In this article we will discuss about Rabbit:- 1. History of Rabbit 2. Breeds of Rabbit 3. Life History 4. Body and Appearance 5. Life Cycle 6. Uses. History of Rabbit: Rabbit keeping in commercial base started in the last century. The scarcity of food following first and second World Wars paves the way for extensive rabbit rearing. During those [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Different Types of Foodstuffs Suitable for Feeding Rabbits Food and Nutrients: Rabbits relish all types of grains (sorghum, bajra and other grains) and legumes. Green fodders, kitchen wastes such as carrots and cabbage leaves and other vegetable wastes are also relished by rabbits. Different types of rabbit feed with components and nutrient [...]
Rabbits can be reared in two systems:- 1. Deep Litter System 2. Cage System. 1. Deep Litter System: In this system, small number (not more than 30) of rabbits are reared in an enclosure within the farm house (Fig. 12.8). To prevent rabbits to dig burrows, the floor is made up of concrete. Litter materials such as paddy husk, paddy [...]