A Detailed Guide to Hare Farming Techniques and Precautions
Wild rabbits are better than domestic rabbits in many aspects, including taste and their own physical qualities, but the wild rabbit population in our country simply cannot meet market demand. At present, farming hares is a relatively profitable project. Below is an introduction to hare farming techniques and precautions!
I. Site Construction
Hare farming requires a very large site so that the animals have ample space to move around. The site is determined by the number you are farming, controlled at 1 sq m per animal. The rabbit housing needs to be divided into two parts, arranged vertically, with plenty of entrance and exit holes. The sides without housing should be enclosed with fencing, with the fence controlled at around 1.5 m. In the open area in the middle, some shade material or objects with many holes can be placed. In daily life, they are raised in the open; when the weather is bad or relatively cold, they can be allowed into the rabbit housing. They can also simply be raised in a fenced-in area.
II. Management of Young Rabbits
The young rabbit stage is an extremely important stage for hares. During this stage, the incidence of disease in hares is relatively high, so the rabbit housing must be cleaned every day, and the young rabbits must be frequently driven to move about; they must not be left motionless for long periods, otherwise they will later develop in the direction of domestic rabbits. Feeding times are mainly concentrated in the morning and evening, because at this time the young rabbits mostly like to rest during the day. At this point, do not feed fresh green grass yet; prepare the feed yourself so that the hares can get balanced nutrition and lay a good foundation for later growth. Carrot powder, wheat flour, soybean powder and the like can be mixed for feeding, 4 times a day, with intervals of about 4 hours.
III. Feeding and Food Distribution
About one month after the young rabbits are bred, the feed can be changed. At this time, the hares are in a highly active period, and they will run at the slightest stimulation, so do not make too much noise when feeding. The varieties being fed should gradually shift to fresh food, until finally all the food being fed is fresh. Cooked food and feed should be fed as little as possible so as to preserve their wild nature. The food raised on can be carrots, green grass, vegetable leaves and the like. For those with poorer development, some highly nutritious fish meal can be appropriately fed to promote their growth.
IV. Precautions
Hares are very sensitive to sound, so the chosen site cannot be too noisy. Second, hares have a habit of liking to dig holes, so daily inspection of the rabbit farm is very important. Once a hole is found, it must be filled in promptly. Fencing is recommended in two layers, because hares are somewhat destructive, and this makes protection safer. When raising hares, there is basically no need to give them much water; if hares drink even slightly too much water, they are very prone to diarrhea, and in severe cases this can lead to death. Hares have a certain tendency toward fighting by nature. For strong rabbits that often harm other rabbits, the sharp tips of their claws need to be removed; in serious cases, it is best to raise them separately.
The above is Tuliu.com's introduction to issues related to hare farming. Hares are sometimes very cunning, so everyone must make sure the gate is firmly closed when entering and leaving the site.