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Contents Table Rabbit Farming Business Plan 1
Contents Table Rabbit Farming Business Plan 1
Table of Contents
Executive Plan ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Mission, Objectives and Keys to success ...................................................................................................... 5
Mission ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Vision......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Core Values ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Objectives ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Keys to Success ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Company Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Ownership ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Company Structure ................................................................................................................................. 10
Operational Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 12
Housing ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Recommended Cage Sizes .................................................................................................................. 12
Types of housing ................................................................................................................................. 13
Ventilation and temperature .............................................................................................................. 16
Equipment ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Nest boxes........................................................................................................................................... 17
Feed dishes ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Water systems .................................................................................................................................... 17
Special cages ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Rabbit Breeds .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Selecting breeding stock ......................................................................................................................... 20
Breeding .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Principles of Breeding ......................................................................................................................... 22
Pregnancy............................................................................................................................................ 23
Kindling .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Weaning .................................................................................................................................................. 26
Health And Diseases ............................................................................................................................... 27
Parasites .............................................................................................................................................. 27
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Health Checks...................................................................................................................................... 29
Administration of medicines ............................................................................................................... 30
Sanitation ............................................................................................................................................ 31
Identification ....................................................................................................................................... 32
Disease prevention ............................................................................................................................. 33
Sex recognition........................................................................................................................................ 34
Feeding and Nutrition ............................................................................................................................. 34
Food Nutrients .................................................................................................................................... 35
Classes of Feed ................................................................................................................................... 37
Operational Strategy ................................................................................................................................... 41
Production Cycle ..................................................................................................................................... 41
Marketing Strategy ..................................................................................................................................... 43
Market Analysis........................................................................................................................................... 46
Demand ................................................................................................................................................... 46
Market Segmentation ............................................................................................................................. 46
Industry Analysis ......................................................................................................................................... 48
Competition and Buying Patterns ........................................................................................................... 53
SWOT Analysis............................................................................................................................................. 54
PEST analysis ............................................................................................................................................... 56
Financial statements ................................................................................................................................... 58
Start-up Costs.......................................................................................................................................... 58
Financing & Bank Loan Amortisation ...................................................................................................... 59
Pro Forma Income Statement ................................................................................................................. 60
Assumptions............................................................................................................................................ 61
Inputs Quantities and Costs .................................................................................................................... 62
Revenue And Expenses ........................................................................................................................... 64
Monthly Cash flow .................................................................................................................................. 65
Pro Forma Annual Cash Flow .................................................................................................................. 71
Pro Forma Balance Sheet ........................................................................................................................ 72
Break Even Analysis ................................................................................................................................ 73
Payback Period Analysis .......................................................................................................................... 74
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