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How I fell in love with rabbits

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Like every kid when I was one, I had always loved little creatures like guinea pigs, rabbits etc. I held them, played with them and fed them, and attempted to tame a wild (bush) rabbit at some point.

BREEDING STOCK

The pens and fittings are all set; the next task before us is selecting good breeding stock without being suckers in our first attempt. Where do I find breeding stock to buy? When buying you have the option of shipping/transporting your breeding stock from a far distance or from the breeder near you. The best procedure is to go to your nearest producer and select from his younger stock even if you have to feed the animals awhile before they mature (at six months). They need time to get used to you and their new home. The thick issue is that one has to be cautious, this can be done with the help of a trusted breeder, who will help you to select quality start up stock from the stock they have for sale. Most often, you will have the opportunity to see, touch and feel the rabbits or see photos of them before purchasing them.

What and how to feed your bunnies

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  Feeding your bun: Rabbits have a very fragile digestive system, which has a low tolerance for bad/wrong feeding rations. For example, feeding your rabbits lettuce creates gas, which they cannot expel (they do not fat), this can upset the stomach, resulting to bloat and eventually death in severe cases. Before feeding your rabbits, do your bunny good by looking into the following points:

10 Reasons why you should eat the rabbit

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Dressed rabbit meat Rabbit meat is categorized under white meat and it is fine in texture. Rabbit meat can be prepared in the same way as chicken meat – grilled, roasted, fried or stewed. Rabbit meat is widely recommended because:

Why raise rabbits

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Join me  10 COOL REASONS TO GET YOU STARTED (RABBIT RAISING) In this post I will be sharing with you some amazing reasons why you should have to start rabbit farming. I guess most of these reasons have never crossed your mind. With increased awareness of what makes a healthy diet and the economy in a turmoil, now is a good time to consider rabbit farming business. The best way I know to put money in the pocket and good food on the table, without a large investment, is raising rabbits.

COMPLETE FOOD FOR THE RABBITS

Why sprouted? Double the value, lower the cost of feeding. Give your bunnies the best! To sprout is quite simple. You will need the following: bleach, perforated container, water, wheat or barley - barley is best.