What are the development directions for fox farming?

Fox farming in China has not been done on a large scale for long, and farming techniques still need improvement, which means the industry chain is not very well developed at present. But it cannot be denied that fox farming is still very profitable. So what can foxes be raised for at present? What farming directions are there? Below, let Qinnong Web introduce several current directions for fox farming.

1. Meat foxes

Meat foxes are currently a relatively niche direction. Relatively speaking, fox meat has a certain odor and needs special processing before its flavor can be enjoyed. So in fact, fox meat sold loose is very cheap at present, but if it is bought by a processing plant, the price will be much higher. In some places, foxes are even sold by the animal, so if you plan to raise meat foxes, it is recommended to focus on quantity, as this can bring higher profits. The editor also does not recommend investing a great deal of energy in meat fox farming unless market demand for fox meat rises.

2. Pet foxes

This is a relatively suitable direction for farming. The pet fox market is currently very hot, but because fox farming techniques are not widely standardized in China, many areas have no breeders. And because of the appearance of various cute foxes in many films and TV dramas in recent years, this has aroused widespread affection for keeping foxes as pets. It is recommended that when farming, you raise a few more foxes and select the cuter ones to sell, and pet foxes are best sold when they are still small. Among them, those with pure coat color can all fetch a good price.

3. Fur foxes

This is still currently the most widespread farming direction and also the most profitable one. Fox fur products are very popular among people in high society, and because each fox has very few parts usable for making high-end fur products, prices are often very high. Fox fur products are also relatively rare among the many types of fur, so there is no need to worry much about demand. When farming, everyone must pay attention to one point: not every fox can be used to make fur. There are special fur-care breeds on the market, so be sure to choose the right ones.

4. Young foxes

This direction is currently also a relatively niche one, and sales are not very stable. If you want to farm in this area, it is recommended not to raise young meat foxes, as the profits in this area are too low. Try to choose fox breeds that are somewhat rarer and have pure coat color, as only such young foxes can sell for a good price. When farming for the first time, do not blindly raise too many, to avoid problems with sales channels. Foxes generally give birth once a year, with 5-10 young each time, and mother foxes can easily kill their young due to fright, so everyone must pay attention to this.

The above are several current directions for fox farming. Because the current industry chain structure still has certain shortcomings, everyone must find good channels before starting to farm. Judging from the current market conditions, fox farming is still a relatively considerable source of income, so everyone can think it over carefully.