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The fifth edition of this best-selling handbook features the same detailed approach that has made it the trusted source for raising healthy, productive rabbits -- plus a total redesign with color photos and graphics. Whether you're interested in raising rabbits for show, meat, fur, or as pets, this comprehensive guide offers expert advice on breed selection, housing, feeding, humane handling, and more. In addition, author Bob Bennett includes the most up-to-date information on preventive health care, treating diseases, marketing, and showing.

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Publisher
Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN-10
1612129765
ISBN-13
9781612129761
eBay Product ID (ePID)
239857170

Product Key Features

Book Title
Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits, 5th Edition : Breeds, Care, Housing
Author
Bob Bennett
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Agriculture / Animal Husbandry, Rabbits, Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc., Animals / Mammals, Veterinary Medicine / Food Animal
Publication Year
2018
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Nature, Pets, Medical
Number of Pages
240 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
7in
Item Weight
20 oz

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Lc Classification Number
Sf453.B462 2018
Edition Number
5
Reviews
"Bob Bennett lays out a simple and successful management plan for the beginning breeder of rabbits for meat or show. The most difficult decision will be choosing a breed from among those beautifully photographed in this new edition." -- Gail Damerow, editor of The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals "You may catch yourself reading the incredibly helpful foundational information in a sitting or two, because it's written with wit and humor and just fun to read." -- Karen Patry, author of The Rabbit-Raising Problem Solver "Whether you are a novice or an experienced breeder, this book is a MUST HAVE in your library. Bob's knowledge and experience will help you." -- George Larue, ARBA Judge and Registrar "A delightful guide full of important information for everyone who wants to enjoy the companionship of rabbits. Learn from the best." -- Bonny Wagoner, former editor of the Tan Tribune "A great complete 'all rabbit topics covered' resource for rabbit enthusiasts from beginners to seasoned raisers, it's in here." --Debbie Vigue, Blackberry Farm Rabbitry, Maine
Table of Content
Preface: For the Love of Rabbits Acknowledgments Part I: Getting Started 1 Why Start? First of All, Good Eating * Rabbits Serve Science * The Fancier's Role * Would You Believe 12 Million Rabbits? * Here's Where You Come In * Progress in Raising Rabbits 2 The Right Rabbit A 40-Million-Year-Old Species? * American Domestics: Probably Not Belgian Hares * Choose Your Market * The Enticing Economics of a Small Breeding-Stock Rabbitry * Choose the Right Rabbit * Coat Types 3 Obtaining the Right Foundation Stock Crossbreds Are the Least Valuable * A Pedigreed Rabbit Has Papers * Registration * What Does It All Mean? * The Best Rabbit Raisers * How to Find a Raiser * What to Expect When You Buy * How to Build Your Herd * What You Can Expect to Pay for Purebreds * Purchasing by Mail Order * Bringing Your Rabbits Home 4 A Gallery of Breeds Part II: Housing, Feeding, and Breeding 5 Housing and Equipment You Are in Charge * Why the All-Wire Hutch? * How to Make a Wire Hutch * Creature Comforts: Situating the Hutch * Building a Dream Barn * Rabbit Sheds * Other Rabbit-Shed Options * The Economics of Sheds * Other Equipment and Considerations 6 Feeding Rabbits Right Pellets Make the Ideal Feed * Feed Supplements * General Feeding Guidelines * My Preferred Lifetime Feeding Regimen * What Else Should You Know? 7 Breeding and Producing Rabbits Mating Your First Pair * Is She Pregnant? * Time for the Nest Box * The New Litter * Breeding the Doe Again * Weaning and Housing the Litter * The Problems of Weather * Keeping Breeding Records * Ear Identification * Choosing Future Breeders * Methods of Breeding * Reminders That Bear Restating Part III: Marketing and Miscellany 8 To the Best Market: Selling Rabbits The Meat Market * Slaughtering and Butchering * The Laboratory Market * Breeding Stock * The Ironclad Guarantee * Let's Set a Price * Good Records Make Future Sales * What Else to Sell? * Some Sales Advice from Rabbit Raisers * Trends in the Rabbit Business * Reviewing Some of the Best Ideas 9 Rabbits and the Home Garden Make Manure Go a Long Way: Compost! * What the Garden Can Do for Rabbits 10 Preventing Problems Breeding Tips * Disease Prevention * Is Medical Treatment Available for Rabbits? * Sanitation * Complaints from Neighbors or Relatives 11 On to the Rabbit Shows! Locating and Entering Shows * Judging by Class * Selecting Show Stock * Make the Rabbit Shows Work for You 12 Rabbit Associations and the Future of the Industry National Organizations * Regional Groups * ARBA Benefits * Into the Future * Increasing the Demand for Meat * A Promotional Campaign * A Show of Support * The Rabbit's Potential 13 Cooking Rabbit Chicken Is Cheaper * Comparing Rabbits and Chicken * Preparing for Cooking * The Recipes Afterword Reading about Rabbits Glossary Metric Conversion Charts Index
Copyright Date
2018
Lccn
2017-046701
Dewey Decimal
636.9322
Intended Audience
Trade
Series
Storey's Guide to Raising Ser.
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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