What should be noted when introducing Rex rabbits?
Rex rabbits have the advantages of low investment, fast turnover and high returns, and are deeply favored by farmers. They are currently an ideal project for farmers to escape poverty and become wealthy. However, many people are raising them for the first time and lack experience, so many problems arise during raising, causing unnecessary economic losses. So what should be noted when introducing Rex rabbits? Let's take a look together.
1. Characteristics and traits of breeding rabbits
The economic purpose of Rex rabbits is their fur, so besides requiring breeding rabbits to have a robust physique, strong reproductive function, normal growth and development, and stable heredity, attention should also be paid to the selection of fur, requiring the fur to be smooth, elastic, and pure and bright in color. White Rex rabbits are preferred for fur color, as this fur color will not mutate and is less affected by fashion trends, with strong plasticity, and can be dyed into various colors according to market demand.
2. Age and health of breeding rabbits
The age of breeding rabbits is also quite important. Generally, young rabbits over 60 days of age and weighing more than 2 kg are selected. If the age and weight are too small, disease resistance is weaker, adaptability is poor, and it is difficult for them to adapt to long-distance transport and changes in feeding management. When selecting breeding rabbits, careful examination is required: the breeding rabbits should have clean eyes, silent breathing, a clean nose, and white, neat, glossy fur. Male rabbits should have strong libido, female rabbits should have no inflammation of the genital area, feces should be pellet-shaped, and appetite should be normal. Only then are they high-quality breeding rabbits.
3. Breeding source and timing
When purchasing for introduction, go to reputable farms with a certain scale, good quality and strong technology to introduce breeding stock. This can help connect production and sales, maintain the quality of breeding rabbits, obtain relatively high economic returns, and solve the sales problem. The best seasons for introduction are spring and autumn. Introduction should not be carried out in summer, because Rex rabbits are afraid of heat, and the high temperatures of summer cause severe heat stress reactions, which can even lead to death in serious cases. In winter, the temperature is cold and feed conditions are poor, and cold stimulation can trigger disease and even death.
4. Transport and feeding of breeding rabbits
During transport, use transport cages or perforated cardboard boxes. Do not let them lack water along the way, avoid hot days as much as possible, and in summer travel at night. During transport, check every 2-3 hours to avoid injuries from trampling or being trampled to death. Breeding rabbits over three months old should be transported with males and females separated to avoid random mating due to estrus. Also pay attention to sheltering them from wind and rain to avoid catching cold. After the breeding rabbits reach the destination, unload them promptly. First isolate them for raising, do not rush to feed them, and first give a small amount of sugar-salt water to restore their strength. After resting for a period, feed them green, succulent feed, and try to feed the same feed as in the place of origin to avoid digestive disorders and diarrhea. After they adapt, gradually change the feed. The feeding amount should also gradually increase until it becomes normal feeding.
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