Rabbit farming in Kenya has been practiced for some years now. Most farmers have made huge profits in rabbit farming over the year, which is why it is a good business idea to consider.
Rabbit farming involves the rearing and breeding of rabbits to produce meat, wool, and fur.
It has developed to provide employment and a source of income to many farmers, and unemployed youths in Kenya.
Admittedly, you don’t need any special skills to start rabbit farming, as it requires lo capital and time.
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Benefits of rabbit Business In Kenya
1. Rabbit farming has been a source of income to many Kenyans
2. Minimal capital is required to start rabbit farming in Kenya
3. The cost of feeding rabbits is less.
Some vegetable waste or kitchen waste might be fed to the rabbits.
4. The development period of rabbits is also less.
They mature faster and take little time to start breeding for the Does.
Rabbits mature faster than other livestock.
4. Rabbit waste is used as fertilizer and insecticide.
Type Of Rabbits Good For Farming in Kenya
To start Rabbits Farming in Kenya, here are the types of breeds to choose from:
- Califonia White
- Chinchilla
- New Zeland White
- Flemish Giant
That is According to the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute.
Choosing the best breed is an important factor in the production of rabbits in Kenya.
Good Rabbit farming Methods You Can Use For Your Business
Suitable housing methods are suitable for the growth of rabbits. For the farming methods, you choose according to your capital investments.
Here are some good Rabbits farming methods you can use in Kenya:
1. The Dip Litter Method
This method is suitable for a farmer to raise a small number of rabbits. The risk of infectious disease in this method is high.
2. The Cage Rabbit Farming Method
In this method, the rabbits are reared in either small or big cages, mostly made of wires. Also, you can keep a large number of rabbits at once. You only make sure there is adequate space.
Right Way To Improve Your Rabbit Farming
To improve your Rabbit farming, below are some of the good factors to apply:
- Separate the male and the female rabbits
- The young ones should also be kept separate
- Proper ventilation
- Clean everywhere, including the feeding and watering points. Because rabbits are clean animals.
- For cold areas, modify the walls and the roofs to be solid proof.
Types Of feeds For Rabbit In Kenya
Here are the best feeds for Rabbit Farming in Kenya:
- Muller
- Green grass
- Leafy vegetables
- Carrots
- Cucumber
- Spinach
Rabbits can also feed on vegetable or kitchen waste.
For those feeds, it is cost-effective. Giving a balanced diet to rabbits is very important for their health and growth.
Marketing of rabbits in Kenya
With the growing demand for rabbit meat, some slaughterhouses have been set up.
This has helped lots of farmers to sell their products and earn profits easily.
The market for rabbit farming in Kenya is now huge, and it promises customers a profitable business.
There are also available ready markets for rabbit farming like the Rabbit Breeders Association of Kenya, The Rabbit Republic Limited, and many others.
Challenges Rabbit Farmers Face
- There are no available manufactured feeds for Rabbits
- No formal marketing business
- No medicines for rabbits
- Little knowledge of rabbit farming
Those are some of the challenges Kenyan farmers face with Rabbit farming.
That is not only limited to Kenya or East Africa but entire Africa.
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