Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Rabbits 5th Edition written by Bob Bennett and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifth edition of this best-selling handbook features the same detailed approach that has made it the trusted source for raising healthy, productive rabbits — plus a total redesign with color photos and graphics. Whether you’re interested in raising rabbits for show, meat, fur, or as pets, this comprehensive guide offers expert advice on breed selection, housing, feeding, humane handling, and more. In addition, author Bob Bennett includes the most up-to-date information on preventive health care, treating diseases, marketing, and showing.
Download or read book The Rabbit Book written by Samantha Johnson, Daniel Johnson and published by . This book was released on with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Raising Rabbits written by Ann Kanable and published by Girard & Stewart. This book was released on 2014-12-10 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Requiring a minimal amount of equipment, feed, and care, rabbits are ideal livestock for yielding a relatively large quantity of nutritious, savory meat. Written by an experienced rabbit raiser, Raising Rabbits is a practical guide on maintaining a small herd for meat and manure. Great for beginners, this book is especially useful to those who wish to produce most or all of their own food from this valuable livestock. Ann Kanable debunks common misconceptions and instructs on comprehensive rabbit care including: Building inexpensive, durable housing Equipping the rabbitry Selecting proper stock for food-raising purposes How and what to feed your rabbits Maintaining rabbit health Handling disease with folk and veterinary medicines Harvesting your rabbits for food, fur, and garden fertilizer Keeping in mind that no two herds are alike, Kanable tailors solutions to address variables such as location, weather conditions, and your herd's physical requirements. As rabbits are one of the most easily stressed livestock species, this book offers advice on treating behavioral issues and a variety of ailments. Ideal for those considering producing their own food, Raising Rabbits demonstrates how to get the most out of your herd.
Download or read book How to Raise Rabbits written by Samantha Johnson and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this freshly updated third edition of How to Raise Rabbits, you'll find practical advice for raising any number of rabbits in any environment—rural or urban, one rabbit or twenty. Brother-sister writing duo Daniel and Samantha Johnson expertly walk readers through all the basics on breed types, housing and food requirements, shows, kit care, and general healthcare for the rabbit. Rabbits are wonderful animals to raise, whether as pets or as livestock on a farm. They are especially great as starter animals for children who participate in rabbit shows. Before you embark on owning one of these lovable critters, however, there's a lot you need to know—for instance, which of the forty-seven rabbit breeds is best for you? Licensed by the Future Farmers of America, the guidebooks in our acclaimed How to Raise series have helped countless first-time animal owners across the United States confidently care for their new companions. With clear and informative instructions, fully illustrated with beautiful how-to photography, How to Raise Rabbits continues to be an essential primer for the newcomer to rabbit care and a classic on any rabbit lover's bookshelf.
Download or read book The Rabbit Raising Problem Solver written by Karen Patry and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While rabbits are well-known for being cute and fuzzy creatures, they can also be very difficult to care for. Whether you’re an experienced rabbit farmer or building your first hutch for a pet bunny, The Rabbit-Raising Problem Solver has answers to all of your most pressing questions. In a handy question-and-answer format Karen Patry expertly addresses every aspect of rabbit care, including housing, feeding, breeding, kindling, health, and behavior. This informative, easy-to-use guide has reliable, humane solutions that will keep your animals healthy and happy.
Download or read book The Bunny Lover s Complete Guide to House Rabbits written by Bunny Guy (writer on rabbits) and published by . This book was released on 2012-03-08 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Small scale Farming written by Melissa Gwyn Nelson and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting a small scale farm is the dream of Americans young and old, from those who watched the majesty of the great western farm in films during their youth to those who spent their childhood actually working on a farm. However, for many of these individuals it is a matter of logistics and cost that keeps them from realizing their dreams. Raising beef cattle, ducks, rabbits, and any other small animals such as sheep, goats, or chickens takes not only a decent amount of money to get started, but know how that doesn't come in textbooks while in school. This book was written with the intent of providing anyone who has ever wanted to start their own small scale farm the necessary resources and information needed to start raising small animals and cattle. You will learn everything you need to know to raise a wide variety of small animals. You will learn how to care for chickens, from choosing the right breed to raising them for egg production. You will learn how to handle geese and ducks, choosing the correct breeds, feeding, housing, breeding, and selecting the right ones for egg production. You will also learn about egg incubation, maintaining poultry health, and how raise them for meat. Other animals you will learn how to care for include rabbits, goats, sheep, dairy cows, and beef cattle. Small farmers and animal experts have been interviewed in detail and their responses added to this book to provide additional insight into every aspect of raising farm animals. This includes details about how to purchase, house, feed, breed, record, and butcher animals of all types as well as how to gather milk, use goats and cows for maintaining your fields, and even keeping records of births and selling babies. Everything you might need to know about raising small animals for your farm is included in this guide to provide you the first steps to raising domesticated poultry and livestock. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.
Download or read book Raising Rabbits for Meat written by Eric Rapp and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to raise rabbits for a steady source of meat and income Rabbits are one of the most sustainable, nutritious, and economic meat sources available. They can easily be raised in a variety of locations and climates, and require less space and infrastructure than many other species of livestock. Raising Rabbits for Meat is the how-to guide to help you succeed in starting and running a home rabbitry for a steady source of meat or income. Coverage includes: The history of the domestic rabbit Information on breeding, housing, and harvesting Tools to help you succeed with your program An emphasis on heritage breeds. Raising Rabbits for Meat provides a solid foundation for success in raising rabbits and is ideal for anyone interested in starting a small rabbitry for home use or to market rabbit meat as a business opportunity.
Download or read book Raising Pastured Rabbits for Meat written by Nichki Carangelo and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible, practical resource for pasture-based rabbit production-complete with rabbit husbandry basics, enterprise budgets, and guidelines for growing, processing and selling rabbits commercially. In recent years, there has been talk in the food world that rabbits make more sense than chicken. In a country with a $41 billion broiler chicken industry, this might seem like a pretty bold statement, but it’s hardly unsubstantiated. And yet while media has been abuzz about the supposed super protein, very few farmers are stepping up to meet the rapidly increasing interest in sustainably raised rabbit meat. This is partly due to the lack of available resources in the field of rabbit husbandry. Raising Pastured Rabbits for Meat is the first book to address the growing trend of ecological rabbit husbandry for the beginning to market-scale farmer. Inspired by Daniel Salatin, who has long been considered the pioneer in integrated rabbit farming, Nichki Carangelo proves that a viable pasture-based rabbitry is not only possible and user-friendly, it’s also profitable. In Carangelo’s approach, happy, healthy rabbits are seasonally raised outside on pasture, using a pasture and wire hybrid system that promotes natural behaviors and a diverse diet, while effectively managing the associated risks. Raising Pastured Rabbits for Meat offers valuable information on how farmers can build their own rabbit enterprise from scratch and includes tips on breed selection, breeding techniques, nutrition guidelines, record keeping tools, slaughtering and butchering instructions, marketing advice, and enterprise guides to help farmers plan for profitability. This is an essential guide for anyone interested in integrating rabbits onto a diversified farm or homestead.
Download or read book Raising Rabbits Successfully written by Bob Bennett and published by Ideals Publications. This book was released on 1984 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the nutritional value of rabbit meat, shares recipes, and provides practical advice about rabbit selection, breeding, hutch building, slaughter and butchering, and rabbit shows.
Download or read book How to Breed a Rabbit written by Sarah Martin and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-02-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you thinking about breeding rabbits? Searching for a guide about raising baby bunnies? Want to learn how to breed rabbits the right way AND know what to do if something goes wrong? This is your book! What You'll Find Inside: All the secrets and tips for rabbit breeding from the top experts in the world (compiled from over 20 years of hands-on rabbit breeding experience), including what to do when something goes wrong, how to hand-raise baby rabbits, and a detailed breakdown of the breeding process. This complete 70 page guide takes you step-by-step through all the phases of rabbit breeding, from mating to birth and raising of the litter. Get your questions answered and be prepared for anything that rabbit breeding will throw at you! Comprehensive Topics Include: - What Equipment Do I Need? - How do I Choose a Mating Pair? - What if my Rabbits won't Breed? - How can I tell if my Rabbit's Pregnant? - What do I need to do to prepare My Rabbit for Delivery? - What do I do if something goes Wrong During Delivery? - How do I handle Newborn Babies? Also Included is: - How to solve common baby health problems - How to hand-feed a newborn rabbit - How to wean a baby rabbit from its mother's milk - How to keeping breeding records - Do you need rabbit pedigrees And more... If you're thinking about breeding rabbits, are new rabbit breeder or just want to learn how to raise and care for baby rabbits then this is your guide. Start today with "How to Breed a Rabbit - The Ultimate Guide to Bunny and Rabbit Breeding, Baby Rabbits and Rabbit Care" and begin your rabbit breeding hobby today!
Download or read book Domestic Rabbits Their Histories written by Bob D. Whitman and published by Leathers Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ultimate Guide to Hobby Farm Animals written by Sue Weaver and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2023-08-15 with total page 786 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ·Extensive sections devoted to the seven major farm animals, including profiles of the most popular breeds and varieties ·Detailed how-to chapters on the care, handling, feeding, health, and safety of each animal ·Special chapters devoted to the breeding and raising of young animals ·Recommendations for ways of capitalizing on your livestock's output, from selling eggs, milk, fiber, and so forth ·Tips for troubleshooting potential problems and warding off diseases, parasites, and predators ·New edition vetted and updated by Dr. Mark McConnon DVM, hobby farm professionals and veterinarians for the most up-to-date information available on the market for shelter, care, health, medicine, nutrition, behavior, marketing, and profit
Download or read book Raising Meat Rabbits written by Canada. Agriculture Canada and published by Agriculture Canada. This book was released on 1986 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Raising Rabbits 101 4th Edition written by Aaron Webster and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-09-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Labeled as being "The Ultimate Guide to Raising and Showing Rabbits", Raising Rabbits 101 is an essential "how to guide" that every modern rabbit raiser should have on their shelf. The book was written specifically for anyone involved with or looking to get started raising rabbits for show, meat and or pets. Topics of this 170+ page book include; breed selection, feeding 101, building your own cages and hutches, health, kindling help, herd management, pedigrees, showing, 4-h and FFA, breeding, marketing and MUCH more.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Raising Rabbits written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-08-21 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **The Complete Guide to Raising Rabbits Your Roadmap to Success in Fiber Rabbit Farming!** Unlock the secrets to thriving in the fiber rabbit farming industry with "The Complete Guide to Raising Rabbits." This comprehensive guide is your ultimate resource for understanding every aspect of raising rabbits for wool and fur production, from the initial setup to marketing your high-quality fiber products. **Chapter 1 Introduction to Rabbit Farming** Begin your journey by gaining a solid foundation in rabbit farming. Discover the many benefits and challenges of raising rabbits, and learn effective strategies to overcome common obstacles. **Chapter 2 Selecting Rabbit Breeds for Fiber Production** Dive into the details of choosing the best breeds for wool and fur. Compare fiber quality and get a clear understanding of initial investments and costs associated with each breed. **Chapter 3 Setting Up the Rabbitry for Fiber Production** Learn how to design the perfect hutch for fiber production, whether you opt for indoor or outdoor housing. Get a checklist of essential equipment needed to keep your fiber rabbits healthy and productive. **Chapter 4 Nutrition for Fiber-Producing Rabbits** Ensure your rabbits have the best diet for high-quality fiber. Explore high-fiber diets, essential supplements, and the importance of seasonal dietary adjustments. **Chapter 5 Breeding Strategies for Fiber Production** Master the art of selective breeding with strategies tailored to fiber production. Manage breeding cycles effectively and maintain genetic diversity to ensure top-notch wool and fur. **Chapter 6 Rabbit Health and Fiber Quality** Keep your rabbits in peak health to maximize fiber quality. Learn about disease prevention, parasite management, and how overall health impacts wool and fur production. **Chapter 7 Grooming and Fiber Harvesting Techniques** Develop expert grooming practices and efficient harvesting techniques. Discover the best methods for shearing and plucking, as well as proper storage and handling of harvested fiber. **Chapter 8 Processing Rabbit Fiber** Gain hands-on knowledge in cleaning, preparing, and spinning rabbit fiber. Explore various dyeing techniques to add color and value to your wool. **Chapter 9 Marketing Your Rabbit Fiber** Unlock the potential of your fiber with savvy marketing strategies. Identify your target market, utilize craft fairs and online sales channels, and perfect your branding and packaging. **Chapter 10 Value-Added Rabbit Fiber Products** Increase profitability by creating handspun yarn and crafting knit and woven goods. Learn about collaborating with artisans to diversify your product offerings. **Chapter 11 Financial Management for Fiber Rabbit Farms** Master financial management with robust budgeting, effective financial planning, and meticulous record-keeping practices. Evaluate the profitability of your fiber rabbit venture. **Chapter 12 Sustainability and Ethical Practices in Fiber Rabbit Farming** Adopt sustainable and ethical farming practices to protect the environment and ensure the humane treatment of your rabbits. Implement practices that benefit both your farm and the planet. **Chapter 13 Scaling Up Your Fiber Rabbit Operation** Prepare for expansion with insights on large-scale operations. Assess the right time to expand, and learn about the necessary infrastructure and effective labor management. **Chapter 14 Case Studies of Successful Fiber Rabbit Farms** Gain inspiration from real-life success stories of small, medium, and large-scale fiber rabbit farms. Learn valuable lessons and strategies from industry leaders. **Chapter 15 Future Trends in Rabbit Fiber Production** Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends and innovations in fiber processing. Adapt to market changes and evolving consumer preferences to ensure continued success. Start your fiber rabbit farming journey today and turn your passion into a thriving business with "The Complete Guide to Raising Rabbits!"
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Organic Livestock Farming written by Terri Paajanen and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will show any potential farmer how to start raising livestock and marketing it to the organic, natural lifestyle community that so fervently seeks out these products. You will learn how to start the basic outline for your new small farm, including which livestock to raise, how to build their pens and habitat, and what you will be feeding them to maintain a healthy, organic farm. Read about the basics of animal husbandry, from genetics and breeding to feeding, building locations, and proper health and reproductive care. You will discover how to find yourself the right niche for selling your products and what legalities you must see to, as well as get valuable information about the butchering and processing phase of raising animals for food --