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20 January 2006
Rabbits, rabbits everywhere!
Anyone who has kept rabbits as pets will know they breed rapidly. While this might not be appreciated by New Zealand farmers, Grace from Malawi is overjoyed with it.
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Grace’s rabbits are the secret to her success
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Grace received her first two rabbits from Chata Area Development Programme (ADP), after being trained in rabbit care. Unfortunately the rabbits succumbed to disease and died within two weeks. Not one to give up quickly, Grace exchanged two chickens for another rabbit so she could start over. She hired a male rabbit and they began to multiply.
Now, her family eats rabbit meat once a fortnight as a source of protein. Grace also sells some of the bunnies and has used her profits to set up a two-and-a-half acre vegetable garden, making use of more training she received through Chata ADP. The rabbits provide manure for the garden, saving her from having to purchase as many chemical fertilisers. Her income from selling rabbits and vegetables has also allowed her to build a more substantial home for her family.
“Rabbits are the source of everything I have,” says Grace. “My life revolves around taking care of rabbits and vegetables in the field.”
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