Benefits of Raising Rabbits

Rabbits are one of the easiest small animals to raise for meat production and some income. They can be raised even in city or urban areas. People raised rabbits for the following benefits:

• Rabbits require a small space in the backyard. Several cages can be constructed up to four layers to save on space.
• Rabbits are plant-eating animals that eat grasses, leaves, herbal plants, fruits, vegetables, and kitchen scraps except fish and meat.
• Female rabbits produce more kittens or kits because of short gestation and lactation. They can be mated with the male rabbits four of five times a year and produce about 40 offsprings.
• Rabbit meat is white and rich in protein, potassium, niacin, magnesium and phosphorus but low in fatty acids and cholesterol.
• Rabbit raising requires small investment and family members can provide free labor for caring the rabbits.
• Rabbits are quiet animals that they do not bother your neighbors.
• Rabbit manure have no foul odor and it can be directly used as fertilizer without burning the plants.
• Rabbits are clean small animals that they clean themselves everday.
• One or two rabbits can supply the weekly consumption for white and nutritious meat for the whole year for a 4-member family.
• Rabbits are easier to slaughter compared to chickens, birds, ducks, pigs and cows.
• You can make money by selling live rabbits as pets and breeders, rabbit meat, manure, and fur. The rabbit paws and tails can be treated with preservative chemical, solar- or air-dried, and designed into charms and decorative items for sale. The rabbit head can be cooked for dog and cat food.
• After acquiring knowledge in rabbit raising, you can invest in small- or large-scale rabbit meat production to make more money and employment. You can rent vacant land and apply for the proper zoning and business permits.