkups
• Deworming when required
• Nail trimming periodically
• Clean environment to prevent disease

Special Features
• Unique lion-like fluffy mane
• Friendly and affectionate temperament
• Excellent family pet
• Intelligent and playful
• Easy to train
• Beautiful appearance and soft coat

Contact Information
For Lionhead Rabbit pairs, breeding pairs, and premium livestock inquiries, contact:
Sri Krishna Poultry Farm
7795553935
9741235052