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Agriculture for Secondary Schools

Figure 4.15: Example of modern farrowing pen equipped with farrowing crate

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Activity 4.5
In groups, pay a visit to a school piggery production unit or nearby farm. Prepare
and present observations and comments related with pig housing.

Housing for rabbit
Depending on financial status and the climate of the place, several ways of housing
rabbits can be practised. In backyard rabbit farming, locally available materials can
be used. The commonly used materials include bamboos, tin cans, old boxes, wood,
and bricks. The components of the house may include rough floor and walls. In
commercial farming, rabbits are housed in cages, pens or hutches.

Housing rabbit in cages

Cages of does should be of 90 cm length, 70 cm width and 50 cm height. The cages
for bucks should be of 60 cm length, 60 cm width and 45 cm height. Cages can be
made out of wood, bamboo, welded mesh or any other locally available and suitable
material. When wire mesh is used, the size should be 1 cm x 1 cm for the bottom
and 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm for the sides. The dimension from the ground to bottom of the
cage should be 75 cm to 90 cm high. The legs of the cages should be in such a way
that rats and snakes should not cause nuisance thus it is advisable to fix metal guards
to the legs of cage. Rabbit cages should be placed in a shed that is constructed in
cooler surroundings. Rabbit cages can also be hanged in the shade. Figure 4.16
shows rabbit cages in a shed.

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