Care and Management of Rabbits (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Chesla Clella Sherlock

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331604337 ISBN 13: 9780331604337

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master practical rabbit care with a balanced feeding plan and clear health guidance.

This edition covers how to keep rabbits healthy and productive through proper nutrition, clean living conditions, and sensible medical care. It emphasizes a balanced ration of concentrates, roughage, and greens, and explains why green food alone or grain alone is not enough. You’ll also find practical routines for monitoring health, recognizing common ailments, and deciding when urgent action is needed.

• How to balance a rabbit’s diet for breeding, growing meat stock, and market readiness.
• Guidance on feeding schedules, mash ideas, and the role of hay, oats, and supplements.
• Plain steps for handling common problems like respiratory issues, digestive troubles, and skin infections.
• Tips for clean hutches, water quality, and seasonal care to reduce illness.

Ideal for new and experienced rabbit keepers who want straightforward, practical advice on feeding, housing, and health maintenance. The book helps readers build routines that support steady growth, good condition, and humane care.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331604337
• ISBN 13: 9780331604337
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 267