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To prevent rabbits to dig burrows, the floor is made up of concrete. Mdukatshani, heifer internationalsouth africa and kwazulu. The schematic basis of the manual therefore responds to this need and the willingness to produce not merely a book, but a practical and immediate support to the daily activities of medium size pig farming management. Then gradually reduce the number of animals, keeping 3 4 geese 3 12 weeks per square metre and, finally, just two adult geese per square metre. There are many species in the rabbit family but all domesticated rabbits are believed to have descended from a single species known as the european rabbit. Rabbits need a balanced diet of unlimited grass hay timothy, orchard, oat. The guide provides basic information to raise a poultry flock of 500 birds. Apr 23, 2017 passionate about empowerment of africans. With an investment of only shs200,000 one can rear 15 female rabbits, which.
A complete handbook on backyard and commercial rabbit production. It is important to know that when raising rabbits for meat that the older the rabbit gets, the tougher the meat becomes. Commercial rabbit production mississippi state poultry science. Breeding and reproduction of rabbits veterinary manual. You need to start a profitable rabbit farming business to boost your income. A beginners guide to raising rabbits, including a rabbit barn, pens, feeders and waterers, breeding stock, care and feeding, breeding, butchering, and meat sales. Rabbit production manual government of nova scotia. The present manual tries to gather existing knowledge on how to improve village poultry production systems with relatively few inputs. Raising rabbits for meat pdf sion to use the information in raising meat rabbits in. Learn about the veterinary topic of breeding and reproduction of rabbits.
The present research investigated the profitability and constraints to rabbit production in osun state, nigeria. Rabbits fastidiously groom themselves and rarely if ever need to be bathed. He adds that for those in other employment searching for supplementary income, rearing rabbit is the ideal project. In the appendices additional information is also given, including a glossary of technical terms used, more detailed information on feed and disease as well as a list of useful books. The guide to raising and breeding rabbits for meat. Each booklet is accompanied by flipcharts that can be used during training sessions. Raising rabbits for meat is a lucrative business, providing income for millions of people, but there are some essential things you need to do before you venture into the rabbit farming business. Rabbit rearing has been practiced in uganda since the 1870s when christian missionaries first introduced the longeared animals. This best practices manual has been developed by experienced urban chickenkeepers in the city of new haven, as advice and guidance for families who may choose to begin keeping hens as now permitted in under city of new haven law, per an ordinance passed in september of 2009. Farmers are slowly taking up rabbit farming to supplement their income from agriculture. The purpose of this work is to bring together as fully and objectively as possible all the available data on rabbit husbandry, health and production. Cages and certain rabbit supplies have been removed from our store, however we hope to be able to restock the store soon. This manual is designed as a resource guide to the participants of the turtle village trust agricultural training programmes. Raising rabbits 101 pdf if you decide that raising rabbits is for you, keep this manual as a handy reference, and.
Before investing your money in rabbit production, get all available literature, talk and visit with other producers, visit a rabbit processor, and talk with your county extension agent. Rabbit farming is an emerging but profitable business. The guide to raising and breeding rabbits for meat raising rabbits is one of the simplest things you can do on your homestead. As britains third favourite pet you wont be alone and, if you are interested in showing your pet there. This manual was produced as a collaborative project between the western institute for food safety and security at the university of california davis and the food and drug administration under the model training programs for specialty produce crops, dairy and lab procedures cooperative agreement 1u54fd004327. Rabbits as pets are pretty clean, they eat veggie scraps, and make great compost. In europe and the united states large scale commercial rabbit farming has been practised for many years and standards of husbandry raised.
From the 1970s to 1980s, there were efforts to promote rabbit through importation and multiplication of exotic breeds mainly new zealand white by government but there was little success. The perfect butchering age is around 8 weeks of age. Buy breeding stock when they are about 6 months old. Brushing your rabbit is important, particularly during molting or shedding. As a result commercial rabbit farming in kenya is becoming popular day by day.
Since that time many have gone out of print andor been superceded by newer publications. The manual will deal with improved freerange systems consisting of small flocks of 5 50 local or crossbred chickens. Rabbit production in europe is concentrated largely in the latin countries of italy, france and spain, in which animal protectionist attitudes are considered moderate. A complete handbook on backyard and commercial rabbit production replaces an earlier publication of the same name that was produced by the peace corps in 1982. We distinguish three main categories of chicken breeds. This revised guide is for individuals interested in raising poultry for egg production, whether on a commercial scale full or part time basis or as a hobby, with some financial benefits. However, in the case of rabbits, the intensification of husbandry necessitates. In commercial rabbit production, the difference between profitable and unprofitable is the ability of your fryer rabbits to reach 5 pounds in weight within 8 weeks from birth.