Matters needing attention in raising rabbits in spring

It is believed that now the friends who breed rabbits have done a good job of overwintering, and the overwintering work of rabbit breeding is of course important. However, the management in spring can not be ignored, because the temperature in spring is gradually rising, the physiological function of rabbits is gradually restored, and it is also a period of active diseases and insect pests. Spring rabbit breeding is there are many places we need to pay attention to, the following by the editor to introduce what matters needing attention to raise rabbits in spring!

1. Feed management

Spring is the season for the germination and growth of forage grass, and it is also the best time to feed fresh forage. As the physiological function of the rabbit gradually returns to normal in spring, the choice of feed is very important and should not be fed with moldy, muddy and feverish forage. The amount of feeding should be increased gradually and should not be fed too much at one time to prevent rabbits from developing gastrointestinal diseases. In cloudy and rainy days, it is necessary to control the proportion of juicy feed and wet rough feeding. After harvesting the forage grass, the forage grass should be dried before it can be fed to prevent indigestion in rabbits, and a small amount of germicidal substances can be added to the feed.

2. Breeding and reproduction

The growth ability of rabbits is also getting stronger in spring, and it is also the estrous season for rabbits, especially the libido of male rabbits, which is the best season for breeding. Spring mating can effectively improve the conception rate of female rabbits, the survival rate of young rabbits is high, and the litter size is also relatively large. Therefore, in the spring to do a good job of breeding, for some rabbits that are not in estrus, but also appropriate reminders to promote mating and conception. Strengthen the management during the mating period to meet the nutritional needs of rabbits, increase the proportion of feed nutrition, and ensure the growth of young rabbits.

3. Prevent the cold in late spring

The temperature fluctuation in spring is relatively large, the temperature changes greatly, especially before and after the Beginning of Spring, the phenomenon of late spring cold often occurs. Accompanied by a cold wind Rain Water, the temperature is unpredictable. If the prevention work is not done well, it will lead to various respiratory diseases such as colds and pneumonia in rabbits, which will seriously affect the growth of rabbits. Especially for those young rabbits who have just weaned in winter, it is more harmful and can easily lead to death. Therefore, we must do a good job in preventing cold in late spring in spring, strengthen temperature management, adjust room temperature according to weather changes, and ensure that the temperature is within the suitable range for rabbit growth.

4. Disease prevention

As I just said, spring is also an active season for all kinds of diseases and insect pests, so we should also pay attention to disease prevention in spring. It is necessary to strengthen the management of young rabbits and do a good job in the prevention of respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases. Strengthen feeding and management. Control the feeding of feed and pay attention to feed quality. Then regular injection immunization, do a good job of rabbit house disinfection. Strengthen the prevention of various epidemic infectious diseases in spring, cut off the route of transmission of germs, and reduce the incidence of diseases.

The above is a brief introduction to the matters needing attention in raising rabbits in spring. Spring is the season for the recovery of all things, although the growth ability of rabbits is gradually restored. But there will also be many hidden dangers, so spring management is very important, we must pay attention to it. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for your reading and support.