Gerald Rabbits Farmer

16/07/2026

good feed for rabbits

15/07/2026

♠️ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 "𝐖𝐄𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐓" 𝐊𝐈𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘.

Newborn Hyla kits are born completely hairless and are physically unable to regulate their own body temperature, making them highly vulnerable to the environment inside the nest box. If the nesting box lacks proper drainage or is left with soiled, wet bedding from the mother's urine, it creates a damp, freezing environment that quickly triggers fatal hypothermia. Even if the kits manage to survive the cold, the constant contact with ammonia-rich dampness causes painful bacterial skin infections, often referred to as urine scald, which can quietly wipe out an entire healthy litter in a matter of days.

To safeguard your investments, always ensure your wooden or plastic nest boxes have small drainage holes drilled into the bottom and are lined with a thick layer of clean, dry wood shavings or fine hay. Inspecting the nest boxes daily during your morning rounds and immediately swapping out any damp, soiled bedding with fresh, dry materials keeps the nursery warm and sanitary. This simple habit keeps your newborns comfortable, dry, and growing rapidly during the most fragile stage of their lifecycle.

How often do you check and replace the bedding in your nest boxes to keep your newborns warm and dry?

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14/07/2026

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13/07/2026

Only experienced rabbit farmers will get this right! 👀

Which stage of pregnancy does a Rabbit eat the most?
🅰️ Before mating
🅱️ During weaning
🅲️ First and second trimester
🅳️ Immediately after kindling

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12/07/2026

12/07/2026

🐀 YES — Rats DO Kill Rabbits (Nigeria Farm Reality)

Biggest risk: NEWBORN KITS & small rabbits — adult rabbits are mostly safe, but still get bitten/sick.

✅ FACTS

- Kits (0–4 weeks): #1 target — rats chew through wooden cages, kill/eat kits overnight
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- Weaners/Juveniles: Attacked when hungry or fighting for food
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- Adults: Rarely killed, but bites cause infection, tetanus, coccidiosis, leptospirosis
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- Danger higher in Nigeria: Hot weather, food scraps, dirty cages = rats multiply fast



🛡️ HOW TO PROTECT YOUR RABBITS (Ola Rabbitry Guide)

1. Cage Upgrade
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- Use 1/4″ galvanized wire mesh — NOT chicken wire (rats chew it)
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- Raise cages 40–60cm off ground; seal all gaps with steel wool
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- Make separate secure nursery boxes for kits
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2. Food & Cleanliness
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- Feed only what they finish; remove leftovers before dusk
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- Store pellets/grains in airtight metal/plastic drums
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- Clean droppings/soiled bedding daily; disinfect with Izal/Jik

12/07/2026

🐇 5 MISTAKES THAT KILL RABBIT KITS 🚫
Save your kits! Avoid these deadly mistakes.
Many rabbit kits don't die because of bad luck—they die because of management mistakes. If you want healthy rabbits and better profits, avoid these five common errors.
❌ 1. Damp Cages & No Proper Nest Box
Newborn kits cannot control their body temperature. Wet, dirty, or poorly ventilated cages expose them to cold, pneumonia, and death.
✅ Solution: • Provide a clean nest box with dry hay or grass. • Keep the cage dry and well-ventilated. • Replace wet bedding immediately.
❌ 2. No Coccidiosis Prevention
Coccidiosis is one of the leading causes of death in young rabbits. It spreads quickly in dirty and damp environments.
✅ Solution: • Keep cages clean and dry. • Practice good hygiene. • Use anticoccidial medication as recommended by a veterinarian.
❌ 3. Underfeeding the Nursing Doe
A mother rabbit that doesn't get enough feed cannot produce enough milk. Hungry kits become weak, stop growing, and may die.
✅ Solution: • Feed the doe high-quality rabbit pellets. • Provide fresh forage, clean water, and minerals every day. • Ensure she always has enough feed while nursing.
❌ 4. Weaning Too Early
Separating kits from their mother too early can cause stress, diarrhea, poor growth, and even death.
✅ Solution: • Wean kits at 7–8 weeks of age. • Introduce solid feed gradually before weaning.
❌ 5. Overcrowding & Dirty Conditions
Keeping too many rabbits in one cage increases stress, disease transmission, injuries, and poor growth.
✅ Solution: • Avoid overcrowding. • Clean cages daily. • Remove droppings and wet bedding regularly. • Protect rabbits from rats and other predators.
💡 GOLDEN RULE
🐰 Clean Housing + Good Nutrition + Fresh Water + Disease Prevention + Patience = Healthy Rabbit Kits & Better Profits!
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11/07/2026

🐰 YOUR RABBITS CAN'T GROW IF THEY DON'T DRINK ENOUGH WATER

Many rabbit farmers focus on feed but forget one of the most important nutrients—clean water.

A rabbit can survive for a while without feed, but a lack of water quickly affects its health and productivity.

Without enough clean water: 💧 Feed intake drops. 💧 Growth slows down. 💧 Does produce less milk for their kits. 💧 Digestion becomes poor. 💧 The risk of illness increases.

Fresh, clean water should be available 24 hours a day, especially during hot weather. Dirty or empty drinkers can cost you healthy rabbits and reduced profits.

Healthy rabbits drink well. Rabbits that drink well eat better. Rabbits that eat better grow faster.

Never underestimate the power of clean water—it's one of the cheapest investments with the biggest return on your farm.

🐰 Question: Do you use water bowls or ni**le drinkers for your rabbits? Tell us why in the comments!



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