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 Pets › Re: A Look Into The Growth Of My Rabbit Farm... by Sijiade77(op): 11:26am On Mar 06, 2024 |
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. 2 Likes 1 Share
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| Pets › Re: A Look Into The Growth Of My Rabbit Farm... by Sijiade77(op): 1:32am On Mar 06, 2024 |
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. 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 4 Likes
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| Pets › Re: A Look Into The Growth Of My Rabbit Farm... by Sijiade77(op): 1:05am On Mar 06, 2024 |
| Pets › Re: A Look Into The Growth Of My Rabbit Farm... by Sijiade77(op): 6:50pm On Mar 04, 2024 |
Please I'm interested in hearing or reading all your thoughts, suggestions, advice, Criticisms & observations ....  2 Likes |
| Pets › Re: A Look Into The Growth Of My Rabbit Farm... by Sijiade77(op): 6:43pm On Mar 04, 2024 |
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 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Pets › Re: A Look Into The Growth Of My Rabbit Farm... by Sijiade77(op): 6:15pm On Mar 04, 2024*. Modified: 11:10pm On Mar 04, 2024 |
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 2 Likes
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| Pets › A Look Into The Growth Of My Rabbit Farm... by Sijiade77(op): 5:45pm On Mar 04, 2024*. Modified: 11:08am On Oct 11, 2024 |
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. Please 🙏🥹Kindly follow my Instagram account for more pictures & Videos of my progress. Since it's easier to upload Pictures and videos on that platform. Like and also share. https://www.instagram.com/rabbithavenn?igsh=MTIwMTh6a2ttajMxNg== I promise, you won't regret doing so🥹🙏 4 Likes
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| Travel › Re: Have You Seen A Nigerian Elephant?Nigeria Abandoned tourism potential by Sijiade77(m): 1:18am On Dec 24, 2022 |
Kcitytv:I visited the zoo few years back and I was even privileged to pet the Elephant. It actually loves ice cream very much |
| Phones › Re: Is MTN 4G Available In Your Area by Sijiade77(m): 2:27pm On Nov 02, 2022 |
Origin: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 |
| Pets › Re: Dairy Of My Caucasian Shepherd TEDDY by Sijiade77(m): 10:43am On Nov 01, 2022 |
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 |
| Pets › Re: Cats Cats Cats by Sijiade77(m): 7:42am On Jun 25, 2022 |
Abusk: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. |
| Pets › Re: Super Fluffy Eskimo Pups Available For Rehoming by Sijiade77(m): 5:19pm On Jun 03, 2022 |
| Pets › Re: Cats Cats Cats by Sijiade77(m): 11:57am On Jun 03, 2022 |
gudvibz: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. 2 Likes |
| Phones › Re: My Experience Using The Samsung Galaxy A03s by Sijiade77(op): 7:41pm On May 03, 2022 |
Iamolukorede:Okay sir... |
| Phones › Re: My Experience Using The Samsung Galaxy A03s by Sijiade77(op): 5:58pm On May 03, 2022 |
MASTAkiLLAh: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... 1 Like |
| Phones › Re: My Experience Using The Samsung Galaxy A03s by Sijiade77(op): 5:51pm On May 03, 2022 |
Iamolukorede: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 |
| Phones › My Experience Using The Samsung Galaxy A03s by Sijiade77(op): 8:15am On May 03, 2022 |
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... |
| Pets › Re: Is My Caucasian Shepherd Purebred? by Sijiade77(m): 6:57pm On May 02, 2022 |
Governor147: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 � |
| Pets › Re: Garfield's Diary by Sijiade77(m): 8:05am On Nov 16, 2021 |
Wildlifecalling:I'm having a problem uploading pictures buh I'll keep on trying. |
| Pets › Re: Garfield's Diary by Sijiade77(m): 2:14pm On Nov 15, 2021 |
[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. ༎ຶ‿༎ຶ [/quote ] 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.... |
| Phones › Re: 'MTN Now Drinking Data With Straw' by Sijiade77(m): 9:46am On Nov 09, 2021 |
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 1 Like |
| Phones › Re: Should I Buy The Samsung A02 Or Tecno Spark Go 2020 by Sijiade77(op): 3:38pm On Aug 29, 2021 |
scarycuteface:You can Google it & see for yourself |
| Pets › Re: Cats Cats Cats by Sijiade77(m): 12:22pm On Aug 27, 2021 |
Krystalzkris: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. |
| Pets › Re: Cats Cats Cats by Sijiade77(m): 10:22am On Aug 27, 2021 |
Krystalzkris: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.......... 1 Like |
| Pets › Re: Cats Cats Cats by Sijiade77(m): 12:08am On Aug 27, 2021 |
Krystalzkris: No b marriage vow oooooh!Na commitment Well, in regards to feeding your kitten, I advice you Google list of foods that are toxic to cats. Some of which are onions, garlic, chocolate, apple seeds, grapes and others. Juz Google it sha they are plenty. As for me, now that my cat is grown i usually just feed her whatever i eat but I'm mindful to select out onions or garlic when I feed human food to her. A lot of people may regard feeding human food to cats as being wrong but let's face it, cat foods are expensive so feeding cats on strictly ready made processed cat food may prove to be difficult. And also, my cat has never for once fallen sick with her feeding routine. Once in a while, I buy fish for her alone to eat. I must confess that when i first got her as a kitten, transitioning her from her previous diet in her former home to a different diet in my own home, made her have diarrhea for about a week or so. But after that she has been as healthy and strong as a tigress that she is. Honestly, i dont even have any need for litter boxes in my house, cuz she never uses them. She always does her business outside. At a spot which I'm aware of in case I need to monitor her stool. It usually looks firm and okay sha. Oooooh! I almost forgot. Take it easy with the amount of milk you give to your kitten. Tom & Jerry made us believe that cats really love milk (no doubt, a lot do) but too much milk can give a kitten diarrhea. Milk has a chemical called Lactose. And alot of cats aren't tolerant of it so it can be dangerous to a young kitten. That is why it is adviced you don't feed you kitten cow milk. Though, that isn't to say there aren't cats who will suffer if they take cow milk. In fact those set of cats do very well on it and seem to enjoy it. But just to be on the safe side feed your kitten milk in moderation then watch out for watery stool. If you notice any form of diarrhea then immediately discontinue feeding milk to your kitten buh if you don't, still feed it in moderation. It may be weird but my cat doesn't really care about milk. It doesn't really catches her fancy. But one thing she absolutely completely love 100% is kuli-kuli. Weird right?! If you want my cat to be your best best friend, then just give her kuli-kuli. She goes nuts whenever she sees it. |
| Pets › Re: Cats Cats Cats by Sijiade77(m): 8:52pm On Aug 26, 2021 |
Krystalzkris:Okay. First off, you have to be mentally prepared. Cat are just like children, they're a responsibility which you must take care of. I'm assuming you just got a kitten. So i ask this question. Are you ready to properly feed and look into the well being of your kitten even till adulthood? Are you ready for occasional loud meowing & yowling just to get your attention or even during heat periods? Are you ready for a huge amount of energy bursts & rough play and scratches & bites, mostly as a kitten? Are you ready to deal with the fact that your cat will occasionally bring you gifts in the form of live or dead animals (if you allow it roam outdoors) Are you ready to be patient if your cat makes accident around the house {poo or pee} and also take time to properly litter train your kitten? Are you ready to vaccinate and take good care of your kitten (health wise) even till adulthood? And the most important of all Are you ready to love your kitten unconditionally in good and also in bad times, for better for worse untill death seperates you? I know they are so so many questions but if you can't fully be in support and properly answer those questions then there's no point in you even sharing your living space with a cat. Kittens really outgrow kittenhood very fast. In just some months it'll be grown up and it may not be as cute as it was as a kitten. I'm not an expert or a pro in raising cats, as a matter of fact I'm still learning more with each day i spend with my cat. And I'm open to learning more from other experienced cat owners. I've lived with my cat Taila for about 3 years now. She has been a bundle of joy to me. We've had a lot of experiences that is somewhat funny and memorable. 3 Likes |
| Phones › Re: Should I Buy The Samsung A02 Or Tecno Spark Go 2020 by Sijiade77(op): 9:34pm On Aug 23, 2021 |
uniqueuser:I'll look it up |
| Phones › Re: Should I Buy The Samsung A02 Or Tecno Spark Go 2020 by Sijiade77(op): 9:26pm On Aug 23, 2021 |
sunshineV:I looked up the Xiaomi redmi 9c & I must say, I immediately fell in love with the specs & its MUI user interface. Its different from other OS I've seen so far. But its more expensive. The cheapest price I saw on jumia was 61k. My budget is not more than 50k but if I do get more, I'll absolutley go for the redmi 9c without hesitation. |
| Phones › Re: Should I Buy The Samsung A02 Or Tecno Spark Go 2020 by Sijiade77(op): 12:54pm On Aug 23, 2021 |
harryodilli19:I agree. But in terms of Specs, they're both identical with very little body changes. Another change is the android version. I can't confirm it though cuz some places say the spark go 2021comes with android 11 (go edition) out of the box. While some says it still comes with the same android 10 (go edition) out of the box. Its even confusing. Tecno is just remaking the same phone and branding it with different names. |
| Phones › Re: Should I Buy The Samsung A02 Or Tecno Spark Go 2020 by Sijiade77(op): 12:48pm On Aug 23, 2021 |
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| Phones › Re: Should I Buy The Samsung A02 Or Tecno Spark Go 2020 by Sijiade77(op): 12:47pm On Aug 23, 2021 |
uniqueuser:Yeah. But the network connection put me off. (Just 2G & 3G) |
| Phones › Re: Should I Buy The Samsung A02 Or Tecno Spark Go 2020 by Sijiade77(op): 11:47pm On Aug 22, 2021 |
paltielx:I also considered the Nokia 1.4 but it has a lower battery than both the spark go & samsung a02 and the camera quality is also considerably lower. 13mp+ 2mp for both phones & just 8mp+2mp for the Nokia. Buh that's on paper though. I don't know if it'll reflect on real life usage. |
