How to Tattoo A Rabbit
Written by kayf14
For any show animal to be showed, They must be tattooed. The reason for tattooing is that it helps you to keep better records of your animals.
A good time to tattoo is when the rabbit is 8 weeks old.
Here are some steps to follow:
1. Put the numbers and/or numbers in the tattoo pliers.
2. Tattoo a piece of cardboard or a piece of toilet paper to make sure that the tattoo says what you want it to.
3. Put the rabbit in a tattoo box or have someone hold the rabbit in a towel, SO the left ear is exposed.
4. Clean the rabbits ear with a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol on it.
5. Carefully tattoo the rabbit and avoid the blood vessels in the ear. Hold down the pliers 10 seconds to get a clean impression.
6. Rub tattoo ink into the puncture with an old, clean toothbrush.
7. Rub a small amount of Vaseline into the tattoo area, Then wipe the area dry.
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