Question: I want to farm with rabbits. Can you please help with information on breeding them? The demand for rabbit meat is not as big as for beef or chicken, but the meat is considered to be healthy because it’s lean and not very marbled (not much intramuscular fat). It’s…
Question: How do I raise rabbits, starting with the best way to house them and what their nutritional needs are? Rabbit farming is gaining popularity for a number of reasons. They can be kept in a relatively small space, it is not expensive to keep them, they eat almost anything,…
Fast growth and a high reproductive rate make rabbits suitable as meat-producing small livestock in developing countries. Good breeding practices and diligent management are the key to successful rabbit farming. THE MATING PROCESS Female rabbits, or does, are more productive in spring, summer and early autumn. Most breeders don’t breed…
It’s no surprise that rabbits are getting more popular among small-scale commercial farmers. They are relatively cheap to feed and have low space requirements. There is encouraging interest from readers of africanfarming.com about rabbit farming. Apart from the convenience of size and handling, rabbit meat has a high protein content…