The young rabbit stage is a critical period marked by rapid growth and development, but it's also a time when diseases are more common. On average, the mortality rate for young rabbits ranges from 10% to 20%, with some farms reporting as high as 30% to 60%. Typically, the death rate among small rabbits is around 15%, making proper care essential during this phase.
Common health issues in young rabbits include:
1. **Intestinal Inflammation**: Enteritis is one of the leading causes of death in young rabbits, and some farms report daily cases.
2. **Coccidiosis**: This parasitic infection can cause mass deaths if not controlled.
3. **Pasteurellosis**: Outbreaks of Pasteurella bacteria often occur in rabbit farms.
4. **Rex Rabbit Syndrome**: Recently, there has been an increase in juvenile cases, with some strains mutating, requiring close attention.
5. **Moldy Feed Poisoning**: High incidence due to poor feed quality.
6. **Parasites**: Parasitic infestations account for up to 30% of rabbit deaths and must be addressed promptly.
To ensure healthy growth, proper care is crucial. After weaning, young rabbits should maintain stable feeding routines, environment, and management practices. Disease prevention should be the top priority, and many methods used in puppy care—such as anti-diarrheal, anti-parasitic, and anticoccidial measures—are still effective here.
Key nursing practices include:
1. **Nutritious and Digestible Feed**: Young rabbits grow rapidly, requiring high nutritional intake and strong digestive capabilities. Their feed must be easy to digest, rich in nutrients, and help prevent harmful bacteria. However, it’s important not to overdo the nutrition; especially avoid excessive corn, which can lead to digestive issues. A balanced formula is key.
Here are two recommended feed formulas:
- **Formula 1**: Corn 23%, wheat bran 11%, soybean meal 17%, alfalfa meal (or eucalyptus leaf powder) 23.2%, soybean meal powder 9%, pine needle powder (or leaf powder) 2%, sawdust 4%, charcoal 2%, feed yeast 5%, rabbit le 1%, net net 1%, rabbit multi-enzyme powder 0.1%, Zhuang Sheng Yuan 0.1%, stomach acid 0.1%, salt 0.5%, limestone 1%. Add 1 enzyme per kilogram of feed.
- **Formula 2**: Solanum sativus (or wolfberry) 50%, corn 14.5%, bran 14%, soybean meal 18%, fish meal 2%, bone meal 1%, salt 0.5%, high-efficiency Zhuang Sheng Yuan 0.1%, rabbit music additive 1 bag. This mix has shown excellent results, with an average daily weight gain of 35–45 grams and a feed conversion ratio of 2.4:1.
2. **Exercise and Sunlight**: Physical activity is vital for improving survival rates. Weaned rabbits should have access to outdoor space for 2–3 hours daily during spring, summer, and autumn to promote digestion, metabolism, and immunity.
3. **Group Feeding**: At 45 days old, rabbits can be grouped in cages of 4 per unit or in groups of 20–30 based on age, sex, and strength. Grouping helps with management, and feeding should be timed with smaller, frequent meals and ample water.
4. **Nighttime Feeding**: Adding grasses, leaves, wormwood, and yarrow at night supports their natural eating habits. Green feed and coarse materials should make up about â…— of the diet.
5. **Environmental Control**: Young rabbits are sensitive to temperature and humidity changes. Keep the environment stable, well-ventilated, and free from drafts. Overcrowding increases stress and disease risk, so stocking density should be kept low to reduce mortality.
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