WHAT A RABBIT CAN SUPPLY

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Everything on the rabbits body is useful!






http://www.fao.org/docrep/t1690E/t1690e0a.htm
Brown rabbit coat


The skin

  • Used for making winter clothing such as gloves, scarfs, boots & jackets
  • Best for making fishing rods
  • Used for making ornaments in Asian countries



https://youtu.be/JpcEVbDEy6Q
Rabbit urine

The urine

  • When mixed with water in the ratio 1:30 (urine to water), rabbit urine can be used a direct insecticide and liquid fertilizer on the farm.


The droppings

  • It is the best composite manure because it contains the highest contents of ammonia and nitrogen essential for plant growth. It also contains phosphorous and potassium.


http://jfrabbits.blogspot.com/2017/06/benefits-of-rabbit-manure.html
Rabbit dropping

  • Unlike other manures, it does not produce a strong smell.
  • Rabbit manure is cold manure i.e. it does not burn crops when applied directly like other manures.
  • When mixed with water, rabbit droppings make manure tea that can be used as liquid fertilizer on the farm.


Related: Cecotrophy


  • Rabbit droppings are useful to people who practice vermiculture (worm farming) as the worms feed on the droppings.
  • Fresh rabbit droppings are food to fish.
Location: Abuja, Nigeria

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