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What is the average gestation period for rabbits?
What is the average gestation period for rabbits?
At what age are kits weaned from their mother?
At what age are kits weaned from their mother?
When are rabbits ready for slaughter?
When are rabbits ready for slaughter?
What is one of the primary benefits of raising rabbits in terms of feed and water efficiency?
What is one of the primary benefits of raising rabbits in terms of feed and water efficiency?
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What types of food do rabbits prefer?
What types of food do rabbits prefer?
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Study Notes
Rearing Rabbits
- Rabbits have a short gestation period of 30-31 days.
- Kits are weaned from their mothers at 5-6 weeks old.
- They are ready for slaughter at 3 months of age.
- Does and Bucks are ready to breed at 4-6 months old.
Feed Efficiency
- Rabbits produce 6 times more meat than cows on average, given the same amount of feed and water.
Diet
- Rabbits prefer a diet consisting of green feed, root crops, hay, and rabbit pellets.
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Learn about the breeding cycle and feeding habits of rabbits, including their gestation period, weaning, and maturation rates. Understand the efficiency of rabbit farming and their dietary needs.
