THE CARE OF RABBITS 115 
statement before, but there is a comparison 
between the two that is worth noting. The 
wild rabbit is not as regular in his habits as 
the hutch rabbit under proper care. Conse- 
quently, it does not develop into the animal 
that the hutch rabbit does. If you do not 
believe this, get a couple of young wild rab- 
bits, put them in hutches and feed them 
regularly along with your other stock, and 
when they are matured note the difference 
between them and their wild brothers and 
sisters. ‘There will be added weight, better 
appearance and a more upstanding look in 
their eyes. The only difference has been in 
care and attention. 
The rabbit is the last animal on earth that 
can be neglected. If you are going to have 
social parties and trips away from home or 
outside duties that are apt to cause you to 
want to “skip” the daily fifteen minutes with 
the rabbits at the usual time, it is better to 
erase the idea of keeping rabbits from your 
mind. 
