Blog Rabbit breeding, part 2 20-06-2011 With reference to the previous article, the problem of other factors influencing rabbit breeding, such as the ambient temperature, should also be discussed. The optimal temperature for the livestock is 16-20oC, while for growing rabbits the most appropriate temperature is 14-18oC. Higher levels can lead to the delicacy of animals and a deterioration in the quality of their fur. In our climate, the best solution is to arrange the cages outside. Rabbits can stay in them all year round, only in severe frosts should they be protected against low temperatures by bringing the cages to a shed, for example, or by covering them with straw mats. An extremely important factor in the breeding of rabbits is also the proper air exchange, which has a positive effect on the development of animals. A mesh may be placed in the cage door to ensure good ventilation. However, it is necessary to ensure that the cage walls are properly fitted so that there are no drafts that negatively affect the health of rabbits. The humidity of the cage is also important. The rooms should be arranged in such a way that no moisture gets into them (rain and snow) and that urine is not retained in the cage. As a result of the decomposition of organic substances contained in the feces and urine of rabbits, an excessive amount of ammonia, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide accumulates in the premises. Animals also react negatively to pollination with dust and dirt. The ammonia content in the air must not exceed 0.02 mg per 1 liter of carbon dioxide 0.1 mg per 1 liter. The dust concentration must not exceed 0.6 mg per 1 m3. The concentration of ammonia in the room is unacceptable, as it makes people watery eyes. Inexperienced breeders often make the mistake of buying a cage that is too small, adjusting its size to the size of a young rabbit, as purchased. Rabbits, however, grow very quickly and soon the cages turn out to be too small, which puts the owners at double the cost. If possible, always buy a larger cage, bearing in mind that the rabbit will grow considerably. The size of the cages depends on the size of the rabbits. And so, for large rabbits, the cage should be 100x80x60, for medium rabbits 80x80x55, for small ones 60x80x50. However, group rearing of animals requires larger rooms, so that rabbits have a lot of freedom. While individual breeding allows for any choice of a cage in the case of farm breeding, it is important that the rooms are the same, standardized, of two types: cellar - for breeding females, males, and pieces intended for leather or wool, and free range for rearing young animals. In breeding, we can use both single-storey and multi-storey cages. When breeding rabbits, we must provide them with proper care, in which keeping the cages clean is of key importance. In summer, you should avoid bedding - droppings and food scraps should fall freely through the mesh mesh or slots in the floor grate and be removed every few days. It is extremely important, especially in the case of large farms, to thoroughly disinfect the cages every 2 months with a special liquid disinfectant. In winter, disinfection is less frequent, and straw is used as bedding. Soft wood shavings (pine, spruce, cedar) are strongly discouraged as they are suspected of damaging the rabbit's liver as they emit poisonous vapors (essential oils). Newspapers are absolutely unsuitable. They contain printing inks that are harmful to the rabbit. Rabbit breeding, part 2 Hodowla królików cz.1 W naszej ofercie: Dla ptaków Dla psów Dla królików Dla kotów Dla gryzoni Do ogrodu Dla dzieci Pozostałe Jakość Jakość wytwarzanych przez nas wyrobów i usług ma ogromne znaczenie dla przyszłości firmy i dlatego troska o nią jest podstawowym obowiązkiem każdego pracownika. Założenia polityki jakości są znane i realizowane przez wszystkich pracowników firmy SOD. Copyright © 2005-2012 SOD Home | Company | Offer | Quality | Contact | Blog | privacy policy Design and implementation online24.pl I understood X You can turn off this mechanism in your browser settings. More information on this can be found in our Cookie Policy .