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Try the rabbit: a practical guide

Through proper guidelines, rabbit rearing not only requires minimal capital investment but also provides increased livelihood income and yield. This step-by-step guide details rabbit breeds, behaviour, and handling. It instructs how to construct rabbit hutches, kindling boxes, weaner cages and where to place the rabbits. Information on breeding management is also provided which includes the process of controlled mating, what to do during the heat period, the process of doe servicing as well as how to take care of does during pregnancy and what to do after delivery. What to do in the event of death litters, how to sex and sell weaners, and specifications on feeding methods, feed transportation and what food types to feed the rabbits are also given. Additional details on the process of breeding stock selection, highlighting the issues of inbreeding as well as giving information on rabbit diseases and pests. Record keeping was also advised.

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Author: Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA)
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Organization: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO TECA
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Year: 2020
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Country/ies: Nigeria
Geographical coverage: Africa
Type: Practices
Content language: English
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