兔子迅速生长并非秘密。在野外, rabbits procreate and quickly grow to keep themselves from going extinct due to predators. Rabbits do not lose this inclination just because they live in captivity. Domestic rabbits grow just as quickly as those living in the wild, and they tend to stop growing at approximately the same time.
但是，没有一个具体的答案，因为兔子何时会停止生长，因为许多因素可以发挥作用，例如兔子的品种。当一些最常见的品种停止生长时，让我们探索兔子的生长时间表，无论其品种如何，哪些因素会影响兔子的生长。
The Average Growth Timeline
Rabbits grow rapidly from the time they are born. By the age of 2 months, their protein and fat requirements increase so their bodies can keep up with the growth that they must do. Your rabbit will likely grow and gain weight fast enough to notice the growth weekly or monthly. However, the length of time that they grow, when they stop growing, and how big they will get by the time they are fully grown predominantly depends on breed and genetics. Even rabbits of the same breed may grow at different rates and grow to different sizes due to genetics. That said, there is some consensus as to when a breed should stop growing and approximately how big the breed will be once fully grown.
当普通兔子繁殖停止生长时
每种兔子品种在增长速度，完全成长的年龄以及成熟时的平均大小时都是独一无二的。通常为宠物市场繁殖了几种不同的品种，因此应探索每个品种，以了解您可以根据您拥有的特定品种作为兔子所有者的期望。
The Rex Rabbit
There are both standard and miniatureRex rabbits。两种尺寸都有浓密，柔软的头发和长的耳朵，往往保持直立。标准尺寸在大约9个月大时就会停止生长，并且在完全生长时通常在7至10磅之间。Miniature Rex rabbitstypically grow to be 3 or 4 pounds by the age of 7 months.
荷兰兔子
This breed of rabbit is small in size and usually does not weigh more than 5 to 6 pounds during adulthood.They generally stop growing by the time they are 7 months old.这荷兰兔子is distinctive because of their coat, which consists of a white front-half and a darker back-half.
荷兰矮人兔子
作为一个矮人品种, this is one of the smallest rabbits known to be in existence today. Their tiny ears and social disposition make them popular among pet owners. They weigh only 1 to 3 pounds after they stop growing, which is typically around 5 months of age.
荷兰洛普兔子
这type of rabbithas long floppy ears and a compact body, giving them an adorable look that makes them look like babies even as adults. They are usually fully grown by the age of 7 months and do not weigh more than 3 to 4 pounds.
新西兰兔子
Hailing from California, theNew Zealand rabbit有五种不同的颜色和粉红色的眼睛，这些眼睛来自遗传突变。这些兔子的体重可能是成年人的12磅，通常会停止生长10个月大。
英国安哥拉
With long, thick coats, theEnglish Angoratends to look larger than it really is. Because their wooly hair continues to grow throughout a lifetime, this rabbit breed can look like it continues to get bigger even after they have reached maturity, which is usually by about 8 months old. Even if they look like they weigh 20 pounds due to their hair, they should not weigh more than 8 pounds as adults.
丑角
This rabbit breed has aunique coatthat some say looks like a tortoiseshell cat’s coat. They reach maturity around the age of 9 months, and they can weigh between 7 and 10 pounds by that time.
法国人
这些兔子得到了他们的名字从他们的耳朵，在他们的脸侧面倾斜。首次在1800年代开发，这是世界上最受欢迎的品种。它们在10个月大的时间内达到成熟度，当所有人都说并完成时，它们的重量高达15磅。
The Flemish Giant
顾名思义，佛兰德巨型兔子is the largest (and one of the oldest) type of rabbit that lives domestically today. These large rabbits weigh in at 22 pounds when they finish growing, which is normally around the 18-month mark.
Factors That Can Affect the Growth of a Rabbit
有几个因素要记住，无论它们的品种如何，都会影响兔子的生长速度。首先，遗传学是一个很大的考虑因素。如果遗传突变或缺陷发生在兔子的亲戚中，即使是世代前，它也可能使兔子生长更慢或更快。
要考虑的另一个因素是食物的摄入量。如果兔子饮食不足或无法获得合适的食物，它可能不会尽快或应有的大小。兔子需要进入苜蓿干草作为主要主食，因为它充满了快速生长所需的蛋白质，脂肪，微量营养素和纤维。定期的兽医访问将有助于确保您的兔子在营养和生长方面都在正确的轨道上。
同样，栖息地的大小和状况可以在兔子成长的速度以及它们成熟时获得的大小发挥作用。如果他们的栖息地太小，他们将无法充分发挥自己的潜力。如果栖息地没有提供所应的所有功能，例如床上用品和玩具，那么您的兔子将不会具有健康成长所需的心理健康和身体刺激。因此，重要的是要确保您咨询育种者，宠物店或兽医，以确定兔子的栖息地应该有多大以及应该包括在其中。
综上所述
虽然我们对兔子的生长需要多长时间以及何时应根据其品种停止生长有一个好主意，但这里没有艰难的规则可以遵循。有些兔子会比其他兔子变慢或更快，但这并不意味着有一个健康问题需要担心。但是，如果您有疑问，请咨询您的兽医。
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