Detailed Explanation of Key Points for Autumn Feeding and Management of Rex Rabbits
Rex rabbit farming is now a fairly common breeding project in China. When raising Rex rabbits, we should reasonably adjust the feeding methods according to seasonal changes. This is especially true in autumn, when the climate is good, as autumn is the molting period and kindling period for Rex rabbits, and they have also just made it through the hot summer. Therefore, feeding Rex rabbits in autumn is very important. So today, the editor brings you the key points for autumn feeding and management of Rex rabbits. Let's take a look!
1. Feed adjustment
After entering autumn, we should adjust the feeding standards for Rex rabbits according to their age. The proportion of protein in the feed should be appropriately increased, and the proportion of energy should be reduced. Ensure the feed is comprehensive and sufficient in nutrition, has good palatability, and can be well digested by Rex rabbits. Then, when feeding Rex rabbits, we should control the feed ratio well and ensure there is enough green feed, such as green grass and green vegetables. Do not feed moldy or spoiled feed; ensure feed quality, mainly using fresh and clean feed.
2. Fattening in autumn
In autumn, forage resources are still relatively abundant, and the climate is also very suitable for the growth of Rex rabbits. Therefore, in autumn, the fattening work for Rex rabbits should be done well to promote their autumn breeding and overwintering. So the feed should mainly be nutritionally complete full-price feed, and the proportion of green feed should be increased. When feeding, the principle of fixed time and fixed quantity should be followed. In the morning, feed appropriately earlier, and in the evening, delay the feeding time. Control the number of feedings according to the age of the young rabbits: young rabbits should be fed about 5 times a day, growing rabbits about 3 times, and adult rabbits only twice a day, and sufficient drinking water must also be ensured.
3. Strengthen autumn breeding
Autumn is the best breeding season for Rex rabbits. Rex rabbits should be helped to quickly recover the physical condition they lost due to the high-temperature season. Before early autumn, feeding and management work should be strengthened, because natural light decreases, so attention should be paid to artificial supplemental lighting. Then mating should be carried out around the Mid-Autumn Festival to ensure that Rex rabbits can breed about two litters in autumn. Empty and non-pregnant female rabbits should be mated as soon as possible to improve the breeding rate of Rex rabbits. To ensure the mating rate, we must ensure the semen quality of male rabbits. Use double or repeat mating methods to improve the mating conception rate of Rex rabbits. After conception, increase the proportion of nutrients such as protein in the feed, do a good job in supplementary feeding and weaning of young rabbits, and keep the rabbit house quiet.
4. Management during the molting period
Autumn is also the molting period for Rex rabbits. During molting, nutrient consumption is relatively high, and the physical condition of Rex rabbits is also relatively poor, so molting management should be strengthened. Increase the proportion of green feed, and appropriately increase concentrate feed with high protein content. Do not feed green feed with excessive moisture, to avoid causing digestive tract diseases such as enteritis in Rex rabbits. Then do a good job in sanitation and disinfection of the rabbit house, improve the warmth retention and ventilation of the rabbit house, and regularly disinfect feeding utensils. Also, inject vaccines in time, do a good job in the prevention and control of diseases such as rabbit plague and coccidiosis, and ensure the normal growth of Rex rabbits.
The above is a brief introduction to the key points for autumn feeding and management of Rex rabbits. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!