After the summer season, rabbit farmers need to focus on several key management practices to ensure the health and well-being of their animals. Here are some essential tips to consider:
1. **Provide Adequate Shelter**
During hot weather, rabbits are highly susceptible to heat stress. If left in direct sunlight for more than 4–6 hours, they can suffer from heat stroke. It’s crucial to provide shaded areas in open-air cages. Ensure that doors and windows are open for ventilation while still protecting the rabbits from excessive sun exposure.
2. **Trim Rabbit Fur**
As temperatures rise, it's advisable to trim the fur of your rabbits. Focus on cutting the hair on the neck, back, and waist, and keep the chest and abdomen short. For long-haired breeds, it's best to clip their fur before the summer begins to help them stay cool.
3. **Ensure Clean Drinking Water**
Always provide fresh, clean water. You can enhance the water by adding a small amount of salt, vinegar, or mint to promote hydration and support digestion.
4. **Adjust Feeding Practices**
Due to the high temperatures in summer, rabbits tend to eat less during the day. Feed them early in the morning and late in the evening when it's cooler. Avoid feeding during midday. Offer more green feed and mix in small amounts of garlic, onion, or leeks to help with natural antibacterial properties. If using wet feed, make sure to wash and dry the bowl daily to prevent mold growth. Fresh bean dregs should be used, and avoid overfeeding to reduce waste and spoilage.
5. **Use Wet Bricks for Cooling**
Soak bricks in well water and place them in the cage. Rabbits will lie on them to help lower their body temperature naturally.
6. **Spray Water for Cooling**
When the temperature inside the cage exceeds 30°C (86°F), misting the floor and walls with well water can help reduce the heat around the rabbits.
7. **Maintain Hygiene**
Summer brings high humidity, which creates ideal conditions for bacteria to thrive. This is one of the most challenging times for rabbits. Regular cleaning of cages is essential—clean them twice a day and remove any stagnant water. Dig drainage ditches around the rabbit house and disinfect regularly to maintain a healthy environment.
8. **Care for Newborns**
Puppies that haven’t been weaned should be kept in spacious cages with their mother. Wean them gradually and allow them to adjust for 1–2 weeks before placing 2–3 young rabbits together in a single cage.
9. **Control Breeding Activities**
Summer often leads to reduced feed intake and lower physical condition in rabbits. This can result in poor semen quality in males and increased risk of miscarriage in pregnant females. Even after birth, milk production may decrease, affecting the survival rate of the young. Therefore, it's generally recommended to suspend breeding activities during this period.
By following these practices, you can significantly improve the comfort and health of your rabbits during the hot summer months.
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