Do rabbits need each other? Effects of single versus paired housing on rabbit body temperature and behaviour in a UK shelter

Volume: 29, Issue: 2, Pages: 209 - 219
Published: May 1, 2020
Abstract
In the wild, rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) are social but territorial. Recent surveys suggest that over half of pet rabbits are housed singly. We aimed to compare welfare in single versus paired rabbits. We predicted singletons would show more abnormal or escape behaviour, greater stress responses to handling, and reduced body temperature (being unable to huddle with another individual when cold), but that pairs may show aggression. This study...
Paper Details
Title
Do rabbits need each other? Effects of single versus paired housing on rabbit body temperature and behaviour in a UK shelter
Published Date
May 1, 2020
Volume
29
Issue
2
Pages
209 - 219
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