. Biggle pet book ; a collection of information for old and young whose natural instincts teach them to be kind to all living creatures. Pets. Chapter XIII. RABBITS. The important points for success with rabbits are cleanliness, dryness, plenty of fresh air without draughts, as even a tempera- ture as can be given, and careful feeding at regular times.—Tim. ^^^^^ Rabbits stand first in the affection mKBK^L of many young people. Their gentle- I^^M^^HJS ness, harmlessness and the cheapness ^^^^^^^^ of their food-supply make them particu- larly suital:)le for children, especially in towns and vil
. Biggle pet book ; a collection of information for old and young whose natural instincts teach them to be kind to all living creatures. Pets. Chapter XIII. RABBITS. The important points for success with rabbits are cleanliness, dryness, plenty of fresh air without draughts, as even a tempera- ture as can be given, and careful feeding at regular times.—Tim. ^^^^^ Rabbits stand first in the affection mKBK^L of many young people. Their gentle- I^^M^^HJS ness, harmlessness and the cheapness ^^^^^^^^ of their food-supply make them particu- larly suital:)le for children, especially in towns and villages. While domesticated, rabbits will show the instincts of their wild brothers if the chance is offered and they are allowed freedom at large ; yet they stand hutch and yard life, constant confinement, and a life where they never touch the ground, and thrive and multiply as well as in their natural haunts. Every boy or girl, man or woman, farmer or mechanic, can turn a good many profitable dollars over yearly by keeping a few rab- bits, either for market, pets, or exhibition. Rabbits are remarkably prolific. They breed when from four to six months old, producing six to ten litters a year, and from five to twelve little ones in a litter. It is well to destroy all over six. The breeder. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Biggle, Jacob. Philadelphia, W. Atkinson
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