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Interesting Facts About Rabbits (oryctolagus Cuniculus).

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page 0 · 32 posts · 10 participants · discussion_qa

This thread is a knowledge-sharing discussion where a primary expert ('dyoungforester') answers specific questions from novice farmers about rabbit breeds, cage construction, and husbandry. The conversation covers technical details like wood types for cages, the behavior of mother rabbits rejecting kits after human contact, and feeding habits, with users exchanging practical tips and asking for visual references.

Prices: matured New Zealand white rabbit: NGN5000.0 (Nigeria)wooden rabbit cage (8 cells): NGN12000.0 (Nigeria)wooden rabbit cage (4 cells): NGN6000.0 (Nigeria)wooden rabbit cage (3rd type): NGN10000.0 (Nigeria)
Credibility signals: dyoungforester cites specific states (Ogun, Ekiti) where consumption is rampant.dyoungforester mentions personal experience: 'one of my rabbit parturated to 5kits in her first birth' and having hand-picked newborn kits.FarmTech mentions being in 'Farmersjoint' and considering starting a rabbitry.baba11 cites personal history: 'We reared it when I was still much younger(abt 20yrs ago)'.
“the investment return on rabbit is the greatest, but consumption and ready market is too low. its a subsistance venture for now.”
“After touching or handling the kits, use the urine of the mother to rub her mouth part. That's all. She will not be able to differentiate.”
“Rabbit dropping makes an excellent garden fertilizer,”
page 1 · 32 posts · 10 participants · discussion_qa

This is a lively knowledge-sharing thread where experienced farmers answer a beginner's questions about rabbit rearing, diet, and housing. The discussion covers specific topics like identifying breeds, formulating feed with local grasses, and managing lighting cycles, with one user offering a detailed step-by-step guide on diet management.

Credibility signals: naming_farm_size_or_locationciting_years_of_experience
“I think for any rabbit farmer to have a success ful sale,he has to devise various ways to do this,if you don't mind,I'll like to give u step by step in which we can do these depending on location.Should I continue!??”
“I love rabbits with Passion and i just bought 2 (Male n Female) from an Aboki i saw passing by on my street.”
“All work is done and just continue to make your rabbit happy and remember the love of rabbit is the love of good returns either for money or meat.”
page 2 · 32 posts · 19 participants · discussion_qa

This is a low-engagement thread dominated by off-topic banter regarding Ebola rumors and cultural shock over eating rabbits, rather than serious agricultural advice. While there are scattered questions about feed, breeding, and sourcing, the conversation lacks the practical problem-solving or trading activity typical of the forum's main agriculture section.

Pain points: bird_mortalitybird_mortality
Credibility signals: citing_past_experiencenaming_specific_breedsreferencing_feed_sources
“I breed rabbits when I was very young bt got a shock of my life when a Python made way into their cage and ate d female one and 4 of its young.”
“I want 2 buy dis nw z breed,but d prob is hw 2 get d genuine breed...pls hlp me, whr can i d genuine breed in kaduna”
“Naija people don tire me abeg!”
Unclassified: The thread contains significant misinformation regarding Ebola transmission via rabbits and cultural debates about eating bushmeat, which distract from agricultural utility.
page 5 · 30 posts · 11 participants · discussion_qa

This page is a knowledge-sharing thread where users discuss rabbit breeds, feeding strategies, and health issues, with one user providing detailed educational content on production benefits. While there is active technical advice regarding diet and mortality, the thread also contains promotional posts from farmers selling rabbits and offering farm visits, making it a mix of genuine Q&A and self-promotion.

Pain points: bird_mortality
Credibility signals: naming_farm_size_or_locationciting_years_of_experienceposting_photos
“Rabbit are very interesting and rewarding animals that can provide a great deal of pleasure and interest, whether kept in ones, and twos, or in hundreds.”
“I bought a New Zealand White yesterday. And with d advice of d farmer I fed it waterleaf and another particulare plant. But i'll like to know if theres any place I can get the Alfalfa hay. Or timothy hay?”
“ATTENTION! ATTENTION!! ATTENTION!!! Please for those who are interested in raising rabbit for meat productions, for pet, for school projects or practical purposes...Dyoungforester is highly delighted to bring to your notice that there are some good quality,healthy, beautiful available rabbits which are for sale at a cheaper rate and economical prize.”
page 8 · 30 posts · 10 participants · discussion_qa

This is a long-running rabbitry discussion thread where users ask about breeding, sexing, and equipment, while one author (dyoungforester) acts as a knowledgeable resource and seller. The conversation shifts from technical questions to direct inquiries about purchasing rabbits and cages, culminating in a detailed price list provided by the main contributor.

Prices: Weaners: NGN1500.0 (Abeokuta, Ogun State)Growers: NGN2500.0 (Abeokuta, Ogun State)Breeder: NGN3500.0 (Abeokuta, Ogun State)Parent Stock: NGN4000.0 (Abeokuta, Ogun State)Parent Stock: NGN5000.0 (Abeokuta, Ogun State)New Cage (5 cells): NGN7000.0 (Abeokuta, Ogun State)New Cage (8 cells): NGN10000.0 (Abeokuta, Ogun State)Old Cage (5 cells): NGN4000.0 (Abeokuta, Ogun State)Old Cage (8 cells): NGN7000.0 (Abeokuta, Ogun State)
Credibility signals: Specific location disclosure (Abeokuta, Ogun State)Detailed technical knowledge on sexing rabbitsLong-term engagement in the thread
“Weaners 4-6 weeks #1500 growers 8- 12 weeks # 2500 breeder 14- 16 weeks #3500 parent stock 16 weeks and above #4000 - 5000.”
“new cages 5 cells, 8cells #7k,10k old Cage 5cells, 8 cells #4k, 7k respectively. sir the buyers will be responsible for the transportation fee.”
page 11 · 31 posts · 10 participants · discussion_qa

This page is a rabbit farming discussion thread where users share breeding tips, disease advice, and equipment recommendations. The conversation is driven by a knowledgeable user providing technical advice on rabbit management while others ask specific questions about mortality and pregnancy issues.

Pain points: bird_mortality
Prices: drinker: NGN300.0 (N/A)feeder: NGN250.0 (N/A)
Credibility signals: naming_farm_sizeciting_years_of_experiencereferencing_an_association
“My Rabbit (Doe) give birth but all the kits died and since then I have been trying to mate her but after the mating like 5mins she will release all the sperm back”
“The drinker is 300 while the feeder is 250”
Unclassified: none
page 13 · 32 posts · 11 participants · discussion_qa

This is a discussion thread where a primary author (dyoungforester) shares experiences about rabbit farming, including cage construction and processing techniques, while other users ask questions about breeds, feed, and seek advice. The conversation covers practical aspects of rabbit husbandry, breed identification, and a request for local carpentry assistance in Ibadan.

Credibility signals: naming_farm_size_or_locationciting_years_of_experienceposting_photos
“rabbit cage is different from chicken cages or other animal cages.”
“I purposely made the cage to be high because of some reasons and moreover rabbit don't really need much ventilation because it can cause pneumonia as a result of too much of cold.”
“Note that most of d rabbt u c in naija are not pure breed so geting a flirmy g of 15 kg at 9month old or 25kg at 18 months might b rare.”
page 16 · 32 posts · 10 participants · discussion_qa

This thread is a collaborative discussion where experienced rabbit farmers share practical advice on breeding, animal health, and equipment usage. Users actively troubleshoot specific issues like wound care and hydration methods, while also exchanging contact details to expand their networks.

Credibility signals: explicit_locationfarm_sizeanimal_inventoryyears_of_experience
“dyoungforester, my 3wks old rabbit kitten got badly injured under its lap pit(like armpit part of the leg, i applied spirit and iodine to the wound. What do u suggest?”
“Presently I v 13 does n four active buck n many growers n many litters”
page 19 · 32 posts · 7 participants · discussion_qa

This is a knowledge-sharing thread where experienced rabbit keepers advise beginners on breed identification, breeding management, and health issues like purging and injury. The discussion focuses heavily on specific rabbit breeds (New Zealand, Dutch, Havana, Beveren) and practical husbandry tips rather than commercial trading or financial pain points.

Prices: Rabbit Manure: dollars5.0 (International/Unknown)
Credibility signals: Specific breed knowledge (e.g., identifying Beveren features)Breeding experience (e.g., handling kits, mating advice)Health management experience (e.g., treating purging, tail injuries)
“My rabbit gave birth to 4 kits for the first time but they all died, the die didn't tend to them and I tried force feeding not sure I was doing it right”
“One of my rabbits is purging seriously, any help?”
“New development: my nzw i cross with chinchilla, had its tail bitten off by the buck desire to mate. I applied iodine, what else can be done!”
Unclassified: None
page 23 · 31 posts · 17 participants · promo_listing

This page functions primarily as a directory thread where users post phone numbers to join WhatsApp groups or buy rabbits, rather than a genuine discussion about farming techniques. While there is a brief exchange regarding feed formulation and a business plan advertisement, the overwhelming majority of content consists of contact details and sales pitches from individual breeders.

Prices: rabbit_feed: kg3.5 (Not specified)
Credibility signals: farm_namelocationproduct_specifications
“You cannot achieve the desired weight by grasses alone. You need Rabbit feed . Our rabbit feed achieve 3,5kg in 3 months .”
“Rams and rabbits are available for sale @ Dyoung Forester farms, any interested person should kindly give me personal message. Thanks.”
page 24 · 32 posts · 13 participants · promo_listing

This page is dominated by a single author, 'dyoungforester', who uses the thread to advertise his farm's products (rabbits, snails, seedlings) and solicit partnerships, while other users primarily post phone numbers to join a WhatsApp group or request mentoring. The thread functions as a contact directory and sales listing rather than a genuine discussion, evidenced by the high volume of phone numbers and the lack of substantive replies to the main poster's offers.

Prices: Molasses and Lactobacillus Serum: NGN1500.0 (N/A)
Credibility signals: naming farm size or locationciting years of experienceposting photos
“Partner with the C. E. O of the Dyoungforester farms. A Forester by practice and profession, An Agriculturist by total passion and an adamant success pusher”
“We create market chains for all these and also we assure 95% success.”
page 25 · 23 posts · 10 participants · promo_listing

This page is dominated by a single user, 'dyoungforester', who has turned a general rabbit farming thread into a long-term advertisement for their farm, selling animals, feed, equipment, and land. While the original post contained educational content about rabbit nutrition, the thread's activity consists mostly of this user's sales pitches and inquiries from potential buyers seeking prices and contact details.

Prices: Hyla breed rabbit: kgs2.2 (Dyoungforester farms)Adult rabbit: k5.0 (Historical reference (2019))
Credibility signals: Farm name branding ('Dyoungforester farms')Listing specific breeds and quantitiesProviding multiple contact methods (email, phone, WhatsApp)Citing specific locations for land sales
“We have feeding troughs and water trough for sale. Rabbit too is available for sale”
“I need a vet in Ajah. I want to castrate my rabbit”
“Reading this in 2025 is amazing, especially seeing that adult rabbit was 5k during the time of this thread 😂”