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Births and rearing rabbits, suitable form of feed for laying hens; these are topics of interest to you. Whether you breed animals for pleasure or economic benefit, we always offer useful and practical information. We carefully select the topics related to proper husbandry and care. We will be happy to share with you new insights, interesting cases and professional recommendations. You can filter posts by category.

Prevention in small-scale poultry farming

15. April 2020

The breeder’s goal should be to achieve and maintain the maximum health of the animals being kept. Healthy and high-quality animals produce high-quality eggs and other nutritionally rich foods suitable for our diet. Another pleasure is the sight of healthy animals that can present themselves well to the breeder.

Specific features of breeding individual poultry species

15. April 2020

Individual poultry species may display different social behaviors – some brood (sit on eggs), while others do not. Among poultry, we can also find both monogamous and polygamous species. There are also significant differences in the appearance of individual species.

The most common problems in the postpartum period

14. April 2020

The period around kindling, together with the rearing of young rabbits up to approximately 2 months of age, can be considered the most critical stage in rabbit production from a health perspective. At this stage, the economic prosperity of the given farm is largely determined, which is why it receives considerable attention in breeding management,…

Sneezing Does Not Always Mean Infectious Rhinitis

7. April 2020

A number of factors contribute to the development of rhinitis (snuffles) in rabbits, many of which can be influenced to prevent the disease from manifesting.

How to Select Rabbits for Breeding?

7. April 2020

Selecting the right potential breeding rabbits is extremely important for the direction of your breeding program, whether the goal is meat production or exhibition purposes. Given the possible mistakes that can occur during selection, particular attention should be paid to the following aspects.

We brought home a new rabbit – taking care of its health through nutrition

7. April 2020

The arrival of a new animal is always associated with certain requirements for adaptation to new housing conditions. Without exaggeration, this period can be described as critical with regard to the rabbit’s health and the success of its future use in breeding. For the adaptation to proceed smoothly, it is essential to follow certain preventive…

Specialized sheep breeds

2. April 2020

In this article, we will take a look at Romanov sheep, which were originally bred primarily for the production of high-quality fur material. We will also cover the dairy breed Lacaune and Shetland sheep.

Muscovy duck

The Muscovy duck is so well known that there is no need to devote much space to describing its external appearance. In our country, it also has folk names, such as the Chinese or Japanese duck. These commonly used names are interesting because neither of these countries is the homeland of the original wild Muscovy…

How to Domesticate a Rabbit

31. January 2020

A frequent topic, and indeed a standard requirement of budding pet rabbit breeders, is the suitability and ability of domesticating a new rabbit companion. Faculties for “friendliness” are partly innate and partly influenced by the external environment. When domesticating a rabbit, it is necessary to follow the recommended guidelines, as the stage of socialization at…

How to take care of a rabbit

10. January 2020

Each pet requires care that meets their demands. This involves a complex of regularly recurring practices and breeding care. Proper care in housing, feeding and providing water and handling can prevent a significant proportion of illnesses, as the good health of the rabbit is ensured. The following are the most important techniques in rabbit breeding.