Enhancing Rabbit Wool Production: Effective Strategies
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Strategies to Boost the Fiber Production in Angora Rabbits
1. Choose the Right Breed: Opt for highquality Angora rabbits, as they tend to have larger, denser fur with fewer knots, leading to higher fiber yields. Research indicates that rabbits weighing over 3.5 kg can produce over 500 grams of fiber annually. In contrast, local breeds or imported varieties that have退化 (degenerated) yield only about 200 to 300 grams per year, with poorer fiber quality.
2. Leverage the Benefits of Crossbreeding: Crossbreeding superior Angora rabbits with local breeds or degenerated imported varieties can significantly improve fiber production. The offspring from such crosses can see an increase of 15% to 20% in fiber yield compared to local breeds or degenerated imports, and the quality of the fiber will also be notably improved.
3. Castrate Male Rabbits: Neutering male rabbits not intended for breeding can make them more docile and easier to manage. This also allows for more efficient use of feed, as they are less picky eaters. Additionally, this can boost their fiber production by 10% to 15%.
4. SingleCage Housing: After rabbits reach maturity, it's best to keep them in individual cages. This prevents fighting and reduces the risk of feces contaminating the fiber, as well as lessening the occurrence of knots. This practice ultimately enhances the quality of the fiber.
5. Feeding HighSulfur Diet: Angora fiber is a type of keratin, containing up to 4.02% sulfur. Therefore, Angora rabbits require a diet rich in sulfur. Feed them with 0.6% cysteine and methionine to increase their fiber yield by an average of 20.7%, and improve the luster and elasticity of their fur. Including fish meal, blood meal, and cake in their diet can also enhance fiber yield and quality.
6. Utilize Special Supplements: Beyond providing a balanced diet and highquality feed, supplementing Angora rabbits with sulfur, zinc, and copper can promote skin cell and fiber growth, as well as increase the durability and elasticity of the fur. Adding 0.5g of sulfur, 1g of silkworm chaff, and 1g of rhizoma smilacis in their daily feed can help Angora rabbits reach the standard for shearing 7 to 10 days earlier.
That concludes Dr. Oxygen Pet's tips for today. We hope these strategies for increasing Angora rabbit fiber production are helpful to you.
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