Top 10 Must-Know Taboos in Rabbit Farming!
Important Considerations for Rabbit Raising
1. Avoid Continuous Blood Breeding in Rabbits. It is crucial to refrain from continuously breeding rabbits without considering the mother rabbit's health and seasonal factors. Such practices can cause significant harm to the rabbits. While it may seem beneficial to have a large litter, the survival rate of the offspring is often low, and the quality of the surviving rabbits is compromised. Therefore, blood breeding should be tailored to each rabbit. It is not advisable to force rabbits, especially those that are weak or elderly, into continuous breeding. Generally, rabbits should rest for about half a month to a month after breeding before being bred again.
2. Avoid Using Hybrid Rabbits for Breeding. While the first generation of offspring from hybrid rabbits may be larger, healthier, and more resistant to diseases, they should not be used for breeding purposes. This is because the genetic stability of hybrid rabbits is not guaranteed, leading to severe trait segregation in their offspring.
3. Avoid Simultaneous Vaccination, Deworming, and Medication. Some rabbit farmers tend to administer a large amount of medication to rabbits after vaccination to prevent stress. However, this can lead to vaccine inefficiency or reduced immunity. It is essential to avoid performing vaccination, deworming, and medication simultaneously.
4. Avoid Blind Use of Medications. Some rabbit farmers mistakenly believe that increasing medication can speed up the recovery of sick rabbits. However, rabbits have a recovery period, and excessive medication may not necessarily lead to a quicker recovery.
5. Avoid OverReliance on Feed Additives. Some rabbit farmers think that the more feed additives, the better. However, this approach can increase feed costs and may lead to antagonistic effects between different additives, resulting in unintended consequences, such as rabbit poisoning.
6. Avoid Feeding Rabbits with a Single Diet. Some rabbit farmers opt for convenience by feeding rabbits the same diet continuously or whatever food is available. This can significantly reduce feed utilization, slow down rabbit growth, and increase feed costs.
The above are some common pitfalls in rabbit raising that Dr. Oxygen Pet has highlighted. We hope rabbit owners will take these precautions to ensure the wellbeing of their rabbits.
