Introduction A common trend in the Kenyan agribusiness sector is the rapid entry and exit from emerging ventures. In the last decade, rabbit farming, like quail farming, notably saw a wave of interest, with early pioneers promising quick profits and then abandoning farmers after merely selling capital to them and vanishing. It’s important to clarify […]
Is Rabbit Farming in Kenya Profitable? A Practical Business Plan Read Post »
Introduction In our ongoing efforts to improve rabbit farming efficiency, we conducted a study to compare different feeding strategies. The goal was not to endorse any particular brand or ingredient but to explore cost-effective ways farmers can optimize growth rates while managing feed costs. This study highlights key observations and encourages further trials by farmers
Rabbit Crew Kenya is your partner in food security. Food security means that you have sufficient, affordable, safe, nutritious food at all times for a healthy, active life. Food insecurity is a huge problem in Kenya and the world, resulting in issues such as hunger and malnutrition to the vulnerable populations. We are pursuing this
How Rabbit Meat Contributes to Kenya’s Food Security Problem Read Post »
Previously, we discussed here what causes sudden rabbit deaths, identifying that 7 out of the 16 causes were feeding-related: These included: Never forget that rabbits are herbivores, and their primary diet should consist of hay, making up 80% of their feed intake. However, the remaining 15-20% can be provided by pellets, either alone or supplemented
Rabbit Feeding Mistakes That Lead to Death or Stunted Growth: How to Avoid Them Read Post »
There are two models of rabbit housing in Kenya: indoors and outdoor rabbit housing. Indoor hutches are where the farmer makes hutches and places them inside an enclosing structure, often perceived as protection from cold and wind. The second and less popular among the larger producers, well, except Rabbit Crew Kenya 🙂 , is the
The Danger of Indoor Rabbit Hutches: Snuffles & Pasteurella Multocida Explained Read Post »
Rabbits are relatively easy to raise — if you know what you’re doing. For a long time, rabbit farming was primarily considered a children’s or youth activity. However, rabbits have become more significant than we previously realized, both as a source of food and for economic purposes. Today, more animal feed manufacturers in Kenya are
Top Reasons for Sudden Rabbit Deaths Read Post »
By following these suggestions, you can build a successful rabbit meat business and establish a thriving presence in the Kenyan market. Whether through direct sales, partnerships, or expanding into the food service industry, there are numerous opportunities to grow your venture into a profitable agribusiness.
Where To Sell Rabbit Meat in Kenya Read Post »
At Rabbit Crew Kenya we keep our ears and eyes open to all we can learn about the whys, whats, and the like of the rabbit. The rabbit has economic value, but exploited with hesitation and fear, on a very tiny scale nationwide. We have observed quick entry and exit behaviours by many business producers
The Rabbit Agribusiness in Kenya: A Solid Economic Activity Read Post »
