Bibliograph

The rabbit-raising problem solver, your questions answered about housing, feeding, behavior, health care, breeding, and kindling, Karen Patry ; illustrations by Elara Tanguy

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The rabbit-raising problem solver, your questions answered about housing, feeding, behavior, health care, breeding, and kindling, Karen Patry ; illustrations by Elara Tanguy

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 306) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The rabbit-raising problem solver

Oclc number

863382825

Responsibility statement

Karen Patry ; illustrations by Elara Tanguy

Sub title

your questions answered about housing, feeding, behavior, health care, breeding, and kindling

Summary

For the first-time pet owner and the experienced livestock farmer alike, rabbit expert Karen Patry addresses questions and concerns about housing, feeding, breeding, and caring for rabbits at every stage of their lives. From choosing productive meat and fiber breeds to preparing a proper next box and coaxing a fussy bunny to eat, you'll find proven answers and humane solutions to all your rabbit-raising quandaries

Table Of Contents

Pt. 1. All about rabbits : from wild to domestic -- The nature of the beast -- The rabbit as a pet -- The business of raising rabbits -- Pt. 2. Basic care of rabbits : housing and feeding -- Housing rabbits : Inside or out? -- Feeding rabbits -- Pt. 3. Making more rabbits : Breeding and kindling -- The mechanics of mating -- The pregnant rabbit -- Kindling and newborn care -- Managing the nursery -- Pt. 4. In sickness and in health : Illness and injury

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