RABBIT KEEPING AND HOW TO RARE THEM


 Rabbit keeping is increasingly becoming more and more popular, maybe due to the fact that these animals can withstand any given climatic environment. there is also an increase in demand for them within the country.

These are some of the factors to consider before raring these animals


1. Housing

Make sure the house has sufficient airflow and is tidy and clean. Make sure there are numerous cages when building the rabbits' home since the male and female rabbits must be kept apart.

This will assist you regulate the rabbits' rapid rate of reproduction because they reproduce quickly in the first place.

The rabbits should be able to eat, sleep, hide, hop, run, play, jump, and dig in the rabbit house. Make sure the cage is 12 square feet with an additional larger area of 32 square feet for exercise to ensure you are giving them enough room.

Cover the walls, doors, and roofs with bamboo wood placed 20mm apart or chicken wire nets for proper ventilation.


2.  Management

Vaccinate them as soon as possible to protect them from fatal infections. Don't give them contaminated or expired food. You can spot disease symptoms and indicators by keeping an eye on their behavior. This will enable you to prevent potential future losses.

Chinese people consume a lot of rabbit meat, so farmers should figure out a means to sell their goods either to the local Chinese in Nairobi or abroad


3.  Feeding Your Rabbits

Feeding and watering should occur at least twice daily for rabbits. They can be fed cabbage and lettuce, but grass is the finest meal for them. Due to their nocturnal nature, rabbits prefer to eat at night. So it's important to feed them well in the evening. If you want to introduce a new food to these species, go cautiously because they don't adapt quickly.

Finding out the precise amount of what they eat each day is crucial if choosing processed feed. This will assist you in reducing waste.

When rearing rabbits, there are two different nutrition regimens used. They are made up of commercially available pre-balanced pellets or hay and grain diets.


4. Sales and marketing

Commercial rabbit production is not a common activity in Kenya. Due to this, it has been incredibly difficult for the few existing rabbit farms to meet consumer demand. You will therefore be well on your way to becoming a silent billionaire once you start your own rabbit farming enterprise in Kenya.

Your local market is where you can conduct business. Consider hiring someone to sell the bunnies for you if you'd prefer not to stay all day. Social media is a trustworthy channel for luring customers. Unfortunately, the country's biggest problem with rabbit farming is bad marketing.


5. Kenyan Rabbit Farming Benefits

Commercial rabbit farming is advantageous in a number of ways in Kenya. The following is a list of the top advantages of running a rabbit farm in Kenya.

      (a) Similar to broiler chickens, rabbits grow very quickly. Within 4-5 months, they are ready                 for slaughter and quickly reach maturity.

       (b) The gestation period for rabbits is shorter (usually between 28 and 31 days), and a doe                    gives birth to young every two months. One doe can give birth to 2 to 8 offspring each                    time.

        (c) Kenyan rabbit farming can be started with very little money or commitment. You can                      even establish a rabbit farming business in a modest, well-ventilated area.

        (d) More than any other livestock animal, rabbits turn more food into meat.


Through care and management, you will create the most profit kind in your rabbit farming business. Perpetually try and take excellent care of your animals. Feed them quality alimental food, always keep their house clean and get healthy breeds for starting so you can make your rabbit farming business extremely profitable.



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