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Rabbit Care
Feeding: Rabbits should receive pelleted food and the food should be of high quality because they tend to fall sick quickly after eating stale food. An average of 120 gms of food per day is required. However, for breeding purposes, an average of 90 gms of food per day is enough. The food should contain lots of green stuff such as ramie, comfrey, banana leaves and vegetables given in controlled amounts. Try to avoid feeding lettuce. To avoid wastage, it’s recommended that you increase the total number of meals, but not the amount of food per meal. The water should be clean and abundant.
Health Care: The best way to protect the flock against disease is to keep the flock in perfectly hygienic conditions: periodic cleaning of the cages with brushes and bactericides is very essential. Sheds and cages should be cleaned monthly with antibacterials and flame-throwers to keep them as clean as possible. The removal of the manure should be done after a maximum period of twenty days in summer and forty days in winter. It’s best to clean every fortnight. After removal of manure, cover the area with a layer of sawdust (about an inch thick) or other dry material. Nests and dirty bowls should be washed with disinfectant and sun-dried at least every week. The water tank should be flushed and drained every month.