The rabbit industry is growing in many countries in Africa today, hence feeding problems associated with poultry and pig farming are now being encountered by rabbit breeders who depend solely on pellets and concentrates for their animals. For backyard rabbit raising, which is widely practiced in most parts of Africa, feeding of green herbage is advantageous, since greens are available all year round in the coastal regions and low plains of the continent. If palatable greens are fed free choice, the amount of pelleted feed needed can be reduced by about 50 percent, with no adverse effects on performance (Cheek et al. 1987). Since most greens have a very high water content, large amounts have to be consumed to meet the nutritional requirements of the rabbit. Because they are noiseless, rabbits can be raised in garages and servants' quarters in urban centres without infringing on the peace of the neighbors. Very little space is usually needed. Cheek et al. ( 1987) described rabbit meat as a wholesome tasty product. Compared with most other meets, such as beef, chicken, lamb and pork it is high in protein and low in fat, cholesterol, and sodium. The meat is white, fine-grained, delicately flavored, nutritious, and appetizing (USDA 1963).