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This book delves into the practicalities of raising rabbits for profit, a practice widespread across the United States in the early 1940s. It provides a comprehensive guide for both small-scale backyard producers and those seeking to establish larger commercial rabbitries. The author, likely a government official or researcher, takes a detailed and pragmatic approach, exploring the intricacies of rabbit breeding, nutrition, and care. The book emphasizes the importance of selecting the right rabbit breeds for specific goals, whether meat, fur, or wool production, and discusses the techniques for achieving optimal growth and health in rabbit populations. This includes the crucial role of proper feeding, with detailed recommendations for various grain and protein supplements, legume hays, and green feed options. The author also touches upon the importance of hygiene and sanitation to prevent disease outbreaks in the rabbitry, and addresses the challenges of managing rabbits during periods of extreme weather. The book's insights into the complexities of rabbit husbandry offer a fascinating glimpse into the agricultural practices and economic realities of a bygone era. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of animal agriculture and the development of sustainable farming practices.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the practicalities of raising rabbits for profit, a practice widespread across the United States in the early 1940s. It provides a comprehensive guide for both small-scale backyard producers and those seeking to establish larger commercial rabbitries. The author, likely a government official or researcher, takes a detailed and pragmatic approach, exploring the intricacies of rabbit breeding, nutrition, and care. The book emphasizes the importance of selecting the right rabbit breeds for specific goals, whether meat, fur, or wool production, and discusses the techniques for achieving optimal growth and health in rabbit populations. This includes the crucial role of proper feeding, with detailed recommendations for various grain and protein supplements, legume hays, and green feed options. The author also touches upon the importance of hygiene and sanitation to prevent disease outbreaks in the rabbitry, and addresses the challenges of managing rabbits during periods of extreme weather. The book's insights into the complexities of rabbit husbandry offer a fascinating glimpse into the agricultural practices and economic realities of a bygone era. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of animal agriculture and the development of sustainable farming practices. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282350529_0
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