Bl2—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 7,1981 k 6 This little tyke, distinguished only by the president of the Butler County Holstein Club. “Boss” on his jacket, enjoys coloring like most If you enjoy coloring like Boss does, try the of you do. He is the son. of Joel and Dane -pictureof the sunflowersbefovvr Grahm from Evans City. Mr. Grahm is the ‘SW’ BLACK , KBO YfeUOW BLUE BROWN COMMON SUNFLOWER: T///5 fIOUUER IS OMBOF SEVERAL PLANTS U/ITH WE UNIQUE FB/uTy 70 DIRECT ITS FULL FACE TO WE SUM FOLLOUJfM& FT ACROSS THE SR/EACH . PF/ IN/532, U/UEM7ME SPANISH EXPLORERS REACHED PERU 7p£y FtiUND THE INCA TND/ANS WOR SHIPPING THE SUNFLOWER AS A LIVING SYMBOL OF WEIR&OP, OR/W6E GREEN LT BROWN) LT BLUE LT6REEM 6 • 7. 8* 9. 10. vT'WTa' 7 f A \ f ; l J A \ / \ iTpal I /rf\ VvJ S?\ f\ \ I nrT T^l IJ I I , kviZ'4 tf<”'-'%*t^'' r iMt>i r *'" fit". ...J W*- c * vW% r- ' 3 A rabbit makes a nice pet UNIVERSITY PARK - Rabbits are becoming popular pets. With proper feeding, handling, and health care, these quiet creatures can be quite enjoyable pets, says Herbert C. Jordan, Extension specialist at Penn State. A well-balanced diet i s the most important factor contributing to your rabbit’s health. Commercially prepared rabbit feeds are probably the best diet for your rabbit because these feeds are prepared specifically for rabbits and provide the proper nutrient quality and balance. Rabbits love green foods. Let tuce or other garden vegetables make good treats if fed m small quantities. Your pet also should have access to fresh, clean water at all tunes. This is especially important when the rabbit is on a dry food diet. Be careful to always support your rabbit’s hindquarters when lifting it from a cage and while holding it. The animals' quick, jerky motions can result in a fractured back if the rabbit is not properly supported. It’s best to grasp the loose sinn over the top of the neck with one hand and support the hindquarters with the other hand. Jordan says rabbits are susceptible to a variety of diseases. Three of their more common health problems include ear mites, coccidiosis, and snuf fles. Ear mites live in and around the ear canal and cause irritation to the skin lining the ear. Affected animals will shake their heads and "Grab your crayons and color the sunflowers with me. Then color me. (.want to look pretty too!" ix- flo • scratch at their ears. There is usually a heavy build-up of dry, crusty material in the ear canal. If you suspect your pet has mites, your veterinarian can microscopically examine the ear debris and determine if mites ar£ present. If they are, your veterinarian will prescribe medication and advise you on how to treat and control the problem. “Snuffles” is an upper respiratory disease m rabbits caused-by bacteria. Signs of , snuffles include sneezing, difficult breathing and a nasal discharge with mucus. Snuffles generally occurs when the rabbit’s insistence is 'low. Stress seems to be a primary factor m the development of the disease. Your veterinarian may prescribe antibiotics to combat the disease. This disease can be passed from mother to young so breeding doe should not be allowed to have young if they have snuffles. 1 <
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