The reason for publishing the article "Why should you keep rabbits?" is to discuss the economic aspects, advantages, and disadvantages of rabbits. Here is some important information for those who want or want to keep rabbits. Which will give you a chance to rethink your rabbit.
Among the world's pets, rabbits are intelligent and gentle animals. They have made it to the list of cute animals for being quite small in size. The rabbit is a herbivore of the family Leporidae of the class Lagomorpha. There are two types of them - wild hare and rabbit. Rabbits have short tails, long ears, and long hind legs. They are social animals. Almost all birds live in grassland areas. They are distributed everywhere from extreme cold to very hot areas. Herbivorous rabbit's main food is grass which should be fed 70%-80% of its total food per day. A rabbit eats only 150 grams of food per day. The preferred food is meadow grass and kolmi shak, but kolmi shak cannot be given every day. A small amount can be given 2 days a week. They love carrots very much.
Why should you keep rabbits?
As a human being, you can have different hobbies. But if rabbits are on your list of hobbies, we think you're a really nice person. Because the rabbit is a very beautiful and gentle animal. Many do not like to keep rabbits because they burrow. But since you like it, rabbit farming is very fun and profitable for you. Rabbits are known for their affectionate nature. They bond closely with their owners and enjoy being petted and cuddled. Over time, you’ll find your rabbit following you around the house, seeking your attention. The point is that you can spend your leisure time with the rabbit without getting bored. Rabbits can be excellent pets for children. They teach kids responsibility and empathy. However, it’s crucial to supervise interactions to ensure both the child and the rabbit are safe and comfortable. As you will find peace of mind here, you will live with a responsibility.
Since you are spending your precious time pursuing your hobby, it is possible to earn from your hobby if you think a little differently.
Benefits of Keeping Rabbits
Low Maintenance Pets: Unlike dogs that require regular walks or cats that may have their demands, rabbits are relatively low maintenance. They are content with a cozy space, proper food, and some love. Their care routines are straightforward, making them ideal for people with busy lifestyles.
Eco-Friendly Pets: Rabbits are eco-friendly pets. They produce waste that can be composted and turned into valuable fertilizer for your garden. Plus, their diet primarily consists of hay, fresh vegetables, and a small amount of pellets, which are more sustainable compared to the diet of carnivorous pets.
If you consider your hobby rabbits as a business, you can also earn from this. What happened here is that both hobbies and income are fulfilled together. For this, you need to think of a small rabbit farm. A cage with 3-4 shelves made of iron sheets is more suitable for commercial rabbit rearing. Each one should make a hut with the necessary space for the rabbit.
Space required for rabbits in cages
a) 4 square feet for adult male rabbits
b) 6 square feet (including a farrowing room) for adult mother rabbits.
c) 1.5 square feet for baby rabbits
A cage for an adult rabbit should be 1.5 feet long, 1.5 feet wide, and 1.5 feet high. It can raise two growing rabbits.
For larger rabbits, cages 3 feet long, 1.5 feet wide, and 1.5 feet high are suitable. About 150-200 rabbits can be reared in cages of 20 feet long, 13 feet wide, and 10 feet high bamboo or thatched house.
How you can ensure your hobby and income source by raising rabbits?
As you already know, raising rabbits does not cost as much as raising cattle and cats or dogs. Rabbits should be left alone and provided with regular care and food. Rabbits can live comfortably and breed in small spaces. If you want to start a farm and don't have the money to invest heavily, then rabbit farming can be good for you.
Looking at the global market, it can be seen that the demand for rabbit meat is increasing day by day and the size of the market is also increasing quite well. China, Russia, Egypt, and Belgium are active here and contribute to large rabbit meat exports every year. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.3% until 2025, bringing the market volume to 1.8 million tonnes. In terms of production, China leads the top (932,000 tonnes), accounting for 63% of the world's rabbit meat production.
SRB Farms initially envisages that rabbit rearing will become an important sector in the Bangladesh market, similar to the poultry sector. If we consider the future economy of rabbits in Bangladesh, it can be seen that rabbit meat kebabs have started gaining popularity in fast food corners in big restaurants in Bangladesh. Also, rabbit meat kebabs have gained popularity in roadside fast food shops, especially in Old Dhaka. We think that rabbit meat will soon take its place in the market in Bangladesh and will move forward in harmony with the world market.
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