12/04/2024
RABBIT KIT MORTALITY🐰🐰🐰
I've actually heard people complain of high rate of mortality in their farm and this could be as a result of several factors.
Rabbit kits are very tender and can get predisposed to diseases when conditions are unfavorable. So as a farmer, you should try as much as possible to put up with good management practice.
When your rabbit (doe) litters, observe the following:
🐰 Use a good litter box, avoid very small or boxes with tangled wire mersh.
🐰 Make sure you check the box for dead kits to avoid attraction of soldier ants.
🐰 Ensure there is adequate feed and water for the doe to avoid kits cannibalism.
🐰 When you notice the kits jumping out the box, remove them from the kindling box to ensure all are well fed.
🐰 Always feed the doe with grasses like tridax, bitter leaf and scent leaf because these leaves contains antioxidants that helps to combat coccidiosis.
🐰 Don't always touch the kits as they can easily contact germs and bacteria which will later cause infection.
🐰 Make sure the cages are well covered with wood or wire mersh to avoid predator pe*******on.
🐰 Always make sure you wean your kits around 6-7weeks of age. But with very good feeding management practice and experience, you can still wean at 5 weeks.
At the end of the day, have it at the back of your mind that no matter how careful you are, at times, some things are just bound to happen.🥺 You just have to try your best and leave the rest to God.
For breeding tips and Consultation, you can dm or ask me at the comment section.
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I'd be glad to help.😁💯
Have a wonderful day.
