Gentle Action Blog » Rabbits in Kenya

MARCH 28TH, 2009
By F. DAVID PEAT

Rabbits in Kenya

Jacky E.L. Foo is from Program Officer, Environment & Sustainable Development for Globetree (www.globetree.org)

Jacky writes

during the last 12 months (since April 2008), I have been working in Kenya on a project about food self-reliance by vulnerable children. Seven rabbit houses were set up and the concept is to sell rabbit meat to the host organizations. Income
made is deposited into micro-loan funds and which children who manage the rabbit houses may benefit one day. Many of them may not go to secondary school and even fewer for higher education. Such rabbit houses provide the skills they may need to start their own rabbit farm when they leave school after Class 8 or Form 4.
Cameroon has caught up with the idea and will hopefully go the launch of “Rabbit Network Cameroon”

www.globetree.org/africa/rabbit-net
www.globetree.org/africa/maikona

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190 Comments

By violet, April 29, 2009 @ 10:27 am

Am a kenyan lady rearing rabbits and came across this information as I was looking for rabbit farmers in kenya. Good work with the children.I would like to communicate with you more on rabbit farming. You may email me. Thank you.
By sky, April 30, 2009 @ 11:20 am

Where can I buy rabbit meat in Kenya?
By b.t chelimo, May 13, 2009 @ 8:05 am

i would like to venture into that business kindly assist me on how to start include where i will get first stock of the breeding rabits
By Abraham, June 18, 2009 @ 9:00 am

Are there kenyan big hotels that have rabbit meat on their menu?
Is the idea of rabbit keeping viable at a time like this?
By kiogora, July 1, 2009 @ 9:52 am

hi violet.
i commented on the issue about dying of rabbits. i also requested on how i could meet your group. please could you contact me once more on tel 0721246509?
By steve, July 9, 2009 @ 2:49 pm

thank you for your information i rear rabbits n would like to en quire about the existing buyers of rabbit meat
By JOSEPHINE, July 22, 2009 @ 5:55 pm

Dear friends in poverty alleviation,

INITIATIVE FOR GENDER DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING (IGDCB) is a local NGO targeting women and youth for poverty alleviation. Our focus has been women and youth empowerment programmes with food security as a priority area, micro-finance through solidarity group lending system, micro-housing and nutrition.

We would be very glad to initiate rabbit farming in Muranga, Kiambu, Nyeri, Thika and Maragwa Districts. Towards this, we wish to partner with you in rabbit programme in large scale
By wakaro reuben, August 1, 2009 @ 12:18 pm

I would want to start rabit farming at kajiado ,kenya.where should i get the best breed for meat production?
By esther, August 3, 2009 @ 5:20 pm

DEAR SIR/MADAM,
where do get the breed . do rabbit have goood market. where are you offices
By Fredrick Nyaga, August 17, 2009 @ 4:12 pm

Thanks for your site i got good breeds from one of your associate members. Am doing quite well and currently i have 8 mature rabbits, 6 does and 2 bucks and 22 bunnies that makes a total of 30 rabbits. Breeds include Flemish Giant, New Zealand White, Kenyan California, Flusk Vendor. I would wish to join your network and probably start a project here in Molo where the potential is high. Please get intouch. Thank you
By Fredrick Nyaga, August 17, 2009 @ 4:22 pm

Interested farmers can book for New zealand, Flemish Giant, Kenyan California Flusk Vendor and their crosses . Contact Mr. Mwaniki 0720261426 or 0734864024 or Mrs. Nyaga 0725926712
By Paul Karuga, August 27, 2009 @ 3:12 pm

I would like to know more about rabbit farming.I have tried even driving to Gilgil to get information on the buyers but never got anywhere.Please contact me via email for a meeting please.I hear they sell but where?
By F. David Peat, August 27, 2009 @ 3:25 pm

Paul Karuga
Did you see the message from Fredrick Nyaga
By Gideon, August 29, 2009 @ 2:56 am

Iam very much intrested to start a rabbit rearing in mombasa,where can i source for best quality one. is it true that you can feed them on growers mash
By david waweru, September 3, 2009 @ 5:38 pm

Need to know whether there is a serious demand for rabbit meat in Kenya or is it just an overrated enterprise?
By PAUL, September 5, 2009 @ 6:12 am

I would like to know more about the programme run by initiative for Gender development and capacity building especially in thika. I wish to partner with them for rabbit programe in large scale.Please update.
By abba, September 8, 2009 @ 4:50 pm

hey Gideon am from coast to n would also lyk to start rearin rabbits in mombasa i already know were to get them but am still doin my reseach contact me,maybe we can can workout smtin,or anyone else interested.
By abba, September 8, 2009 @ 5:01 pm

muchaiabba@yahoo.com
By ann i, September 9, 2009 @ 12:43 pm

am interested in rabbit keeping on a large scale and am looking forward for someone to assit with the relevant ideas thax
By PAUL GATHUO OSCAR, September 18, 2009 @ 3:14 pm

AM HIGHLY DETERMINED AND MY HOPE IS THAT THROUGH RABBIT KEEPING AM GOING TO MOVE TO GREAT HEIGHTS IN LIFE FROM ASHES TO RICHES .I LOVE RABBITS COZ OF THEIR FRIENDLY NATURE GOD BLESS EVERY ONE AS WE CELEBRATE RABBIT KEEPING
By Joyce Thairu, September 21, 2009 @ 11:43 am

i have started rearing rabbits in Ngong, i have 3 giant flehmish young does, and a buck, also have local breeds which i intend to cross with the hybrid ones. i have booked newzealand white breeds from a research station,and California white from a university. i would like to join your network. i would also like to start a ‘youth empowerment program through rabbits’ how can i go about it.
By C.B.HERMAN, September 23, 2009 @ 8:46 pm

am realy intrested in rearing of rabbits for meat production.where can i get the best breeds and how much do they go for.i want to start soonest possible.
By Fredrick Nyaga, October 2, 2009 @ 4:40 pm

C.B. Herman, gland you want to start a rabbit project. Good mature rabbits breeds go for Kshs.5,000.00 and bunnies between 2-3 months go for Kshs.3,000.00.Good breeds is not a guranteed success in this venture, I reccomend you so go through some basic training on rabbit management.I have good breeds contact me.

Thanks in anticipation

Regards
Mwaniki-0720261426
By Danson Mureithi, October 7, 2009 @ 11:55 am

Its interesting to learn that so many people are curious to learn about rabbit keeping.I started with the local breed but I have now introduced improved breed.For the sake of sharing ideas,my contact is no.0722256492
By Brian Kamuyu, October 8, 2009 @ 12:43 pm

I would like to start a rabbit farm but dont know the best breeds,would you please advice me!
By A K Mwaura, October 8, 2009 @ 5:37 pm

Quite interesting. Remember Njeru Githae saying people should change their diets! This is it. I want to breed any ideas call me on 0722720440 or email to akmwamboi@yahoo.com
By jacky foo, October 20, 2009 @ 11:45 am

Hi
I just found out about this discussion on Internet via a google search. )

I am happy to see that the forwarded message by David Peat and that I wrote has initiated this discussion.

I wish to make a quick comment on this:
>By Fredrick Nyaga, October 2, 2009
>Good mature rabbits breeds go for
>Kshs.5,000.00 and bunnies between 2-3
>months go for Kshs.3,000.00. Good breeds
>is not a guranteed success in this
>venture, …..
>Mwaniki-0720261426

Prices of rabbits vary and all sellers have the right to set their own prices.

As a buyer and seller myself, my working principle is to help the poor. The Govt breeding center in Ngong sells Flemish giants (March 2009) at 500 ksh (five hundred) for 6 weeks old weaned rabbits. I prefer to use ordinary meat rabbits (fed with greens, not pellets) and sell 3-4 month old ones at 200 ksh (for breeding). My mission is to encourage rabbit keeping in Kenya.

… more later
P.S. does “Gentle Action Blog” have a notification feature ? jacky.foo@gmail.com
By jacky foo, October 20, 2009 @ 11:50 am

>By ann i, September 9, 2009
>am interested in rabbit keeping on a large
>scale and am looking forward for someone to
>assist with the relevant ideas

I am looking for suitable sites to establish commercial scale rabbit meat production.

please take a look at http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/653/ and join the discussion there.
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By jacky foo, October 20, 2009 @ 11:55 am

basic requirements to start a commercial rabbit colony farm
(i) 1 acre land
(ii) 10 large sacks of grass per day.
(iii) a local neighbourhood community as a community partner

Optional:
(i) river water source for fish farming
(ii) interests in integrated farming methods

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By jacky foo, October 20, 2009 @ 12:35 pm

Q: is there a serious demand for rabbit meat in Kenya..

Yes, I believe so… it is just that the demand has not been met because there is no proper supply. So we dont hear about it.

The government is trying to respond to it. see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTuMoosJSQk (21 Sept 2009)

Another major problem is the attitude of overpricing. In the youtube video, you will see that the price there is 250 Ksh per kilo. I am very happy with this because it will encourage the growth of the industry. (beef sells at around the same price in local butcheries).

Many rabbit breeders are targeting at higher prices and wish to see it develop as a “luxury” meat. I wish to see it as meat which the poor and rich could afford.

Let local butcheries sell it for 250 ksh/kg, supermarkets can sell it for 450 Ksh per kilo and restaurants can make their money at 1000 Ksh per plate. All these operations have different overhead costs.

The most damaging issue is when rabbit breeders start to demand high prices for their rabbits and the effect is that local butcheries are unable to sell them. Then rabbit meat will become a luxury meat.

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By jacky foo, October 20, 2009 @ 12:46 pm

Q: is it just an overrated enterprise?

Keeping rabbits is not new in Kenya. You ask a grandfather and he will tell you that he had rabbits before. This is backyard rabbit keeping.

There are small commercial rabbit farms. They often cater exclusively for one or two restaurant clients. Commercial feed is often used and this is a limiting factor.

1 kg of pellets costs about 35 Ksh (50USA cents).

Q: is there a rabbit meat industry in Kenya ?
not yet……but it is growing only recently.

Is it “overrated” enterprise ?
yes…if the market is trying to create it as a luxury meat and to be served in 5-star hotels.

No…. because here you have an opportunity to develop a rabbit meat industry. The opportunity is that local butcheries can also sell rabbit meat at 250 Ksh/kg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTuMoosJSQk)
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By jacky foo, October 20, 2009 @ 10:37 pm

Q: should we encourage rabbit meat as a “luxury” meat ?

If it means pricing rabbit meat that is beyond the reach of the poor and the middle class, then see two meanings in this.
I would certainly not encourage it.

Why:
because it can be produced at a low cost and certainly not more than cattle, chickens and sheep that are fed with commercial feed.

I dont want to see a new meat industry that is set up to sell at prices that only the rich can pay.
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By Fredrick Nyaga, October 26, 2009 @ 4:04 pm

I tend to agree on Jack Foo’s comments on the following:-
Prices of rabbits vary and all sellers have right to set their own prices & local community as a patner in order to meet the supplies but wish to put my points as follows:-
The government rabbitary at Ngong does not meet the demands for rabbits by kenyan farmers. A friend of mine paid his fare from Gigil only to be told there were no rabbits.
I have been to rabbitary myself and there rabbits can not match those of individual farmers and of-course I could not buy just because of their prices. Even dairy cows can range from Kshs.10,000.00-200,000.00 depending on quality and production capacity.
Another issue is the red-tape involved in obtainning the rabbits as they do not produce on their own but rely on local individuals to supply at low prices from kshs.250.00 only for them to sell at kshs.500.00 which is not fare.
Having been to various ASK shows and the last one held at Nairobi I did not find the them (Ngong Rabbitary) on this shows, reason being they did not have any to exhibit or their quality could not meet that of individual farmers.
On basic requirements to start a commercial rabbitary:
1 acre of land- is a dream for many Kenyans especially the youths and to support my view I want to site examples of farmers in Kiambu who on their one acre of land embrace new farming techniques not only keep rabbits but keep dairy cows, goats, sheep, chicken among other livestock and grow crops using green house technology.
10 large sacks of grass- feeding rabbits alone on grass can result to bloating especially where the grass is not properly withered. The basic nutrional diet for rabbits should be composed of dry matter such hay from dried grass,wheat or barley or maize stalks.Mineral salts and adequate clean water.If the is not observed your rabbits we be retarded, or your doe will be cannibalising on its bunnies on birth.
Rabbit meat vs other meat- rabbit meat is white meat that is juicy, sweet, tender and of high nutritional value and comes second to Fish hence its price difference. Jack Broilers goes for Kshs.350.00 per kg and is genetically modified. The Gilgi butchery funded by the World Bank have a membership of over 200 farmers I being one of them and we are negotiating our prices from the current Kshs.350.00 to Kshs.500.00 with the hotels we supply please get in touch we do not meet the demands of 2 tonnes per month. If 1/4 Kg served with potatoes, rice, chapati in these hotels goes for Kshs.1,000.00 why should there be this huge price variations. Jack farmers have become more informed please visit sokosasa.com to see the prices farmers are asking for. Of-course if you buy rabbits at Kshs.250-500 you will not sell at this price to the 5 star hotels in Nairobi or abroad. On marketing Jack you can not serve the entire market. You choose your niche and your price for commodities so depending on your market and the quality of products demanded.
Lastly rabbits are highly prolific and hence weather you will buy them at Kshs.5,000.00 your returns are guaranteed.The China Rabbit King I think he can offer some good advise on rabbit management.
By kui, October 28, 2009 @ 8:04 pm

hi, I am happy to see there are guys who have my idea of rearing rabbits. I want to start the business and I live in Kikuyu and I would please want some advice on how to rear them and what they eat. I heard they eat pellets and hay is it true? And which is the best breed for commercial use?
By Callaghan Mwaniki, October 29, 2009 @ 1:44 pm

Hi,
Am Callaghan and interested commercial rabbit rearing. I have enough land and reliable source of food and water in Murang’a. I would also like to join the Gilgil Butchery farmers. I already have a hutch enough to hold 500 rabbits but has only four breeding stock so far(Califoniah White). Please assist me on how I can get more breeds and how to enter into the market. My No 0722830881/0734930881. Thanks
By jacky foo, October 30, 2009 @ 7:39 pm

have not checked messages because I did not get any notification when there is a response to this discussion…..

V´Comment on:
Even dairy cows can range from Kshs.10,000.00-200,000.00 depending on quality and production capacity.
By jacky foo, October 30, 2009 @ 7:44 pm

have not checked messages because I did not get any notification when there is a response to this discussion…..

Comment on: Fredrick Nyaga
>Even dairy cows can range from
>Kshs.10,000.00-200,000.00 depending on
>quality and production capacity

we cannot compare different breeds of dairy cows since each breed is rated according to the amount of milk produced.

What I am saying that that the Rabbit Breeding unit offered flemish giant at 500 Ksh for 6 week weaned meat rabbits. If someone is selling the same at 1,500 Ksh, that is too much for me. I would prefer to wait for the supply from Ngong and get 3 times the number of rabbits.

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By jacky foo, October 30, 2009 @ 7:48 pm

Fredrick Nyaga wrote:
>Another issue is the red-tape involved in
>obtainning the rabbits as they do not
>produce on their own but rely on local
>individuals to supply at low prices from
>kshs.250.00 only for them to sell at
>kshs.500.00 which is not fare.

are you referring to teh Rabbit Breeding Unit at Ngong ?

what red-tape procedures did you face ?

There is a queue for weaned rabbits since the demand is high because the rabbits are sold at a very low price.

I think they have some 20 breeding does.
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By jacky foo, October 30, 2009 @ 7:52 pm

Fredrick Nyaga wrote:
>I want to site examples of farmers in
>Kiambu who on their one acre of land
>embrace new farming techniques not only
>keep rabbits but keep dairy cows, goats,
>sheep, chicken among other livestock and
>grow crops using green house technology.

sound s interesting… I hope to visit the place when I am in Kenya next year

how many rabbits does this place have ?
How many rabbits does the farm sell per month ?
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By jacky foo, October 30, 2009 @ 7:58 pm

Fredrick Nyaga wrote:
>The Gilgi butchery funded by the World Bank
>have a membership of over 200 farmers I
>being one of them and we are negotiating our
>prices from the current Kshs.350.00 to
>Kshs.500.00 with the hotels we supply

yes… hotels will buy at a higher price.

This is what I fear because you then create another luxury meat for the rich….

what about the middle status Kenyans and the poor ? are they to get the left-overs and un-wanted cuts with bones and fat ?

It would be a pity to see that the World Bank project is to feed the rich ?

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By jacky foo, October 30, 2009 @ 8:06 pm

monicah wanjiru wrote:
>I saw your encouraging mail via gentle
>action blog and was glad to know that you
>have rabbits in Ngong.
>I am interested in rabbit farming and
>wish to visit your farm.

Rabbits in Ngong is at a Govt Rabbit breeding station. I dont run the centre. I am just introducing this place to people who want to get a fair price for their rabbits.

Fredrick Nyaga wrote:
>A friend of mine paid his fare from Gigil
>only to be told there were no rabbits.

always call before you go there.
It is not a drop-in shop. The demand for their rabbits is very high since they are sold at a low price … a government service to rabbit breeders.

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By Anne, November 12, 2009 @ 3:19 pm

Am a relatively new rabbit farmer in Limuru with very good quality well fed rabbits. I have been encouraged so much by the sharing of information , challenges and ideas in this website. I would like to network with those who have sincere unmet market demands both for the rabbits and rabbit meat so that we work together and build each other towards satisfying local market and hopeful export market in future. My contact 0722809645
By kagume, November 13, 2009 @ 11:24 am

Hi all.
Am a new rabbit farmer and enjoy every bit of it. Mr Fredrick, could you please advice how one can become a member of the Gilgil group.
By Vicky, November 13, 2009 @ 1:53 pm

I have some rabbits and would like to take the venture commercial. I live very near Nairobi town. Who can help me?
By Jennifer, November 18, 2009 @ 3:33 pm

Am a small scale rabbit farmer and have different types of breed Ie. Carifornia, Newzeland, Chinchilla, Agut and Flemish. There are 10 Buck and 20 does and 25 bunnies
wish INITIATIVE FOR GENDER DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING (IGDCB) to partner with me.
By Eric, November 19, 2009 @ 12:10 pm

How about those sides of Kerugoya? I have been rearing rabbits for family consumption but would like to venture commercially. Capital and space is not a problem but the market. how can you help? Gd dy
By ben, November 19, 2009 @ 7:10 pm

HI Jaccy,
Thanks for the rabbit initiative I belong in a Church project in Nairobi keeping and ready to buy even from small scale Rabbit farmers.The biggest challenge faced by the Group is getting original breeds. It is like most of the farmers have interbreed their rabbits, please advice where one can get original breeds.
Thanks and Godbless
By Josh, November 27, 2009 @ 9:20 am

I wish to venture into the rabbit business. I have enough space and natural feeds for the rabbits. All i need now is all the information, experiences and advices to jump start my project. I need to know the best breeds to keep and where to sell them… Most grateful.. 0722 951573 or email josh_mburu@yahoo.com
By Irene Wanjiru Kamau, November 30, 2009 @ 12:32 pm

Iam farming rabbits but have no market for them .Kindly assist me to get the market . ihave the common white california.my number is 0723450566.
By Irene Wanjiru Kamau, December 9, 2009 @ 1:34 pm

I have received several calls from people interested in rabbit keeping. I live in Ruiru district in membley estate. Those who may be more intereted in the buying and selling of the rabbits can contact me on 0723450566 or on e- mail:wanjirukaruru@yahoo.com
By george, December 15, 2009 @ 4:30 pm

I am already rearing rabbits for sell at our small farm in eastlands and I must say thats it’s very good and encouragement for more and more people to enter into the rabbit market because it is a very good source of income. I personally can attest to that. I currently have different breeds e.g chinchilla,angolan,calirornia,flemish giants,flusk vendor, or earloops as many peolpe call it, and I must say that it has been a challenge especially on the part of market and getting rabbit breeds from outside. But now things are looking up for us as farmers and, with time, the rabbit market will eventually be the backbone of afribusiness in Kenya and the world. Anybody wishing to get in touch with us can do so through 0720826713 and let’s all make the change that we want to see.
By Priscilla, December 16, 2009 @ 10:58 am

I have all types of rabbit. Anyone who wishes to contact me please do so on 0722-735409.
By ahab kioi, December 18, 2009 @ 9:31 am

Hi rabbit keepers,

I have admired the free interaction encouraged here.

Howvever, somebody in the Ministry of Livestock should ‘wake up’ and come up with programs to benefit the creative and hardworking farmers NOW! Let us see you leading from front.

I also rear rabbits, currently california white, ear loped and dutch.

I am keen and alert not to inbreed.

What are your comments on father serving daughters?

Have a merry christmas and focus on fruitful year 2010.

ahab.
By daniel karue, December 21, 2009 @ 2:14 pm

Am ayoung farmer aged 23 and i would encourage other young people to try to keep rabbit since they dont require much whereas there is ready market.Dont be a begger any more.
By DANIEL KARUE, December 21, 2009 @ 2:24 pm

I love these contributions why cant we form a group and try to save these animals .If you wish to keep any type of rabbit breed call 0728-118485 for information
By kiambu rabbit farmers, December 22, 2009 @ 8:49 pm

Hallo,

I would like to highlight that we are a group operating from Kiambu Town. We have kept different breed of rabbits.

We construct rabbit hutches on order.
We train in rabbit husbandry
We sell rabbit to interested farmers / parties /groups
We also sell rabbit for meat on order.

Contact Chairman 0723_232388
Secretary 0733_516261

Email kiamburabbitfarmers@yahoo.com

Have a Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year 2010

bye
By DANIEL, December 23, 2009 @ 8:00 am

most of the people have the interest of keeping the rabbit mostly for comercial purpose yet what they seem to fear is the market but my question is are you ready to meet the demand .A hotel in nairobi is looking for peopl;e who can meet their demand ,they are buying a mature rabbit (5kg)@ksh 3000 yet nobody is ready to supply. i request you to get the right breed for meet production and start ,if you like to know more about rabbit keeping i have some booklets with all the in formation and i also have good breeds am in limuru and i also group training session.contact karuedaniel@yahoo.com or call 0728-118485
By Priscilla, December 23, 2009 @ 10:17 am

More info about rabbits: I have about 200 doe, bucks and kids. They are different bred of rabbits e.g. new zealand, white california, flemish giants, dutch and mixture of chinchilla. Anybody who wishes to buy the rabbits for farming or for eating can contact me through 0722-735409

Thanks for those who have already contacted me.
By martin, December 28, 2009 @ 10:09 am

I am in Mombasa and interested in rearing rabbits. Where do I get the good breed and is there ready market in Mombasa?
By kiambu rabbit farmers, January 7, 2010 @ 1:25 pm

On 9th December 2009, Mathioya MP Mr Clement Wambugu spent Kshs 300,000 on Youth Rabbit project.

Bravo Mr. Wambugu, 3 more Wambugus will push Kenyan Youth closer to ’sky’.

He mentioned that there exist Gilgil and Ruiru butcheries. I am aware of Giligil but not of Ruiru.

Is there a person with Ruiru Butchery contacts?

Our contacts remain:

Chairman 0723_232388
Secretary 0733_516261

Keep rearing the rabbits, source of delicious, white meat.

bye
By Nancy, January 7, 2010 @ 1:41 pm

Congrats Kenyans. happy new year 2010. keep up with these good ideas on rabbit keeping and keep the information flowing.
By vincent g k, January 7, 2010 @ 1:58 pm

hi its great,am a member of a 16 member youth group in limuru rearing rabbits for one year now,it wasent easy to stat up.we are doing good with about 700 plus rabbits.its a good bissness.we do buy and sell as per specifications and when the animals are available.thanks.
By nicholas kiswii, January 9, 2010 @ 6:29 pm

its agood project and i intend to join soon
By caroline kamau, January 10, 2010 @ 10:17 am

Hi all i have read your messages and i feel encouraged to join in the venture. am based in mukurweini in nyeri district and am planning to set up a small scale farm. please advice
By bancy, January 10, 2010 @ 11:47 am

I am in Thika and interested in rearing rabbits. Where do I get the good breed and is there ready market?. My contact is 0722-370886 Email bancykm@yahoo.com
By catherine, January 11, 2010 @ 11:42 am

Am interested in rearing rabbits. very thing is ready, land and i guess i have good start up capital. where do i start? whats breed is good and where do i get it? please contact mi on my email or 0725 782942. thank you
By jacky foo, January 12, 2010 @ 10:42 am

See article in Daily nation (Kenya)
http://www.nation.co.ke/magazines/money/-/435440/837082/-/r1wbqa/-/index.html

you are welcomed to join the yahoo e-group on Rabbit 4 Meat in Africa
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/rabbit4meat
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By luke, January 15, 2010 @ 1:18 pm

on average how much does a kg of rabbit go for locally?
By Jayne, January 15, 2010 @ 6:35 pm

Very impressive! Where can one see the farms around Nairobi and where are the meats stocked, which is the market for the rabbits. Sounds like the next big thing for our beloved country especially in uplifting livelihoods! Information exchange is excellent! I am interested in venturing in this field like NOW!
By Mary,cecilia&michael, January 16, 2010 @ 1:16 pm

We feel very interested about the on going debate on rabbit keeping.please if you are in very need of rabbit for keeping please contact us
We have agood stock of newzealandwhite,carliforniawhite among others in their hundrends or thousands call0720486813
0710344769
By Gachunu Ng'ang'a, January 18, 2010 @ 5:23 pm

I was browsing for information on rabbits. I am interested in rearing them. I am surprised to see they are available right on my door step within Kiambu and Limuru. I got captivated by what i read. Keep it up guys. This is lovely. i am interested in a flusk vendor and chinchilla. gacunu@yahoo.com and 0722890428
By kihara, January 26, 2010 @ 10:18 am

am interested in rabbit farming in kiambu. my problem is that i don’t have an idea which breeds to start with and where to get them from.
By Mukiri Esther, January 27, 2010 @ 1:31 pm

I would like to join the project I live in Kiambu.Please advise me where to get the rabits.
By Joseph Kangethe, January 27, 2010 @ 5:05 pm

Am impressed. I’ve hard about rabbit rearing but never thought i would get so much info from the net. Market is not the biggest challenge here. We can create a local demand like for chicken and beef.We don’t have to export to make money.Do you really need an acre to keep them????
By Simon Kimani, January 28, 2010 @ 10:32 am

I am interested in rabbit keeping how can i contact ngong breeding centre you have not given direction or contact no
By edward safari, January 28, 2010 @ 2:34 pm

i have 6 rabbits and i want to sell them so that i can expand my bussines where can i sell them please?
call on 0726587680
By eddy, January 28, 2010 @ 9:51 pm

Hi, just wondering, where’s the market, as much as Jacky foo is keen not to make this a rich man’s delicacy, I’d still encourage farmers join hands and start supplying hotels with rabbit meat, that way the delicacy will in-turn be introduced into homes opening up a larger market.
By lydia, January 29, 2010 @ 10:06 am

am very much encouraged by everything that i have read pliz i would like also to start keeping of rabbits and would like to buy the best breed assist me
By Gachunu Ng'ang'a, February 5, 2010 @ 8:52 am

I bought two does (a french vendor and a dutch) two weeks ago and i kept them together. Somehow, both went on a hunger strike and they both died. one died after one week while the other died five days later. Not that i did not call a vet. He came and checked them but mumbled something citing that he was not so conversant with rabbits. I live in Banana in Kiambu and i would be glad to know a Vet Doc. who could be coversant with these lovely animals.
In addition i have to refill the gap as well as add some chinchillas and flemish giant.
gacunu@yahoo.com
Gachunu Ng’ang’a from Banana.
By John Obonyo, February 8, 2010 @ 2:49 pm

We have a pilot rabbit farm in the outskirts of nairobi. Contact us for information exchange.rusbelken@yahoo.com
By charlene, February 9, 2010 @ 10:33 am

hello…am very interested in venturing into the rabbit business but have little or not very valuable information.please help me out with basic info on what i need to start a farm for breeding rabbits.thank you.
By daniel, February 12, 2010 @ 11:39 am

hi guys am surprised that i have an order of about 100 rabbit but all the people that i had 2 communicate to are not willing 2 sell .am buying ksh400 per kg pliz cal me no 0728118485
By priscilla kamau, February 15, 2010 @ 11:44 am

I have ready rabbit meat for sale and skin as well.
By wambui animal farm, February 17, 2010 @ 2:07 pm

we are rabbit breeders and have all types of rabbits. we are in kiambu and our contact is 0725144355
By Wambui Animal Farm, February 17, 2010 @ 2:11 pm

We have rabbits of all breeds you can contact us on
Tel no. 0725 144355
By Judy Kithinji, February 19, 2010 @ 9:15 am

Whao! my first time on this site and i think its just incredible. Have been having the idea of keeping rabbits for some time now but did not have much info. I know i will get much more from this site – breeds, care, market etc.
Thank you all
By jacob nderitu, February 20, 2010 @ 9:39 pm

am interested in rabbit keeping but have absolutely no info.where can i get the best breed for meat and avail. market in Nyeri.0722478728
By Peter Tato, February 22, 2010 @ 11:46 am

hi all, i have read information about rearing rabbits. as an interested party, i would wish to know the rabbit market in kenya
By Ann Wanjiru, February 23, 2010 @ 6:48 pm

Am glad coz the information is superp, almost all what i needed to know about rabbit keeping, now i am in a better position for the business. Bravo!!!
By jacob nderitu, February 23, 2010 @ 7:36 pm

Hi am glad there are people with info that i need.can someone educate on how to construct the rabbit cages pliz
By Kagume, February 26, 2010 @ 8:37 am

Hi all. Hope this finds you well. My piece of advice to all potential rabbit farmers is that one can not climb a tree from the top. Can you sell maize that is yet to be planted? I highly doubt. The ready market is you and me.
By george, March 1, 2010 @ 5:31 pm

Hi rabbit keepers just thought i check on you see how the issue on rabbit market is going about this i believe that rabbit market is you and me we cannot expect anybody to but for us except we start ourselves.
Anybody wanting to start rearing rabbits can still vist our nairobi farm in makadara or call 0720826713 for more information we have all the breeds you could simply want to start you rearing.We also offer information on feeds,construction,breeds ,diseases and also business ideas on how to carry out the project.
By daniel, March 2, 2010 @ 7:29 am

THE RABBIT HUTCH SHLD BE 2.5FT BY 2by 2 for weaning should be 2by3by2ft the floor should be made of mesh wire then a kuku net of 1/4nch is placed on top of the mesh wire this help the hutch free from dropping n its kept clean .The hutch should also be well ventrited but drought should be avoided .the walls should be made wooden. for more information about rabbit husbandry contact 0728118485
By Paul Gatere, March 5, 2010 @ 9:38 am

This seems a very lively debate.
Just thought of this information going public and want to do a TV and Radio show on Rabbit rearing. I wish to visit two or three farms which will be the authority for the viewers and listeners. Do you think your farm is fit enough to be a role model or simply put, a demo farm where we can come and shoot this programme.
Thanks alot all you people who have engaged forward gear to kick hunger out of our country. Remember, our initiatives will save this country from hunger but not the government. If they CANNOT afford to buy maize from farmers in Yatta, yet they can afford to import maize from SA, what does this tell you. Corruption.
Contact me through mbinu@royalmedia.co.ke
By Kimathi Mungania, March 8, 2010 @ 12:57 pm

I can’t believe the sudden interest that my fellow country men/women have shown on rearing of rabbits. I am also very much interested and, infact, I will start the rearing project this month of March 2010. My only worry is how I will determine which rabbit type is best for meat production, and who are the rabbit meat customers. Cheers!
By jeremiah gitau, March 10, 2010 @ 7:26 am

hi guys.am happy to see the way many guys are getting into this idea of rabbits.I started last year with one rabbit and i have really grown.Am located in limuru,for any questions contact me on 0720744389.
By Mark Kirimi, March 11, 2010 @ 11:22 am

I read your articles with lots of interest,and the end result is that they have inspired me to take on commercial rabbit keeping.I live in Nanyuki.I am in the initial stages of developing this project and would appreciate help in terms of information on onstruction of the cages,markets and prices and where to source a good breeding stock.
rgds
mark
mobile no :0721 637 483
By muiruri, March 11, 2010 @ 11:47 am

Anyone interested in facts about rabbit farming and/or buying rabbits may contact Hellen on 0722849665 at Juja Township. It’s interesting that many of us are excited about it but practically have little to tell or show. Some people are saying they have rabbits for sale but when you visit their rabbitry, they are empty.
By jeremiah gitau, March 11, 2010 @ 10:27 pm

HI guys am interested in buying the following breeds rex and angola please if you have them contact me on 0720744389
By Dennis Kibunja, March 13, 2010 @ 2:02 pm

Am the manager of a registered company ie.NKOFARM RABBIT FARM LTD,where we have a strategy networking wishing to participate ,becomes a rabbit owner by filling out a registration form and pays a sum of Kshs. 5,000 to own one rabbit plus its house equivalent to one company share .If you recruit one member you you get a Kshs100.

For more info.call 0721833672
By Dennis Kibunja, March 13, 2010 @ 2:07 pm

Any one near University of Nairobi( Kabete Campus )can easily meet me for more information about NKOFARM RABBIT FARM LTD cited above.
By Boniface Nzioki, March 15, 2010 @ 9:19 am

Hallo Sir/Maddam,
Have gone through your information on Rabbit keeping and would like more information.we intend to start the Rabbit keeping as a business with my wife and have been going through the website to look for information.please assist us with information on market of rabbit,best breed and any helpful information.Thanks
By Mark Kirimi, March 15, 2010 @ 5:29 pm

Hi all,
Keep the info flowing,looks we are ending somewhere.
rgds
Mark
By ahab kioi, March 16, 2010 @ 7:30 pm

Hallo Rabbit Keepers,

It is amazing to read ALL the passion shown in writing about ‘this’ wonderful animal.

Keep the ‘fire burning’
Let us increase FOOD SECURITY in keeping rabbits and eating the ‘white’ meat.

I rear some and the kits had an illness that was treated by SEPROS LIMITED [for Animal Health & Productivity] located in Kiambu Town, Peflo House. They are OK now, it was Pneumonia.

Sepros Ltd seem to have interest in rabbits farming because they are keeping a database for the rabbits they treat.

Try them, especially all those within Kiambu Town environs.

A friend of mine is keeping Dairy Goats [Toggenburg] and has 2 he-goats that he is willing to sell.

You can reach him on 0733516261 or 0721350364 or 0738436479

Make a goal to eat at least 40 Kilograms of Rabbit Meat within this year [52 weeks!]

bye bye

ahab
By MARYDAN, March 18, 2010 @ 12:45 pm

WE ARE RABBIT FARMERS AT NAKURU REGION WITH DIFFERENT TYPES OF BREEDS REARING RABBITS MOSTLY FOR COMMERCIAl PURPOSE AND WE ARE ALSO RABBIT BREEDERS WE ARE INVITING YOU ALL RABBIT FARMERS AND THOSE WILLING TO JOIN IN, A SEMINAR THAT WILL BE HELD IN OUR FARM
By muiruri, March 19, 2010 @ 11:04 am

MARYDAN Where are you exactly in Nakuru; when is the seminar and what are your contacts.
By ANDREW NZUKI MAITHYA, March 25, 2010 @ 4:28 pm

i have 30 of rabbits but have no market. where can i get. i raise them at my own plot Githirai mwihoko estate. my contact is 0723010058 or my wife 0729086336
By Karago Mbiru, March 30, 2010 @ 10:55 am

Hi there

I have some 6 very healthy and large bunnies for sale, which are now 6 weeks old – 4 females and 2 males. Their “Dad” is a pure French Earlopped while their “Mum” is a cross of 2 pures – French Earlopped and New Zealand White.

They’re available immediately for breeding or as pets. I’m at Ridgeways, in Nairobi and have another 18 bunnies, but they’re still too young to sell.

I’d also love to be in the e-group and any rabbit association in Kenya, as well as the Globetree people because I need help expanding the project – especially building new houses and nesting boxes.

Kind regards
Karago D. Mbiru
karagombiru@gmail.com
By Kagume, March 30, 2010 @ 11:27 am

Hi rabbit farmers,

Hope this finds you well. PLEASE BE WARNED: BUY RABBITS FROM NGONG GOVERNMENT BREEDING UNIT AT YOUR OWN PERIL!!! Remember cheapest is dearest. It is better to be fore warned than sorry. I recommend that you buy quality breeds from seasoned breeders coz am sorry I was not fore warned. Have a good warned day and HAPPY EASTER.
By Kagume, March 30, 2010 @ 12:01 pm

I do not understand why I should invest Ksh 5000 for a rabbit and a hatch and earn ksh 100 for introducing a new member. Hope this is not an other PYRAMID SCHEME.

Don’t you think 5k is enough money for some bunnies (2 or 3)and a hatch in your back yard?

Let us think out of the box.
By Mercy Waweru, March 30, 2010 @ 1:50 pm

For all those who are intrested in Rabbit keeping, you can get all the information required about rabbit farming from a group of farmers in Ngong. Our group collaborates closely with Ngong Veterinary centre which has a rabbit breeding facility. We offer best breeding, we have books and you can actually see the various rabbit hutches especially for those concerned with space economy. All this is at a very reasonable fee.

For more details, pls send me an e-mail on mercymuriuki06@yahoo.com
By Mercy Waweru, March 30, 2010 @ 2:00 pm

Kagume,

Would you pls make it clear why farmers should not buy breeding stock from the only goverment breeding centre. I disagree with you. The centre is a goverment unit with no intention of making profits. Their breeding stock is the best with an expert concentrating on this project only. why should i buy a 6 week bunny at 1,500 from a farmer who doesnt even keep records of the rabbits when i get get the same bunny from the goverment at ksh.500 with a full history of its parents? Pls clarify your warnig.
By ann kinyua, March 31, 2010 @ 10:11 am

where can i get aready market to sell the rabbits meat please advice
By Kagume, March 31, 2010 @ 11:46 am

Fredrick Nyaga’s comment on 26th October 2009 clarifies my warning.
By Mary, March 31, 2010 @ 1:02 pm

I’ve just started rearing rabbits in nakuru and would like to establish netowrks of people already in this venture. Your comments and information provided are so vital to those who are yet to start rabbit farming. So guyz keep up the good work. My number is 0734721298. looking forward to having more friends who are keeping rabbits
By Mary, March 31, 2010 @ 1:05 pm

Kudos to all who keep rabbits. just started 3weeks ago and so far am happy with my decision to invest in this ventute. would like to hear more from those who keep rabbits. am from nakuru and my number is 0734721298
By Mary, March 31, 2010 @ 1:40 pm

Do we have any vets willing to treat rabbits in nakuru. anyone with information please feel free to let me know. my number is 0734721298.
Cheers!
By NYANDEGA, April 1, 2010 @ 11:40 am

i want to start a rabbit farm and i want to know the best type of rabbit and how to market them esp in hotels for meat. 0718428303
By ombaso, April 3, 2010 @ 9:50 am

j have been keenly going throug various information. great and congratulations! please help on the following;
can somebody tell us of good feeding systems which can give us good quality products
some rabbits die when you give then fresh greens meening they need hey. is this true?

i have asmall rabbit farm. i keep flehmish giant, new zealand white durch and calfonia breeds . soon will be interestd to sell some breeding stocks at aresonable price especially to youth groups interested . call 0721 473881 or e-mail jelda05@yahoo.com am situated in ukunda msambweni district
By george, April 4, 2010 @ 4:50 pm

rabbit keeping is slowly and very fast catching up in Kenya and its one way of eradicating poverty in our country as well as creating employment.Anybody wishing to start the business can get in touch with us through 0720826713 for all rabbit breeds and also rabbit keeping training.
By Mary, April 5, 2010 @ 6:45 am

One of my rabbit look weak, sad, not eating n diarrheas. I’ve tried findin a vet here in nakuru bt no one is conversant with ths animal. Please can anyone have any information regardin the action to take when they tend to become like ths. Am afraid i might loose it yet its my best.just 3mths old earlope breed. Am so desperate please anyone help.my number is 0734721298 and any training available pls let someone tell me. Very eager n ready to attend one regardless of the venue. Thanks
By Mary, April 5, 2010 @ 5:40 pm

Hi Marydan. Where r u exactly in Nakuru. Pls let me have ur contacts, would like to visit u n attend the seminar. I reside in Nakuru. My contacts r 0734721298. Thanx n lukin 4ward to hear from you
By Titus, April 7, 2010 @ 10:31 am

Hi i leave in Kiambu along Limuru road and i have some intrest in rabbit farming.I would request for details about them,hutch,feeds etc. My contact is 0720509594
email; kimtitus28@yahoo.co.uk
By martha wangui, April 8, 2010 @ 5:18 pm

a kind request to Dennis from Kabete to post your email address please for easier communication.
By Tom, April 10, 2010 @ 3:20 pm

I want to breed rabbits for commercial purposes.Where do i get the market.
By Karago D. Mbiru, April 13, 2010 @ 12:55 am

PURE French Earlopped [Buck] & French Earlopped and New Zealand White [Doe]. French Earelopped is a rare, very large breed.

4 female and 2 male bunnies

Available immediately for breeding, or as pets.

I’m at Ridgeways, in Nairobi [just close to Kiambu Town]. Also have 15 bunnies [coming soon], ready to sell in 3 weeks.

Call Wandia on 0722-254440

Call Karago on 0722-371809

E-mail us on

KARIBUNI SANA!
By wachira, April 13, 2010 @ 4:54 pm

If interested in buying high grade rabbits of all breeds of rabbits feel free to contact us on georgemugo82@yahoo.com or 0720826713 for more information we also offer training on rabbit husbandry as well as selling of rabbit manure and skins.
By Mary, April 14, 2010 @ 10:32 pm

Hi Great people. Passionate about Rabbit farming, we’ve all types of breeds (pure quality breeds). Please contact us on 0734721298 or send us an email maryjw2003@yahoo.com luking 4ward 2ur call. Cheers!
By Mark, April 16, 2010 @ 9:47 am

Hi all,
Theseason looks great for rabbit farmers in terms of feed availability,I am nearly through with construction and thanks for those farmers that helped me with information.Next step is sourcing/selecting breeding stock.will keep on this blog to share developments. I am convinced this will soon as a source of white meet take a lead in the country.
Cheers.
By Kagume, April 17, 2010 @ 9:41 am

Hi all.

What is so special about the ear lop. Many rabbit farmers especially the starters are concentrating on this breed.
By peter, April 17, 2010 @ 9:41 am

Hi,
I have California, New zealand White and Flemish giant rabbits. Anyone interested for breeding can email me at: mwangi2010@gmail.com
By Liz, April 19, 2010 @ 10:23 am

Hi,

I visited a rabbit “farm” at Zimmerman and they have 5 different varieties of rabbits. I would like someone to tell me which is the best rabbit variety for the kenyan market in terms of marketability, and cost effectiveness.
By Hezton Kirathe Kamau, April 19, 2010 @ 11:44 am

We have a facebook page to share information, all are invited. The page is Rabbit Rearing in Kenya. Or you could drop a mail at rabbitrearingkenya@yahoo.com
By Antony, April 19, 2010 @ 4:49 pm

Am a breeder in Banana area in Kiambu with 2 months old Flemish giant, California white and new Zealand white bunnies. if you need some please contact me on thms8023@yahoo.com. thanks
By Antony, April 19, 2010 @ 4:52 pm

liz, it all depends on your needs, apparently flemish is good for meat as it is huge and heavier than the rest. for pets I think the white varieties are more preferred buyers say they are cute
By Liz, April 20, 2010 @ 9:46 am

Thanks Antony for your reply. Is it true that It takes about 8 months for the flemish to get to a marketable size? Who knows anything about the Chinchilla breed?
By willy, April 23, 2010 @ 1:46 pm

hi i leave in eldoret and i have California giants,chinchillas and there cross breeds…mature ones weigh up to 5 & 6 kg.
call:0723523937
By CT, April 30, 2010 @ 7:43 pm

Hi y’all this is a really cool blog, with a wealth of information. I was recently introduced to Rabbit rearing, I was told that the potential is really high, I was excited, but before I make any investments I want to do my research thoroughly so that I get in to the venture with some background.

I’ll contact some people who have listed their private contacts to pursue more info.

Thank you all, and keep up.
By Chege Kibigo, May 5, 2010 @ 7:44 am

Hi Rabbit Farmers,
I must say i am excited about the commitment to engage in rabbit farming business. I stay in Ongata Rongai and My NGO has supported a group of women in Ngong to start a rabbit farming project.
For purposes of promoting the idea of rabbit farming, i would like to convene a meeting of all the rabbit farmers in Ngong and Ongata Rongai and eventually create a network through which we can market ourselves and products. Who is interested in this initiative?? Kindly reach me on my email – jeffasons@yahoo.com.
Kibigo
By Liz, May 5, 2010 @ 8:12 am

Hi Chege,
Count me in. Please let me know if you have a source of cheap bunnies. Call me on 0722-233900
By Nancy, May 18, 2010 @ 12:55 pm

Just read through the comments and I am excited with all the information and contacts available. I am at the beginning stage of this project – hatch building and will be looking for high breed rabbits (especially flemish giants) soon. Any help on this (hatch building) to begin with? My project will be based in Kasarani.
By muiruri, May 19, 2010 @ 5:12 am

Nancy, you may wish to contact 0722849665 on hatch building and breeds plus lots of info. on Rabbit farming in general.
By kim, May 19, 2010 @ 9:13 am

Hi guyz; there is alot of good info here thanks alot
Am just wondering where I can sell my rabbits??
By Arthur, May 24, 2010 @ 7:39 am

hi,i found this information while serching for rabbit info in the goggle such and i am intrested in the rabbit rearing bussiness i am in nyeri where can i get good breeds for starters and at how much.
By Lucy, May 24, 2010 @ 8:14 am

Nancy get in touch on 0722 12 49 13
thanks
By Lucy, May 24, 2010 @ 8:21 am

Auther, you may wish to contact me on 0722124913 on all information about rabbits i.e quality breeds ,hatch building, and pets
regards
By Liz, May 24, 2010 @ 2:09 pm

Please advice. if a doe gives birth in its house and not in the box provided, is it adviceable to pick up the kits and place them in the box? will the doe accept them? or should I leave them on the floor? where they have been born?
By sigona rabbits farm, May 25, 2010 @ 1:54 pm

Liz its good to observe the does behaviour when she is due so that you do preparions before hand otherwise you can pick the kits and put them in the box but ensure max cleaniness
regards
By sigona rabbits farm, May 25, 2010 @ 2:00 pm

we are on face book please feel free to share information on rabbit keeping or drop mail on sigonarabbitsfarm@gmail.com
By Daniel, May 26, 2010 @ 9:06 am

HI GUYS IT QUITE GOOD TO SEE THAT MOST PEOPLE HAS TAKEN A STEP TO KEEP THE BUNNIES BUT MAY BIGGEST WORRY IS THAT PEOPLE ARE LACKING GOOD INFORMATION IN CHOOSING THE BREEDING STOCK HENCE GETING EITHER THE WRONG BREEDS OR THE LOCAL BREEDS SO PLIZ DONT RUSH WHILE LOOKING 4 THE STOCK BREEDS IN ORDER TO AVOID THIS 4 MORE INFORMATION CALL 0728118485
By muiruri, May 27, 2010 @ 6:53 am

Anyone looking for good breeds and information on Rabbit husbandry/farming may contact HELLEN on 0722849665. She has is a seasoned Rabbit farmer in Juja. She is good in answering all qeuries that you may have and you get a chance of viewing her Rabbit house. She will also give you information on Cage construction.
By Kimwere, May 29, 2010 @ 10:33 am

Love this site. Going by the various thoughts on farming my 2 cents worth is for as long as one can get the rabbits into the market that can form the starting point. Hope if we are breeding rabbits we have also formed the habit of eating the same.I am breeding rabbits in the Kitengela area and looking for those doing the same in this area. If we could form a group we would could enjoy significant discounts on meals and pool our resources to ensure we can meet any market demand that may emerge.My number is 0722637101.
By LYDIA WANGUI, May 31, 2010 @ 12:24 pm

hi Jacky, i love the site, i have rabbits of my own but they were sik and two died, i think it is a gud project to boost the poor communities. i currently work in Meru dealing with coffee farmers where we offer business solutions to rural poverty, in the coffee factories there r many idle resources and if u wuld help us establish the rabbittary the profits we get can help settle the wet mill expenses hence higher rates for the coffee. please do get intouch so that i can also visit ur projects in Ndekero and Marima. my no is. 0723796465
By sigona rabbits farm, May 31, 2010 @ 1:24 pm

If rabbits are neglected,they are susceptible to the following diseases:
1. Coccidiosis:
The disease occurs when feeds are contaminated with dung (especially from poultry) or when they feed on wet fodder. Signs and symptoms of coccidiosis include diarrhoea and inability to feed. The best way to prevent this disease is to ensure the rabbit house is always kept clean. In case of an outbreak of the disease,amaranth seeds and cucurbit (plants of the cucumber family such as cucumbers,zucchini,melons,etc.) seeds are used to provide lost energy and nutrients to the rabbits. Aloe vera ( the white milky liquid in the leaves of the plant ) can be used to prevent or cure the disease.
2. Pasteurelosia:
Occurs when the rabbits are exposed to the wind. It affects the lungs. A sign of this disease is abnormal breathing. The only way to prevent the disease is by protecting
the rabbits from the wind. This can be done by covering the hutch at night.
3. Pneumonia:
This disease arises by exposure of rabbits to wind. It also occurs when the droppings are trapped in the hutch. The decomposing waste releases ammonia which
when inhaled into the lungs causes pneumonia. Protection of rabbits from the wind and making sure that droppings do not build up on the floor will help to protect the animals
by sigona farm email sigonarabbitsfarm@gmail.com
By Jane Chacha, June 7, 2010 @ 12:31 pm

I got four rabbits from Ngong Government breeding unit, 2 flemish giants and Newzealand whites. I would like to get more information on rabbit rearing and rabbit market here in Kenya and also to know of any associations for rabbit farmers here in Kenya.
By melvin wahome, June 9, 2010 @ 11:55 am

i have a Dog Kennel in Aberdare Mweiga and would like to keep Rabbits for protein for the dogs. on my search i came acroos this thread and thought its quite an interesting concept and maybe it would just be the solution to my problems. please contact me for further detail on how i can purchase the following breeds FLAMISH GIANT, NEWZEALAND WHITE and CARLIFORNIA WHITE. thank you
By Sky Achievers Youth group, June 12, 2010 @ 11:04 am

We have rabbit for sale please inform as on marketing and the best bleed to keep.
By Kimwere, June 12, 2010 @ 11:18 am

Hi,
jacky thank you for your profound love of mankind and the poor especially. With regard to selling the meat in big hotels,I have thought about this for 3 weeks and had an epiphany. Kenyans yearn for what the rich have,if rabbit meat could hit the hotels in a big way,it will not be long before we appreciate its value.As you have indicated,the challenge lies in introducing this meat to the mass market,for us to accept the meat as worthy of our palates.
By kariuki k octavius, June 14, 2010 @ 8:11 am

am intrested in rabbit rearing in ruiru.
i need all neccesary info for starting up.
though my farm is small i do believe small scale farming is the way out.
my main worry is market.is it an economicaly viable project?
tel;0723326356/0720444390
By Liz, June 16, 2010 @ 7:23 am

Hi All,

Anyone interested in buying 2.5 months newzealand white bunnies can contact me on 0722-233900. I have 12, All female.
By Robert Changasi, June 16, 2010 @ 11:29 am

Dear All,
am intrested in rabbit rearing in Muguga, Kiambu West District and already breeding 2 Newzealand (1 doe and 1 buck) and 7 local breeds (all does). Please advice me on market prices and availability.
tel;07222415325/0724370465
By Philip marshal, June 18, 2010 @ 9:27 am

hi all rabbit farmers,
i rear pure breed pedigree rabbits in nakuru,californias,chinchilla,newzealand blacks.all available on order at reasonable prices.call 0725258832 or email philipmuhuyi@yahoo.com
By Amos, June 21, 2010 @ 11:25 am

We are keeping rabbits in large scale.Rabbit project have enabled many people to develop as many members have started the business. We are situated in Kikuyu-(Sigona) Nairobi-Nakuru highway. We specialize in rabbit keeping and training. We sell all different kinds of rabbits breeds at affordable prices. Training takes place at our farm . For more information do feel free to contact us on 0722 12 49 13 or email sigonarabbitsfarm@gmail.com
By MARY, June 23, 2010 @ 12:40 pm

I rear rabbits in Lari, have various breeds including those that Melvin is looking for. Please contact me on o722283219.
By Martin, June 25, 2010 @ 9:44 am

hi violet,av always felt an urge to start rabbit keeeping.would be glad if u help me through the mail on how to go about it.
By hmwangi, June 25, 2010 @ 10:51 am

i am a young rabbit farmer situated at Nyahururu and have these breeds;CALIFORNIA WHITE, DUTCH, NEW ZEALAND WHITE, ARGOUT BROWN[ONE OF THE BEST TYPE OF RABBIT YOU CAN ASK FOR],CHECKERED WHICH GROW VERY BIG, Angora with six litters, giant chinchilla, i am in the processing of breeding them though some are pregnant and suprisingly they lasttly gave birth to ten and eleven litters my contact are 0726027177 i believe if you feed your rabbits right you will reap the benefits NB; USE DRY AND MOSTLY KALES[SUKUMAWIKI] FEEDS AND YOU WONT GO WRONG [I HAVE 24 LITTERS AVAILABLE[BREED,NEW ZEALAND WHITE, ARGOUT BROWN,ANGORA, IF ONE CAN WAIT FOR 4 WEEKS PLEASE, ALL ARE ORIGINALLY FROM TOP BREEDER KARUE ONE OF THE BEST ADVISERS ON EVERYTHING TO DO WITH RABBIT BREEDING THANKS
By hmwangi, June 25, 2010 @ 10:56 am

I am a young rabbit farmer situated at Nyahururu and have these breeds;CALIFORNIA WHITE, DUTCH, NEW ZEALAND WHITE, ARGOUT BROWN[ONE OF THE BEST TYPE OF RABBIT YOU CAN ASK FOR],CHECKERED WHICH GROW VERY BIG, Angora with six litters, giant chinchilla, i am in the process of breeding them though some are pregnant and suprisingly they lastly gave birth to ten and eleven litters my contact are 0726027177 i believe if you feed your rabbits right you will reap the benefits NB; USE DRY AND MOSTLY KALES[SUKUMAWIKI] FEEDS AND YOU WONT GO WRONG [I HAVE 24 LITTERS AVAILABLE[BREED,NEW ZEALAND WHITE, ARGOUT BROWN,ANGORA, IF ONE CAN WAIT FOR 4 WEEKS PLEASE, ALL ARE ORIGINALLY FROM TOP BREEDER KARUE ONE OF THE BEST ADVISERS ON EVERYTHING TO DO WITH RABBIT BREEDING THANKS
By philip marshall, June 26, 2010 @ 6:44 am

i rabbit farmers i believe the biggest disease to rabbit farming is coccidiocis,but you can avoid it by high levels of hygiene and control through use of drugs from the market.
meat production requires animals that have a high feed conversion rate,high number of off springs and high rate of survival.I CURRENTLY HAVE BREEDS THAT HAVE A WEIGHT OF 3.5 TO 4.5 KG AND KINDLE UPTO 13 KIDS.THIS WEIGHTS ARE ATTAINED IN 3-4 MONTHS CALL 0725258832 FOR MORE DETAILS
By Sky Achievers, June 26, 2010 @ 10:08 am

Hi
We are rabbit farmers from Nakuru if intrested in rearing please contact us on Tel:0725553969 we have different kinds of breeds which are best for meet.
By ahab kioi, June 28, 2010 @ 2:08 pm

Hallo Rabbit Keepers,

Whenever, I have time to read the contents in this blog, I feel satisfied and concluded that;

Tumetoka mbali natuko karibu sana sana. Njia ni hiyo hiyo. Hakuna nyingine.

I congratulate, Sigona Rabbit Farm for their time and generous contribution towards disease control. Could there be somebody else with simple approach to assist all those who keep asking same questions using different words;
- how to start rearing rabbits for business
- which breeds are best and where to buy them
- is there sufficient market
- where to get assistance / training about this farming
- etc ect

Otherwise, I am looking for clean and health Ear Lop buck and its 5 Does plus Angora buck and its 7 Does.

Who could be having the above?

Contact me on Email; ngahika@yahoo.com
Cellphone 0733_516261

Be blessed.
By kiambu rabbit farmers, June 28, 2010 @ 2:11 pm

Rabbit Farmers,

Kiambu Rabbit Farmers had a great opportunity to participate in Agricultural Show held on 7th and 8th May 2010 at Ndumberi Stadium, near Kiambu Town.

We;
Offered light training on Rabbit husbandry
Displayed several breeds
Slaughtered over 50 rabbits
Cooked and sold the meat

I am sure that all those who visited our stand left satisfied that rabbit is the animal to keep, the ‘white’ meat to eat and future is Rabbit [Industry]

We still;
Train Individuals and Groups
Construct rabbit houses
Breed rabbits to sell to other farmers, NGOs and any other interested groups
Slaughter on Demand
Share challenges and experiences with those indeed

Contact Chairman 0723_232388
Secretary 0733516261
By sigona rabbits farm, June 30, 2010 @ 10:56 am

thank-you Mr Ngahika we are humbled we have gotten a lot of hecko from many farmers who have visited our farm indeed as you say so many new farmers are coming up thus the need to enlighten them up but i guess with my experience its always advisable for farmers to see for themselves and have a one on one talk so that you tackle a lot of issues coming up otherwise lets keep the spirit……on the issue of angora buck and earlop we have plenty please get in touch our email sigonarabbits@gmail.com phone number 0722 12 49 13
kind regards
By sigona rabbits farm, June 30, 2010 @ 11:04 am

Thank-you MrAhab we are humbled we have gotten a lot of hecko from many farmers who have visited our farm indeed as you say so many new farmers are coming up thus the need to enlighten them up but i guess with my experience its always advisable for farmers to see for themselves and have a one on one talk so that you tackle a lot of issues coming up otherwise lets keep the spirit……on the issue of angora buck and earlop we have plenty please get in touch our email sigonarabbits@gmail.com phone number 0722 12 49 13
kind regard
By K.mungai, July 2, 2010 @ 12:53 pm

Hey everyone am I been a rabbit breeder since Mid 2008.Currently we have 100 assorted breeds namely English spotted,American sable ,Checkered Giant,French lop I can tell the new farmers that there are a few highs and lows in any farming or business. I would like to second Nyaga who commented above about a well known Government facility (Ngong Vet)I waited to by rabbits from there for 7months and every time i was to collect my order i was given a different story. For the farmers who are looking for pure breeds be careful because Pure Breeds are not as strong and not better breeders compared to the close breeds.Anyone who might be interested in Buying or learning more rabbits can drop me a line 508rabbitary@gmail.com. Picture on request.
By George Nancy, July 6, 2010 @ 10:50 am

we are in the initial stages of starting a rabbit rearing project. we appreciate the lot of info we have gooten from you guys, and will be calling for more tips.
george.thiongo2009@gmail.com
By wilson, July 7, 2010 @ 9:54 am

hi i have hybrid rabbits of high quality,i got the 1st breed from
(ILRI)international lifestock research institute and am selling them at affordable prices.i have a newzealand giant buck that weighs 6kg,three chinchilla giant does that are 3 months old and an earlooped buck also three months old.i also have crossbreeds of newzealand giant and chinchilla giant that are two months old that comprise of three bucks and two does.
contact number:0723523937
By george, July 7, 2010 @ 4:00 pm

They were once regarded as pets for boys and shunned by grown-ups who would never be seen eating their meat. Many parents barred their children from keeping the animals or only allowed them if they made sheds far from the homestead.This has now come to change people of all walks of life have embraced and taken up rabbit keeping as source of food and livelihood.
KIROKO ENTERPRISES is a company which specialises in rabbit kepping of all breed types and ages,rabbit keeping and husbandry training as well as offering entrepreneurial knowledge which comprises of technical and practical work.
All this is done at our small farm in Nairobi Makadara estate.
One may visit our farm to see and witness this great works being undertaken by our fellow prospectives kenyans as we all seek to drive this country towards poverty elimination as millenuim development goal.
We rear all breeds ranging from local ones to high pedigree breeds(new zealnd white,chinchilla,angolan,martin sable,california white,earlop,and flemish giants)all this are of differents ages depending on buyer.
You may get back to us through this email for more information or call 0727307880.
By Pete, July 7, 2010 @ 6:11 pm

Please check out our site for Pic
of some of our Breeds and dont forget to sign our guest book. Have a bunny week ahead
By Philip marshal, July 7, 2010 @ 9:07 pm

Anyone interested in month old pure california(8) of them call 0725258832.thanks
By agnes ngendo, July 8, 2010 @ 4:36 pm

thanks guys! you educated me. am a rabbit farmer with about 50 rabbits which i wish to sell.
By richard, July 8, 2010 @ 7:11 pm

Me and my friend will be starting a rabbit farming project next month.We are looking for possible suppliers who we can buy from and who can advice us on the best practices.we will base at ruiru.kindly come to us
By richard, July 8, 2010 @ 7:18 pm

we are intending to invest considerably towards the project.we can be reached on 0725250504,0721782933
By charles, July 13, 2010 @ 9:41 am

hi, i am a founder member of a youth group (jenga vijana) in thika. we’ve set up a structures for rabbit breeding and we are looking for the breeding stock. we want to start with 8does and 2bucks, any ideas. kindly email.
By Japheth, July 14, 2010 @ 8:30 pm

hi,iam one very much interested in rearing rabbits in Emuhaya. please advice me on the project and its viability. thanks
By philip marshal, July 15, 2010 @ 6:51 am

hi JAPHETH.am PHILIP from nakuru.rabbit keeping is a very viable enterprise especially with the exotic breeds that can gain a weight of 5kg in 6 months on good care.i have done it for the past 1 year and i can bear witness to it.contact me through 0725258832 or my email philipmuhuyi@yahoo.com for information on the breeds and meat market thanks
By Daniel, July 15, 2010 @ 3:26 pm

hi,guys i read a bout rabbits in this website n started rearing early last year.i av a round 251 rabbits.recently i was given a land at coast(5 hecs)to breed them their.Now i want to go large scale.Thnx 4 wat u r offering.contact0722560786
email dankara08@yahoo.com
By MARY, July 16, 2010 @ 7:31 am

Richard, i have some gaints, califonia white and newzeland white for sale. majority are mature, my price is reasonable.Contact me on 0722283219.
By ESTHER, July 16, 2010 @ 2:19 pm

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