CARE OF PREGNANT FARM ANIMALS
CONTENT
- Introduction
- Care of a Pregnant Rabbit
- Care of a Pregnant Cane Rat (Grasscutter)
- Care of a Pregnant Heifer
- Care of a Pregnant Mare
Care of Pregnant Farm Animals
The only way for animals to multiply is through reproduction which is a process involving sexual maturity, oestrous, ovulation, mating, fertilization, pregnancy, (gestation period) and parturition.
Period of pregnancy is delicate and pregnant animals should be well taken care of. Pregnancy involves development of the foetus and preparation for parturition. Therefore, extra care on health, good environment, feeding, nutrition, and handling are of utmost importance to the pregnant animals.
Care of Pregnant Rabbits
A rabbit reaches puberty between 5-6 months. Gestation period is 31 days. Weaning is carried out between 5-7 weeks. Production period is usually between 6months to three (3) years. Pregnancy (gestation) is the period of time from conception to birth and it’s about 31 days.
During mating, the doe (female) is taken to the buck’s (male) hutch for mating and not the other way round.
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