Behavioral Responses of Rabbits Housed in Wooden and Metallic Hutch Types with Floor-Based and Suspended Feeder Placements in Benin City, Nigeria

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Observational analysis revealed improved welfare in rabbits with metal hutches and suspended feeders, highlighting benefits for productivity.

Rabbits in metallic hutches with suspended feeders exhibited the best behavior profile, indicating enhanced welfare.
Results showed that the metallic hutch with suspended feeders led to lower injury risk and minimized contamination.
Trial assessed behavioral metrics across four housing and feeding configurations in rabbits, emphasizing comfort and efficiency.
Findings suggest that hutch material and feeder placement are critical for optimizing rabbit farming operations.

Agbonghae et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Observational analysis revealed improved welfare in rabbits with metal hutches and suspended feeders, highlighting benefits for productivity.