Effective methods to increase the mating rate of Rex rabbits in winter
How to increase the mating rate of Rex rabbits in winter
In winter, as it gets colder and colder, the mating rate of Rex rabbits gets lower and lower. How can the mating rate be increased in winter? Also, how can the growth rate of Rex rabbits be increased?
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Rabbits are not affected much by the seasons. Pay attention to keeping them warm and providing light.
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I. Control the first mating age and body weight of first-litter does
For first-litter does, the age in months and body weight should be strictly controlled. Different breeds of rabbits have different first mating ages and body weights. Generally, the body weight of a doe at first mating should be kept at about 80% of body maturity. Otherwise, because of the young age in months, small individual size, narrow pelvis or fracture and deformity, the birth canal will be narrow and difficult kindling will occur, the fetuses will die, and the kindling rate will be affected.
II. Scientific palpation for pregnancy checking
Regularly checking the fetal health of pregnant does during gestation is a measure to increase the kindling rate of mated does, but the movements should be gentle and there should be no squeezing, so as to prevent miscarriage. At the same time, judge whether their growth and development are normal according to the growth patterns of the fetus during the embryonic period, and if abnormalities are found, give timely treatment for the symptoms.
III. Strengthen nutrition
1. Provide complete-price feed
During gestation, does have high requirements for nutrients. At this time, they should be provided with high-quality, complete-price feed with a variety of ingredients, so as to facilitate fetal growth and development and normal kindling.
2. Provide sufficient clean drinking water
Provide clean drinking water all day, and it is best to install automatic drinking devices.
3. Increase light and exercise
Increase light for pregnant does to promote calcium absorption, and at the same time increase exercise to strengthen their physique and lay a good foundation for kindling.
IV. Create a quiet and hygienic environment
Rabbits are timid and easily startled, but their hearing is keen, and they are even more sensitive during gestation. In daily work, interference should be reduced to ensure a quiet and comfortable environment. Cages and feeding utensils should be hygienic and clean.
V. Do a good job in pre-kindling preparations. 1. For pregnant does, 3~4 days before kindling, the staff should place the disinfected kindling box on time, and the bedding straw should be sun-disinfected and spread inside, so that the does become familiar with the kindling environment, pull hair to build a nest, and the kindling rate is increased. The bedding straw is required to be soft and good at keeping warm.
2. Before kindling, clean the abdominal area of pregnant does and carry out prevention work against mastitis.
3. Do a good job in management work for each season. In winter, do a good job in cold protection and warmth preservation; in summer, do a good job in heat prevention and cooling; throughout the year, do a good job in preventing rodent damage.
VI. Strengthen nursing work during the kindling process.
1. During the kindling period of does, the feeding staff should be on duty in turns all day, and nursing work should be strengthened especially for first-litter does. For some does that do not pull hair to build a nest, artificial help should be given in time to pull hair. On the one hand, this can expose the nipples so that the young rabbits can find them easily; on the other hand, pulling hair helps stimulate the mammary glands and increase milk secretion.
2. Have sufficient drinking water ready, and if conditions permit, it is best to use brown sugar water or rice porridge water.
3. Do not disturb the doe during the kindling process. After the doe finishes kindling, if there is placenta that has not been eaten, let it eat it in time, because it contains estrogen, and eating it is beneficial to milk secretion.
4. For does that are more than 2 days past the expected kindling date, inject 10 units of oxytocin according to the clinical situation, so as to increase the kindling rate.
jiachen98 added the following content on 2009-11-26 19:55
This is reposted. Personally, I think strengthening warmth preservation is still the core, and the red part is relatively important.
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I learned something. I also keep two little rabbits.
Futianlai added the following content on 2009-11-26 20:06
I learned something. I also keep two little rabbits.
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Rabbits are not affected much by the seasons. Pay attention to keeping them warm and providing light.
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I. Control the first mating age and body weight of first-litter does
For first-litter does, the age in months and body weight should be strictly controlled. Different breeds of rabbits have different first mating ages and body weights. Generally, the body weight of a doe at first mating should be kept at about 80% of body maturity. Otherwise, because of the young age in months, small individual size, narrow pelvis or fracture and deformity, the birth canal will be narrow and difficult kindling will occur, the fetuses will die, and the kindling rate will be affected.
II. Scientific palpation for pregnancy checking
Regularly checking the fetal health of pregnant does during gestation is a measure to increase the kindling rate of mated does, but the movements should be gentle and there should be no squeezing, so as to prevent miscarriage. At the same time, judge whether their growth and development are normal according to the growth patterns of the fetus during the embryonic period, and if abnormalities are found, give timely treatment for the symptoms.
III. Strengthen nutrition
1. Provide complete-price feed
During gestation, does have high requirements for nutrients. At this time, they should be provided with high-quality, complete-price feed with a variety of ingredients, so as to facilitate fetal growth and development and normal kindling.
2. Provide sufficient clean drinking water
Provide clean drinking water all day, and it is best to install automatic drinking devices.
3. Increase light and exercise
Increase light for pregnant does to promote calcium absorption, and at the same time increase exercise to strengthen their physique and lay a good foundation for kindling.
IV. Create a quiet and hygienic environment
Rabbits are timid and easily startled, but their hearing is keen, and they are even more sensitive during gestation. In daily work, interference should be reduced to ensure a quiet and comfortable environment. Cages and feeding utensils should be hygienic and clean.
V. Do a good job in pre-kindling preparations. 1. For pregnant does, 3~4 days before kindling, the staff should place the disinfected kindling box on time, and the bedding straw should be sun-disinfected and spread inside, so that the does become familiar with the kindling environment, pull hair to build a nest, and the kindling rate is increased. The bedding straw is required to be soft and good at keeping warm.
2. Before kindling, clean the abdominal area of pregnant does and carry out prevention work against mastitis.
3. Do a good job in management work for each season. In winter, do a good job in cold protection and warmth preservation; in summer, do a good job in heat prevention and cooling; throughout the year, do a good job in preventing rodent damage.
VI. Strengthen nursing work during the kindling process.
1. During the kindling period of does, the feeding staff should be on duty in turns all day, and nursing work should be strengthened especially for first-litter does. For some does that do not pull hair to build a nest, artificial help should be given in time to pull hair. On the one hand, this can expose the nipples so that the young rabbits can find them easily; on the other hand, pulling hair helps stimulate the mammary glands and increase milk secretion.
2. Have sufficient drinking water ready, and if conditions permit, it is best to use brown sugar water or rice porridge water.
3. Do not disturb the doe during the kindling process. After the doe finishes kindling, if there is placenta that has not been eaten, let it eat it in time, because it contains estrogen, and eating it is beneficial to milk secretion.
4. For does that are more than 2 days past the expected kindling date, inject 10 units of oxytocin according to the clinical situation, so as to increase the kindling rate.
jiachen98 added the following content on 2009-11-26 19:55
This is reposted. Personally, I think strengthening warmth preservation is still the core, and the red part is relatively important.
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I learned something. I also keep two little rabbits.
Futianlai added the following content on 2009-11-26 20:06
I learned something. I also keep two little rabbits.