The National Heart Lung and Blood Association reports that 500 mg is a safe daily minimum intake of sodium. This amount will be enough to maintain the bodily functions that require sodium. In an average temperate climate, a normal adult may be able to thrive with as little as 115 mg of sodium each day.
When mature, bucks weigh from 8-10 pounds and females from 9-12 pounds. New Zealand rabbits are ready to slaughter as fryers after just 2 months. Their average litter size is 8-10 bunnies.
The rat attains sexual maturity early in life and the new born are dependent upon the mother, rats therefore have well developed nests with the new born being weaned after 3 - 4 weeks. The litter size does vary but an average litter size is 8 with approximately 6 litters per annum.he rat attains sexual maturity early in life and the new born are dependent upon the mother, rats therefore have well developed nests with the new born being weaned after 3 - 4 weeks. The litter size does vary but an average litter size is 8 with approximately 6 litters per annum.