Destinygsd:
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That's nice can I have your contact.. or better still here's mine 08138778570

🤣🤣 After saving your contact, I realised that I already had your contact before self😅
My name is Philemon.
We chatted few times on WhatsApp

Destinygsd:
Nice thread op.. Am also a rabb:it farmer from abuja how about you.(your farm location)

Thank You so much.
I'm also residing in Abuja . . .

sheggsliveth:



Their poo will give you problem cos the holes in the net is too small for their poo to penetrate..you could check mine in the pic below.

Yes you're right. I'm currently experiencing that difficulty now. I won't make the same mistake in the next cage I'll construct. Thank You

More pictures . . .

There are so many breeds of Rabbit found in Nigeria. Some of which include The New Zealands white or Black, Chinchillas, Californians, Dutch, Rex, Palominos & Hyla, etc.
You might wonder. Why the Palomino??

I got 2 Palomino does (female rabbits) because I was immediately attracted to its coat. It has a Golden brown or lynx coat that is extremely soft to touch & standout amongst other breeds. They are medium to large sized rabbits & they are good producers. And so, I picked them & I wondered what breed I'd get as my male rabbit.
Originally, I was interested in getting a new Zealand white Male that'll serve my females but after searching for a while & due to a little impatience on my part I luckily stumbled upon, or should i say i was introduced to the "Hyla" breed.
Many people find it difficult to differentiate between Hyla & New Zealand White rabbits. This is due to a lot of striking similarities between the two. But in reality, there are also a lot of difference such as;
1.The Hyla is bigger in size than New Zealands.
2. The Hyla has a bigger head shape & ears than New Zealands.
3. The Hyla was bread to mature faster and reach table size at a very early age, as early as 2 - 3 months. And as such, they're considered Broiler rabbits.
4. The Hyla may have dark makings on its nose & ears.

After reading about the Hyla rabbits & learning more about it's Characteristics & genetics, I decided I'd purchase 1 as a male. And so, I got a Hyla grower.
I intend on crossing Him with my females when they are Old & matured enough.
Many rabbit farmers are located far away from the area I live in, and so, I am going to be part of the very first amongst the few farmers that exists in this part of Abuja.
Join me as we monitor the growth of my rabbits & the growth of my farm. And when they're old enough to start reproducing, I look forward to getting customers that'll get rabbit from me, on this platform...
I will be updating this thread weekly. Every Mondays...

ShinjaWWest:
Remember when I use to rear rabbit...

I bought mine for 600 naira for two ....

600 naira?!!!!!

Wow!
What year was this?

Foodqueen:


Ok. That's a good deal

Yes
Are you a rabbit breeder yourself?
Or do you perhaps own rabbits?

Foodqueen:
How much did you get them

They were priced at #7,000 each. As weaners.

More pictures...
Breakfast was Tridax & their formulated feed

Both rabbits are exactly 1 month 2 weeks & 3 days old.
Their dad is a Purebred Newzealand White & Their mum is a Purebred Palomino. That's a really nice combination as they grow to be quite big, since they have both the Newzealand & Palomino in their genes.

Considering the fact that I am unable to sleep, I thought I'd just update this thread.
So, I had a very long day. Yesterday 05/03. I decided to go and meet a farmer to purchase rabbits. I noticed that it was actually easy to get in contact with Rabbit farmers but getting them to sale it to you seems difficult. I stand to be corrected. This is due to the fact that I contacted almost 10 different rabbit farmers but their response was slow, their enthusiasm to sell rabbits seemed non-existent & at a point, it felt like I was even begging them to sell rabbits to me. On Top My Own Money Oooh!
Long story short, I was disappointed with how some of the farmers handled their business. Such behaviours in the long run can negatively affect the progress/growth of their farms.
Luckily, I got in contact with a young farmer. His name is Emmanuel. He was patient & kind & willing to help me purchase quality rabbits 🐰 he advised me & we basically just communicated throughout via WhatsApp & of all the farmers I got in contact with, he is the only one I can confidently claim to be a real business minded fellow & due to his kindness, I pray His rabbit farm grows bigger, in Jesus Name. Amen!..

Locating Emmanuel was a very difficult thing to do, as I lived very far away from him & waybilling wasn't an option. It was way too expensive. It cost me just #2000 to travel to get my rabbits, meanwhile waybilling from the same location, even a bit closer cost #10,000 that was just soo funny to me so I had to travel & get it in person.
When I got there I was greeted with beautiful rabbits of different breeds such as New Zealands, Pamolinos, Dutch, Chinchillas etc and they were all really larger than usual. I was amazed. And their babies (kits) looked soo cute. I wanted to take them all. I apologise. It didn't come to my mind to take pictures of his farm while I was there.
So, I decided to get 2 female Palominos from him that were very beautiful & are from good breeding stocks, and I plan on getting my Male from a different breeder.
Emmanuel had told me when he first got his Palomino doe, she littered 10kits at once of which they survived. That was really amazing.
After paying for my rabbits I brought them home & they were really stressed & tired due to the long journey, so, I mixed half a spoon of glucose in about ½ litre of water & I gave it to them. And I gave them the feed I purchased from their former home & added Yam peels with it. They didn't eat it immediately but they're gradually getting used to the environment & will Come around with time.

Better pictures will be uploaded soon

Foodqueen:
Following bumper to bumper.

Ahnie, abeg bring those chairs come.

Please I'm interested in hearing or reading all your thoughts, suggestions, advice, Criticisms & observations ....

Constructing the cage wasn't as easy or as cheap as I thought it would be This is due to how expensive Building materials cost. It even baffles me how people still build houses in this economy
A list of the things I bought & their price list.
2x2=#500 each
2x3=#1000 each
2x4=#1200 each
Wire mesh=#1500 per yard. Bought approx 10 yards.
Chicken wire=#700 per yard. Bought 5 yards.
Nails=#700 per pound. Bought 2½ pounds
Medium Hinges=#300 each. Bought 2.
Locks for padlock=#300 each. Bought 2.
2feet by 2feet Aluminium sheet=#600 each. Bought 5
New Zinc=#3000 each. Bought 2

As I said earlier on, I budgeted just 25 thousand Naira to construct a cage of this decent size, but with the present situation of the country, constructing this cage cost over #50,000
The carpenter's workmanship is #7,000

To begin in my journey, it was imperative that I made a lot of research & acquire much knowledge about rabbits, housing, feeding, breeding, diseases etc., That way, I can be prepared to handle & manage issues that arises as far as rabbits are concerned. And so, I read a lot of Rabbit books, articles, watched tons of YouTube videos & learnt a lot from the experiences rabbit farmers have in the course farming rabbits.

Having gained knowledge about rabbits, my next step was to start making a budget for everything & provide housing. And since I was just beginning I decided to start out with just 3 rabbits. 2 Females & 1 Male.
Apparently rabbit females are called "Does" while the males are called "Bucks"

When setting up my budget, I had budgeted 25 thousand Naira for the construction of my rabbit hutch. And I consulted with a carpenter to that effect.
But then Nigeria happened
On the 28th of February, the carpenter & I decided to go to the market to purchase the materials that would be used to construct my rabbit hutch. I initially sketched a diagram of how I wanted my hutch to be & so, I wanted a precise look with precise dimensions.
For the [b][/b]width: 4 feet. [b][/b]Height: 3 feet. [b][/b]Length: 6 feet.
I wanted a cage that gave each rabbits enough space to move around & could comfortably house 3 rabbits.
So, the 6 feet length is designed to be divided into 3, giving each rabbit 2 feet space & when calculated with with the width each rabbit will have 16square feet of space.
The 1st image is my sketch. The second is the carpenter working on making my sketch a reality

For many years now, I've desired owning rabbits as pets & even breeding them for the purpose of meat. Time & other circumstances hindered me from making that dream a reality. So, daily life (aka reality.com ) took my mind off rabbit farming. Not until recently. I saw a video of a rabbit farm & that quickly reignited my desire to own & breed rabbits
Though Rabbit farming isn't exactly new, it is relatively uncommon in this part of the world. So, by the Grace of God, I intend on documenting my journey as I begin & grow my rabbit farm.

Kcitytv:
Jos is a city in the north central region of Nigeria. The city has a population of about 900,000 residents based on the 2006 census. Popularly called "J-Town", it is the administrative capital and largest city of Plateau State

Some notable places to visit are

Jos Museum Complex ·Wase Rock . Rayfield Holiday Resort · 4. Riyom Rock Formation . Kurra Falls . Solomon Lar Amusement Park · Jos wildlife park


Tourism is very lucrative in other part of the world and some countries in Africa . Jos is blessed with lot of beautiful places/tourist locations




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1lAclCfQAs



Full video of all the animals I saw in Jos Nigeria


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywHVb9YOSow

Met some foreign visitors from Chad in Jos wildlife park

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gW0lhfLaXM

I visited the zoo few years back and I was even privileged to pet the Elephant. It actually loves ice cream very much

Origin:
I have not been able to connect to MTN 4G for weeks. Only the 3G and 2G is available and is very slow within Lagos.

The Big Worry: Is MTN trying to force customers to upgrade to 5G by offering a slower data network?

Can anyone confirm if they can connect to MTN 4G and please state your location.

MTN seems good where I stay, in Abuja. And I'm able to utilise 4G connectivity without any issue. I'm yet to see 5G network sha

I just went through your thread & honestly it is really interesting & captivating. Please keep us updated on Teddy's growth & life
I also plan on buying a Caucasian pup within next year by God's Grace. 2 male Pups actually. So I can start my own pack Then when they get to a certain age I'll get a female... When I do that I'll open a YouTube channel for them...

Keep up the good work sir

Abusk:
pls what do you guys feed your cats mine eats meat and fish but refuse other food

Well, as at the time I still had a Cat, I noticed she wasn't really a picky eater, Even though she tend to gulp down certain foods faster than others. But still, she'll eat anything from rice to boiled yam with stew, noodles, beans, semo etc. She'll eat anything. But I always try to supplement her protein needs because cats are carnivorous animals that thrive on a meat based diet. So it is important you're fully aware of that fact and don't try to avoid it.

Thunssho:
Male Eskimo Still Available For New Home

Wow
They're Beautiful...

gudvibz:
Ok so here's my problem, my feline had her kittens abt 3weeks ago (5 of them) it's her first and am finding it hard to leg go as I don't have any where to put them , can't throw th hem away but I don't have space. And they're so adorable. What do I do?

Letting go of young felines can be really really hard, most especially when it's your first set of kittens... well, you can try asking around your neighbourhood to find someone who'll be interested in owning a kitten & taking good care of them. You can also post pictures of them here on Nairaland and invite anyone that shows interest, so they can take the kittens & raise them as their own.

Iamolukorede:


Okay thanks, your review on the Ao3s tickles my fancy a bit seems unusual.

I taught of A12 or 13 too but I will figure it out soon because I won't want to go beyond my budgeted amount, however I can also add the Ao3s to my review list.

Okay sir...

MASTAkiLLAh:
the S9 has a very solid build quality I like but I think Samsung has stopped all updates for that phone, your best bet will be the S10 but at almost double the price.

Op: I saw the A03 yesterday for 69k and it surprisingly has a better build quality than higher spec phones like the A22 and A23. It looks like really solid, I like it. Keep us updated on your experiences though

The Galaxy A03 is different from the Galaxy A03s & it is also different than the Galaxy A03core.

Even though the first & last devices are supposed to be the lower version of the A03s, the Galaxy A03 surprisingly has the better processor & better Camera amongst the 3 devices.
Though the A03s offers more on the table like the Type C charging port, side mounted fingerprint, a macro camera & to me, better design & general look & feel. But all these are absent on the A03 & A03core...

Iamolukorede:
Nice read ..

I have been skeptical, jus a little bit at buying a Samsung mobile..

Okay the this is this, I have a budget of 80-85k for a Samsung Mobile. I taught of the s9 or the A12 ..

Your detailing about the Ao3s sound like a hype can you post the photo here and what other Samsung product can I get for that price ?..

I tried uploading some pictures but it isn't working out.
And if you feel my review of the A03s is a hype then you can ask any other user of the same phone. I'm certain they'll have mostly positive things to say about the device
You can also watch YouTube videos to guide your buying decision & get a device that best suits you.

As for other Samsung phones within that price range, I'd say the older Galaxy A12 it comes with a way better camera & figuration & also more storage options. Also we have the Galaxy a02s, and the newly launched Galaxy A13. Its more expensive than the rest sha

Months ago, I remember opening a thread on this platform, seeking for advice on if I should buy the tecno spark go 2021 or the Samsung A02 & almost all the advice I got pointed me towards getting the Tecno spark go & I was given reasons why I shouldn't even thing of buying the Samsung A02.
So, I made further research & then i found the Samsung galaxy A03s it was above my budget but I really wanted to buy it cuz it fit all I needed in a smartphone & I wanted to experience the pride in being recognised as a Samsung User.
I bought the phone (3GB variant) price being btw 69 to 75 thousand Naira, depending on memory option.
My first Month of using the Samsung a03s was surprisingly wonderful. Performing day to day tasks was a breeze I rarely experienced any lags & even on few occasions that I did, it didn't last longer than 1.5 to 2 seconds. I know some may say it's because I'm not a heavy gamer but even with light gaming, such as PUBG lite, Angry Birds 2 & even Asphalt 9, the Galaxy A03s really did well & I enjoyed its smooth performance. From my own experience, Multi tasking btw social media apps doesn't even put any form of strain on the A03s processor, even while they're still running in the background. Though the A03s gets alittle bit warm when used for long, it doesn't in anyway affect its performance.
Moving to the battery life of the phone. The 5000mah battery really held its own. I was able to get a full day battery life on the phone with about 18% left to spare & i usually have a 12 to 13 hour screen on time, Average being 9 hours sometimes.
As for the Camera, I discovered it didn't do too well taking pictures in dark places & they were really low quality but that all changed if those pictures were taken in a well lit environment. The pictures turned out to be really really great & I even tried comparing picture quality btw the A03s & an Iphone X & it really really did well, way beyond my expectations. But it is important to note that the iPhone X took better low light shots. To make up for that, I guess Samsung Further added a pro mode which allows you to really tweak the camera & make images appear even more realistic & as vibrant as you want. So I've been able to take Amazing pictures with the device under good lighting. This applies to both the front & back Camera.
And finally, as for the Software update so far, I've only already received the April Security update & Samsung has promised that the A03s will receive the android 12, plus OneUI 4.1 update by June or July. So fingers crossed they'll hopefully keep to their word.

In conclusion, will I recommend the Samsung galaxy A03s to anyone with a budget of 69 to 80 thousand Naira, to buy? My answer is yes. Cuz it's a really good value for the money. And with that, you'll enjoy full Customisation experience on the phone, good battery life, smooth lag free experience (depending on the the kind of user) and a decent photography experience...

Governor147:

So she’s a mixture of what breeds?

Well, she looks like a combination of a German Shepherd crossed with a Caucasian Shepherd. Even if the cross btw these two breeds weren't from her direct parents, it may have been from her Grandparents or Great grandparents.
But all the same, your pup is really beautiful �

Wildlifecalling:

Thank you for the compliment
And for the follow too. I'd love to see your cat if possible

I'm having a problem uploading pictures buh I'll keep on trying.

[quote author=Wildlifecalling post=107638005]So, Garfield started scratching literally everything, from my feet, the furniture, and even my TV
I decided to clip his claws today and it was a struggle as you might imagine... Long story short, 40 minutes after I started he's tired and so am I.
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Garfield is such a beautiful cat.
And this thread is wonderful. Cuz there are few of its kind dedicated to cats on Nairaland.
I've also been a cat owner & lover for years.

Following....

I experienced same.
I bought 100mb data with my last card to urgently reply some whatsapp & Facebook messages. I didn't even spend up to 10mins doing so b4 u know it, na so them send me message say data don finish. I didn't even view whatsapp or Facebook status & the messages were texts. Not voice notes. I then subed again so i can chat with their customer care agent. After waiting for almost 30mins just to get transferred to 1, the guys was telling me he can see high data usage from my phone. He even sent me a link to prove it. I explained things to him and my network was on 3G with restricted background apps sucking data. So noting could just engulf my data juz like dat. I checked my phone's data usage & it wasn't indicating any high data usage
The guy no gree oooh!
He told me bye bye Thankyou 4 using MTN.
I vexed that day ehnnn!
Now I sub 3gig every week. Meanwhile 1.5 gig could last me almost a week b4.
Not anymore.
Smh

scarycuteface:
Didtnt know this

You can Google it & see for yourself

Krystalzkris:
your comment has helped me more than Google. Thank you very much..
Also what do I do when I have to go out like maybe run some errands. What if I want to travel with her. How do I carry her around? Yunno, Nigerians and their fear for cats?

You're highly welcome

Whenever you want to go on errands, you simply just leave your kitten and attend to other important things. You can help your cat by leaving out a toy that can't be swallowed (so he/she won't choke) that way, your cat will be preoccupied in your absence. You really don't have to do much cuz cats are masters of entertaining theirselves.

Travelling with your cat isn't really a good idea. Cats are territorial animals and they always establish a territory wherever and around whereever they live. Travelling with your cat will be stressful on the cat because you are taking it to a completely new environment, away for his/her old environment where he/she has already established a territory of their own. So, if u must travel, just find a trusted caretaker who can go to your house to feed & give water to your cat. Though there are cats that won't really be stressed. Everycat is different. But it is easier to travel with a small kitten since they probably wouldn't have established a serious territory just yet.

Krystalzkris:
yeah. I read up that milk is bad for them. What do I do when they cry? What do I do when I'm going out? I'll need a litter box for now until I relocate cause she'll be indoor. I don't trust the people around me. So basically, I can feed her what I eat minus the things that Google listed. I have actually checked that out too. Heard they cry a lot at night. Is that true? But I read if you feed your cat and play with them exhausting their energy before nightfall they'd be too tired to disturb. I think I'll try the kulikuli thing then. She's just a newborn and the owner can't release her yet until next month end. So I want to be sure I'm not caught unawares. Soon I'll prepare for the litter box thing. Plastic or carton which do you suggest?
Thank you

Also. Do they eat pineapples? I've seen the fruits you listed that they don't eat. Rice? Beans? Garri et al? Yam? My friend had a cat and he didn't have trouble with feeding it. I checked the market for cat food. I can use it as treats sometimes too.

This feels exciting but I'm scared too

Lol
Getting a kitten might be overwhelming at first cuz there's a lot to do and a whole lot of things you shouldn't do.
As for the litter box I'll advice you use a plastic litter box cuz using cardboard box won't be so healthy or easy to manage. It'll quickly get soiled cuz of urine thereby making your house smell. When i got my cat at first i used a medium sized cylindrical cover with low sides as her litter box and i filled it with fine smooth sand ( those kinds you find by rivers) and she prefered that. So whenever she pees on that sand it simply forms like a clump and she burries her poo underneat it but remember i earlier said my cat has no need for a litter again cuz she never uses it. Except her kittens though (whenever she has any)

As for the noise part, i can't say for sure cuz just as humans every cat has individualistic personalities. Some will be loud while some will be quiet. Some will be strongly attached to humans while some will be independent. You get the whole idea.
If you eventually get a kitten who is a noise maker then whenever it is crying just ignore it. It'll grow out of that habit after it gets used to living with you. But if you always regularly pay attention to your kitten when it cries, then it'll take crying for getting your attention, which will be a bad behavior and it might not go so well with your neighbours.

Lastly, for the foods the eat.
I don't know if cats eat pineapple or if it is toxic to them. I've never tried giving that to my cat. My cat seems to do well and readily eat rice, beans, rice & beans (however way it is cooked), yam cut in small pieces buh I only feed her fried yam in very very very small quality. And noodles (indomie) buh I always top her indomie with 2-3 spoons of raw crayfish.
I don't frequently feed her noodles sha. Its just an occasional feeding...


I actually recently moved to another state so I'm not living with my cat anymore. She now lives with my extended family members. She really loves them and they love her too.
I would've brought her with me but pets aren't allowed where I stay. I'll soon relocate to a place where pets will be allowed and I'll start afresh with getting 2 new kittens. Or I'll get a female and when she gives birth, I'll keep 2 of her male kittens. It'll be somewhat of our own cat pride. I love lions but since i can't easily own one then I'll start a cat pride & just maintain 3 or 4 cats..........