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Mother Rabbit Milk Promotion Measures

When a mother rabbit's milk production is insufficient, the first step for the owner is to promptly analyze the reasons behind this issue and then implement appropriate measures to address it. If the rabbit's nutrition is relatively adequate, the following strategies can be employed to assist in boosting milk production.

1. During the season when fresh, green, and juicy forage is abundant, the owner can increase the intake of lactogenic greens for the mother rabbit. These include dandelion leaves, lettuce, carrots, pumpkins, and other edible plants for rabbits. Typically, any green, juicy forage with a high content of white sap can stimulate milk production in rabbits.

2. Administer 50g of raw barley sprouts directly to the mother rabbit or cook 200g of soy milk and mix in 5 to 10g of warm brown sugar water. Feed this mixture to the rabbit once daily, which can effectively aid in milk production.

3. Mix a small handful of sesame seeds, 10 peanuts, and 3 to 5 pieces of Fenugreek (a herb known for its galactogogue properties) into a paste and feed it to the mother rabbit once daily.

4. Provide the mother rabbit with 3 to 5 tablets of human galactogogue medication daily for three consecutive days to help stimulate milk secretion.

5. Administer a排卵促进素 injection to the mother rabbit, injecting 3 to 5 micrograms into the muscle for rabbits with insufficient milk production. This single injection is sufficient.

6. During the birthing process, monitor whether the mother rabbit consumes the placenta and afterbirth. If not, assist her in doing so. Additionally, if the mother rabbit does not pull her fur out before giving birth, manual assistance may be required. Furthermore, massaging the mother rabbit's breasts with a warm towel before each feeding can also promote milk production.

This is a brief introduction to the milk promotion measures for mother rabbits by Oxygen Pet Doctor. However, it's important to note that the methods for promoting milk production can vary depending on the individual rabbit. For more specific information on different methods for various mother rabbits, you can refer to past articles on "Different Milk Promotion Methods for Mother Rabbits." We hope this guide is helpful to rabbit breeders and owners.