Which rabbits are profitable to raise? Rabbit breed selection and benefit analysis
With the development of the times, China's agricultural breeding industry has also developed greatly. In addition to traditional breeding, many new breeding industries have been developed, and the scope of breeding has expanded substantially. In the past, few people raised rabbits, but today raising rabbits has more uses, so many people have started to raise rabbits. However, which rabbits are profitable to raise is the first question facing many people without breeding experience. Now here is an introduction to which rabbits are profitable to raise today.
I. Belgian meat rabbit
1. Characteristics
The Belgian meat rabbit is world-famous for its excellent meat quality. It was domesticated from a type of wild rabbit in the Belgian region. Its physiological traits are superior to those of other meat rabbits, so it is very popular among breeders. Its delicious meat is the best in demand on the market. One litter can produce 7 to 8 young. If you mainly want to earn your main profit from selling rabbit meat, you can choose the Belgian meat rabbit.
2. Breeding
It is also relatively easy to feed. It can eat all kinds of feed, and it does not have to be all concentrated feed; roughage can also be fed. It has a relatively large body size and strong reproductive capacity. It is not suitable for cage raising; cage raising can easily cause foot disease.
II. Rex rabbit
1. Characteristics
The Rex rabbit is a rabbit originally from France that is mainly raised for fur. Its fur resembles the fur of the rare fur-bearing animal the otter, and is very thick, white and pure without impurities, fine and smooth, smooth and cool. It is an important fine fur in today's fur market. There are also blue Rex rabbits and black Rex rabbits, both of which are pure-colored all over with no mixed colors, and are excellent materials for the fur industry. Therefore, breeders who want to make money from fur generally choose to raise Rex rabbits.
2. Breeding
Feeding requires preparing nutrients of various components every day. In winter, more feed is needed. Green feed is the main feed. Feeding with grain crops such as soybeans and wheat bran is sufficient. The feed must be processed before feeding, including washing and disinfection. A large amount of pasture must be planted to provide food. Breeding is generally done in rabbit cages, and breeding requires building an enclosed free-range area. Attention should usually be paid to hygiene and quarantine work.
III. Angora rabbit
1. Characteristics
The wool of the Angora rabbit is harvested like that of sheep and used by the textile industry. Unlike the fur industry, the Angora rabbit is currently the main wool-harvesting rabbit raised. Most Angora rabbits at present are new breeds developed through crossbreeding from rabbits introduced from abroad in the 1980s, such as the Shengzhou “Baizhongwang” and colored Angora rabbits. Angora rabbits come in many colors, but white ones are raised the most, because they can be artificially dyed.
2. Breeding
An adult Angora rabbit can produce 5 jin of wool per year. For good fur growth, the feed is mainly high-protein feed. Wool is harvested once every three months, and after harvesting, the feeding amount should be increased. Vaccination prevents common diseases.
According to different purposes of obtaining economic benefits, these rabbits can be raised. They relatively meet market demand and are relatively high quality. As long as the yield is good, there is a sales channel, and breeding is done well, they are relatively profitable breeds to raise. The above content is mainly provided for everyone as a reference.