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Integrated Cuniculture - Rabbit Breeding, Pets, Pure Stocks & Meat, Training, Treatments, Specially, Nutritious Formulated Rabbits Feed, other Livestocks, Foodstuffs available within Abuja and for Exports 24/7

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Currently available in our Farms, Abacha Road axis, Mararaba

Quality Breed, Grower Havana Buck available for rehoming

Price: ₦20,000 only

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Currently available in our Farms, Abacha Road axis, Mararaba

Quality Breed, Ready to Mate Mature Buck, Hyla NG

Price: ₦25,000 only

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Currently available in our Farms, Abacha Road axis, Mararaba

Quality Breed, Ready to mate Hyla NG, Mature Doe

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17/11/2025

Currently available in our Farms, Abacha Road axis, Quality Breeds, Hyla NG Weaners, Does and Bucks

Price: ₦15,000 only

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Currently available in our Farms, Abacha Road axis, Quality Breeds, Hyla Max (80% Pure Line/Breeds) Growers, Does and Bucks

Price: ₦20,000 only

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Getting Started with Meat Rabbits: Pregnancy and Kindling

Once you have successfully bred your rabbits, you have a short 31-day gestation to wait for results. A breeding doe should always live alone in her own cage. Housing her in a cage with other does will cause problems and she, or the other does, will kill the kits.

Can you check for pregnancy?

We have never been successful checking for pregnancy in our rabbits, though I have read that some people can and do. We have tried many times, but it never has worked, so we just wait it out. We feel like it is such a short gestation anyway, that it isn’t worth the risk of us being wrong one way or the other.

Feeding during pregnancy:

It is important to keep your does in good body condition for optimal breeding, pregnancy, and kindling results.

If you have an overweight doe you need to feed her one cup of pellets (1/2 cup twice a day) and unlimited hay for the first three weeks and then give her unlimited pellets and hay for the last week and during lactation. If your doe is in good condition you can feed her unlimited pellets and hay through the pregnancy. If she is underweight you should wait to breed her, but if somehow she is now bred and is underweight then definitely give her unlimited pellets and hay throughout the pregnancy.

Nest Boxes

A rabbit needs to be able to build a nest to put her babies (kits) in to keep them warm and safe. She does this with hay and her own fur. If a rabbit is not given a place to build her nest she will just do her best to build it in the corner of the cage, but it will not be ideal and will lead to a higher loss of kits. So it is important to give her a nest box in which to build her nest. You can buy nest boxes, or you can make them yourself.

We make our own nest boxes with 1 x 12 wood. We avoid plywood in case the rabbits chew on it. The finished box is 15 in x 9 in x 9 in. Each side piece is 15×9. The front piece is 4×9 so the mama can easily get in and out. The back piece is 9×9. We put a resting board for the mama on the top of the back that is 5×9. We do not make the bottom of the box solid. We use hardware cloth to enclose the bottom. This makes it

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✅Lack of Diversification: Focusing solely on one market segment without exploring others can limit profitability and resilience to market fluctuations.
7. Improper Handling of Rabbits:

✅Rough Handling: Lifting rabbits by their ears or legs is harmful and can cause stress, injury, or even death. Always support their hindquarters and body when handling them gently.

✏By understanding and proactively addressing these common mistakes, rabbit farmers can significantly improve their chances of success, leading to healthier animals, higher productivity, and a more profitable enterprise. Continuous learning and adaptation to best practices are key to thriving in rabbit farming.

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3. Neglecting Disease Prevention and Biosecurity:

✅Poor Sanitation: Failing to regularly clean and disinfect cages, feeders, and waterers creates breeding grounds for pathogens like coccidiosis, a major killer of young rabbits.

✅Lack of Quarantine: Introducing new rabbits to the existing colony without a proper quarantine period (typically 2-4 weeks) can introduce diseases that quickly spread.

✅Ignoring Early Signs of Illness: Rabbits are prone to various illnesses like snuffles, ear mites, and enteritis. Farmers often fail to observe or act quickly on early symptoms, leading to more severe outbreaks and higher mortality rates.

✅Insufficient Veterinary Care/Knowledge: Many farmers lack access to or knowledge of proper rabbit veterinary care and vaccination protocols specific to their region.

4. Substandard Breeding Practices:

✅Using Low-Quality Breeding Stock: Starting with rabbits that have genetic defects, poor growth rates, or a history of disease will lead to unproductive and unhealthy offspring. Sourcing from reputable breeders is crucial.

✅Inbreeding: Continuously breeding closely related rabbits (inbreeding) diminishes genetic diversity, leading to weaker animals, reduced fertility, and higher susceptibility to disease.

✅Over-breeding Does: Breeding does too frequently without adequate recovery time exhausts them and results in smaller, weaker litters.

✅Incorrect Breeding Techniques: Simple errors like putting the buck into the doe's cage (the doe is territorial, it's better to bring the doe to the buck's cage) can hinder successful mating.

5. Poor Record-Keeping:

✅Lack of Documentation: Failing to keep detailed records of breeding dates, litter sizes, weight gain, feed consumption, health treatments, and sales makes it impossible to track performance, identify trends, or make informed management decisions.

6. Inadequate Market Research:

✅Producing Without a Market: Many farmers start raising rabbits without first identifying a reliable market for their products (meat, fur, manure, pets). This can lead to oversupply and significant losses.

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MISTAKES TO AVOID FOR SUCCESS IN RABBIT FARMING

Rabbit farming, while a rewarding venture, can quickly turn into a source of frustration and losses if common mistakes are not avoided. For farmers looking to succeed in this growing sector, understanding and mitigating these pitfalls is crucial.

Here are some of the most frequent errors observed in rabbit farming:

1. Poor Housing Design and Management:

✅Inadequate Ventilation and Hygiene: Many farmers use wooden cages that absorb urine, creating damp, unhygienic conditions ripe for bacterial growth and disease.

✅Poor ventilation also leads to a buildup of ammonia, affecting respiratory health.

✅Overcrowding: Cramming too many rabbits into a small space causes stress, aggression, and rapid disease spread. Rabbits need sufficient room to move freely, ensuring better air circulation and reduced competition.

✅Unsuitable Flooring: Wire mesh floors are essential for hygiene, allowing droppings and urine to fall through. However, if the wire is too wide or lacks resting areas, it can lead to "sore hocks" (foot infections).

✅Lack of Predator Protection: Rabbits are vulnerable to predators. Hutches must be securely built and predator-proof to prevent losses.

2. Incorrect Feeding Practices:

✅Unbalanced Diet: Relying solely on kitchen scraps or grains is a common mistake. Rabbits require a balanced diet of high-quality hay (which should make up the bulk of their diet), commercial pellets, and a limited amount of fresh vegetables.

✅Abrupt Diet Changes: Rabbits have sensitive digestive systems. Sudden changes in feed can cause severe digestive upset, leading to diarrhea, bloat, and even death. Any dietary changes should be introduced gradually over several days.

✅Overfeeding: While well-intentioned, overfeeding, especially with high-energy pellets, can lead to obesity, which negatively impacts reproductive performance and overall health.

✅Inadequate Water Supply: Clean, fresh water must be available at all times. Unreliable water bottles or dirty water containers can lead to dehydration and health issues.

3. Neglecting Disease Prevention and Biosecurity:

✅Poor Sanitation: Failing to regularly clean and disinfect

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