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Most grazing herbivores can't vomit because the valve to the stomach is stronger than in omnivores/carnivores and pressure in the stomach closes the valve off further making the stomach rupture before the valve gives and allows things to go backward. Horses, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas... if any of those vomit you have an extremely serious situation which will probably result in the animal's death. Goats, cows and animals that chew cud can bring up the cud from their rumen to spit out if they eat something poisonous but they don't vomit and completely empty their stomach like humans, cats, dogs, and other omnivorous and carnivorous animals.

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i took 6 pages from the 4-H handbook of rabbit care (the ohio one that we are now using to study for competitions). its got good info on it.

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I completely rewrote my care sheet and now it's about 2 or so pages. Geared toward 4-Hers & pet buyers, though the title is 4-H Care Sheet, so I have to change that. lol.

I thought 2 or 3 pages was long, but I guess if you guys can get away with handing out 5+ pages it must mean they actually read it, right? I was worried about putting TOO much information in mine and it not being read, or everything being looked at... I think I'll end up editing it again and adding some more things perhaps.

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BlueCamasRabbitry wrote:
I completely rewrote my care sheet and now it's about 2 or so pages. Geared toward 4-Hers & pet buyers, though the title is 4-H Care Sheet, so I have to change that. lol.

I thought 2 or 3 pages was long, but I guess if you guys can get away with handing out 5+ pages it must mean they actually read it, right? I was worried about putting TOO much information in mine and it not being read, or everything being looked at... I think I'll end up editing it again and adding some more things perhaps.

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A few tips on readability. We all know how lazy people can be, so make it easy for them.

Put the main point in bold face type... the details in regular type.

Use short paragraphs and clear, concise sentences. People can absorb a lot more information if it is fed to them in small bites, easily chewed.

If you include rabbit jargon, add a short glossary at the end. Don't leave them guessing. Most of the people needing a care sheet may be unsure of terminology too.


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Mine is a very simple front/back printed flyer.

I listed resources (mostly referring to my website).
I list what the rabbits get on a daily/weekly basis.
I list basic care requirements.
and what my return/health policy is. Differs for age of rabbit.

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I hand one out but i didnt write it.I borrowed from someone.i still tell them the basics in case they dont read it.most of my rabbits are sold at shows soo i dont give those out there usually its experienced people buying at shows.


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Yes I do!
It has all the basics and includes my Website, Email and Phone number.
Since I was a 4H rabbit club leader I have always provided an information
sheet two or more pages long.
Ottersatin. :oldtimer:

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