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Advantages of rabbit farm
* By rabbit rearing one can produce a quality protein rich meat for his own family
* Rabbits can be fed with easily available leaves, waste vegetables, grains available in the home
* Growth rate in broiler rabbits is very high. They attain 2 kgs at the age of three months
* Litter size (Number of young ones born/ kindling) in rabbits is high (around 8-12)
* When compared to the other meats rabbit meat contain high protein (21%) and less fat (8%). So this meat is suitable for all age groups from adults to children
Rabbit breeds
Heavy weight breeds (4-6 kg )
* White giant
* Grey giant
* Flemish giant
Medium weight breeds (3-4 kg)
* Newzealand white
* Newzealand red
* Californian
Light weight breeds (2-3 kg)
* Soviet chinchilla
* Dutch
Feeding management- Rabbits relish all types of grains (sorghum, bajra and other grains) and legumes. Green fodders such as Desmanthus, Lucerne, agathi, kitchen wastes such as carrots and cabbage leaves and other vegetable wastes are also relished by rabbits.
Lots of posts have been posted on emu farming, its advantages, disadvantages, market in this forum . YOu can go through them and in case have any specific question please do post.
Emu Rearing
Emus belong to ratite group and have high economic value for their meat, eggs, oil, skin and feathers. These birds are adaptable to varied climatic conditions. Although emu and ostrich were introduced in India, emu farming has gained much importance.
Ratite birds have poorly developed wings and include emu, ostrich, rhea, cassowary and kiwi. Emu and ostrich are reared commercially in many parts of the world for their meat, oil, skin and feathers, which are of high economic value. The anatomical and physiological features of these birds appear to be suitable for temperate and tropical climatic conditions. These birds can be well maintained on extensive (ranches) and semi intensive rearing systems with reasonably high fibrous diets. United State, Australia and China are leading in emu farming. Emu birds are well adapted to Indian climatic conditions.
Contact the KVk or Agriculture University for market Details
Regards
Ashwini
