Rabbits

Rabbits kept in hutches or colonies are totally dependent on the keeper for their food (rabbit feeds). They can eat only what the keeper provides.… Read More »Rabbit Feeds and Feeding Systems

The domestic rabbit will eat most types of green vegetables, grain, tubers and roots. Therefore, the ration may consist almost entirely of ingredients from plant… Read More »Nine (9) Nutrient Requirements of Rabbits

Feeding rabbit with good nutrition is the single most important aspect of production, well- nourished rabbits can better resist diseases and recover from environmental stresses… Read More »Principles of Feeding Rabbit and Feed Resources

The following are the different available breeds of rabbits; 1. California breed This is the second most popular breed for meat production. The colour is… Read More »The Different Breeds of Rabbits

Most people are not ready for rabbit production that demands daily care and attention and many don’t see the reasons for keeping the rabbits anyway.… Read More »Problems or Constrains of Rabbit Production

Rabbits are used for meat, vocational projects, laboratory animals, as a teaching tools, animal research models, and as pets. Because of their use in a… Read More »Advantages and Disadvantages of Rabbit Production

In order to prepare for the possibility of fostering rabbit kits, you should mate your does in groups. These groups of does should be mated… Read More »How to Foster Kits (Baby Rabbits) with Another Doe (Adult Female Rabbit)

Rabbits in good health and vitality are easily recognized by their bright eyes, alertness to sound, smooth and glossy coat and good appetite. The immediate… Read More »Disease Prevention and Health Management for Rabbits

The underlying principle of housing for rabbit is that housing accommodation should protect stock from predators, extreme climate, accidents and injuries. It should also aid… Read More »Principles of Housing and Sanitation for Rabbits

Management of kittens from birth through weaning to maturity depends largely on quality of feeds and appropriate application of feeding principles during the growth period.… Read More »Rabbit Feeds and Feeding Guide

Because rabbits are known to be very sexually active they should not be housed together to avoid inbreeding (including between family members mating before adulthood… Read More »Principles of Reproduction in Rabbits

Rabbit production is one backyard industry that promises a bright future. Why’ Because almost 99 per cent of the rabbit is useful – the meat… Read More »Processes involved in Rabbit Marketing

Domestication of rabbits from the wild is recent. Rabbit production has several advantages over other farm animal production enterprises especially in terms of low cost… Read More »Selecting and Improving Desirable Rabbit Traits

Rabbit is one of the latest domesticated livestock across the world. While in the wild, rabbit is commonly referred to as hare. Rabbit production in… Read More »Breed Characteristics of Rabbit

Today we are going to be discussing about the different classes of rabbit feeds we have and what to feed your rabbits. Rabbits in the… Read More »What to Feed Rabbits