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| Name: | Rabbits and guinea pigs |
| Born: | various dates |
| Geboorteplaats: | Den Helder |
| Breed: | Various breeds, such as coney rabbits and the smaller Dutch rabbits |
| Weight: | Rabbits weigh between 1 and 6 kilos and guinea pigs +/- 500 grams |
| Height: | 10 to 50 cm |
| Children: | Rabbits have a gestation period of +/- 30 days and give birth to furless pups, which require a great deal of attention from the mother rabbit (lactating dam). Guinea pigs have a gestation period of +/- 70 days and their young are born fully furred. |
| Feed: | Rabbit feed pellets, hay or silage grass. Extra vitamins for the guinea pigs and occasionally vegetables like carrots and beets. They also like apples. |
| Communication: | Our rabbits regularly visit schools and care institutions as part of the 'Animals coming to visit' activity! |
The animals at the petting zoo
De Helderse Vallei has been realized thanks to the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe invests in rural areas.
