How to raise commercial hares? Mastering scientific feeding methods is key
The hare is a newly developed money-making project in the special breeding industry. The hare, domesticated through artificial taming, has changed its original living habits and become similar to ordinary domestic rabbits. It not only retains the original gamey flavor of the hare, but also doubles its meat yield. How to raise hares well and ensure high income is directly related to feeding management and the quality of forage nutrition. Therefore, attention must be paid to the feeding management and disease prevention of commercial hares, and scientific feeding methods must be adopted to feed them.
1 Strengthen feeding. The daily diet of commercial hares should be based mainly on green and coarse fodder, supplemented with an appropriate amount of concentrate. The green and coarse fodder should be matched in diverse ways and kept fresh, tender and clean. Compound feed should be nutritionally complete and varied in combination, with a protein content of 16%-18%, fat 2%-3%, and crude fiber 12%-13% being suitable, and sufficient drinking water should be provided. Feed concentrate 2 times a day and green and coarse fodder 3-4 times a day. Carry out short-term fattening 15-20 days before slaughter, which helps put on fat, improve pelt quality, and enhance hare meat quality.
2 Reasonable grouping. After commercial hares are weaned, all male hares should be castrated and raised in groups according to size and strength. One group per cage, with 4-5 rabbits per square meter of cage housing, to avoid fighting and biting damage to the fur.
3 Strengthen sanitation management. Clean the cages and housing frequently, promptly remove feces, urine and other filth, keep them clean, dry and hygienic, avoid contaminating the fur, and ensure the hares' bodies are clean and their fur glossy.
4 Strictly prevent disease. Follow routine vaccination, disinfect cages and housing regularly, and focus on preventing mange, subcutaneous abscesses, dermatitis fungal disease, rabbit lice and other diseases that harm the fur. Isolate and treat sick rabbits promptly when found.