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How to improve rabbit autumn quality
To improve breeding success in rabbits, it's essential to adjust their diet and increase nutritional intake 15 to 20 days before mating. Providing high-protein feeds such as soybeans, sprouted barley, bran, fish meal, and silkworm pupae can significantly enhance reproductive performance. The mixed concentrate should contain at least 18% crude protein, more than 10% crude fiber, and include 1% salt and 2% bone meal or limestone powder. Ensure clean drinking water is always available. For males with poor fertility, feeding them 20 ripe soybeans daily can boost protein levels and improve semen quality.
Proper pairing is crucial to avoid inbreeding. It’s best to mate mature males with young females. After two days of breeding, male rabbits should rest for one day to recover. A single male can be paired with 8 to 10 females, but it's important to prevent inbreeding by ensuring no common ancestry within three generations. This helps maintain genetic diversity and prevents the negative effects of inbreeding.
During the estrus period, it's important to breed female rabbits when they are ready. Ovulation typically occurs after stimulation from a male rabbit. To increase conception rates, breed the female again 1 to 8 hours after the first mating. The optimal time for breeding is between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., when both rabbits are most active and receptive.
Natural mating is preferred, but artificial assistance may be necessary for some females that do not accept mating naturally. To perform manual mating, gently clean the genital area of the female with warm water, then place her in the male’s cage. If she does not accept, manually assist by holding her by the neck and ears with one hand, and gently lift her hind legs with the other. Position her in a head-to-tail posture to allow the male to mate. After mating, give her a gentle tap on the back to encourage deep ejaculation and better fertilization.
Keep rabbits dry and warm, especially during rainy weather and cold mornings or evenings. Avoid exposing them to rain, as this can lead to illness. During the breeding season, extend the daylight hours using artificial lighting to improve fertility and increase the survival rate of kits. Adequate light stimulates reproductive hormones and supports healthy development in offspring.