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Between rapid growth of rabbits and feeding cost in Nigeria

Rapid growth and reproduction have been the among the top priority of rabbit farmers across Nigeria. These two not only save money on feeding cost but also time and effort.

So, what is the best way to get the fastest growth in your rabbits with little or no cost in Nigeria?


The BEST way to feed commercial rabbits is with a pellet-only diet consisting of high protein (18%), high fiber (18% or more) and low fat.

By low fat I’d like to keep it around 2% or lower. If you have to cheat anywhere I’d do it on the protein, NOT the fiber.  You can go as low as 16% on the protein IF YOU HAVE TO, but look hard to find good feed.


READ the labels on all of the feeds that you are considering. Make sure that you know what every item on the ingredient list is, even the strange words that you can’t pronounce; look them up.  

Beware of sugar or molasses as an additive.  This is also something that rabbits do NOT need in their feed.

Long fiber pieces in the pelleted rabbit feed is a good thing for feeding commercial rabbits.

Are you feeding commercial rabbits a good quality pellets-only feed, and they are still not making weights?

Then it’s time to brainstorm the problem by looking at other factors.

If you are feeding a quality feed that is 18% protein and 18% fiber and you are NOT getting 5-pound rabbits in 8 weeks, it’s time for you to evaluate your stock and husbandry practices.

You may need to make changes in your stock in order to reach those benchmarks. JF Rabbits provides info to our breeders on choosing stock, selecting a breeder, and questions to ask to ensure you are making wise choices right here [link http://jfrabbits.blogspot.com/2017/06/buying-breeding-stock-learn-easy-way.html]

The quality of your stock can make or break a commercial operation. You get what you pay for. Quality stock is well worth its cost because it will definitely save you money in the long run.

Cage space makes a HUGE difference in weight gain. If your rabbits can freely bounce around the cage, they build muscle and gain weight. Ample cage space is not a waste, it is very important to your success.

Other factors to consider when rabbits fail to make weight are diseases such as coccidiosis or other health challenges. Slow growth rates or losses in your kits can be signs of other husbandry problems.

Common rabbit disease and health problems 

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