Thinking of getting into raising your own meat rabbits? Home raised meat is wonderful and rabbits fit well into yards that would be too small or too close to neighbors for other meat animals. What do you need to consider before getting started with meat rabbits? Will raising meat rabbits be worth it to you…
Getting started with meat rabbits? Wonderful choice! Rabbits are backyard superstars that are rising in popularity since they are quiet, only need a small amount of space and are family friendly. Here’s the things you’ll need to get started! To raise rabbits for meat, you need appropriately sized cages (based on the size of the…
Thinking about raising your own meat rabbits? There is a ton of information available, which can be helpful or confusing! As a beginner looking to raise rabbits for meat, which breed of rabbits should you choose? The most popular breeds of rabbits to raise for meat are New Zealand, Californian and Satin. Less common meat…
Considering getting into meat rabbits to feed your family? Great choice! You’ll be surprised at how much meat you can raise in your yard! Now the big question: how many rabbits will you need? A family of four will need 6 breeding does (adult female rabbits) that raise 48 kits each per year to eat…
Thinking of getting a pair of meat rabbits? They would be a great way to start building your skills and providing for your family! Here’s the big question that’s on everyone’s mind: how much meat can you expect a pair of rabbits to produce in a year? A pair of meat rabbits will produce 224…
Rabbits are becoming more popular with people wanting to be more self sufficient or anyone who wants some home raised, great tasting meat! Now that you are thinking about raising some of your own meat rabbits, you’ll need to know how long it will take to go from birth to processing. Meat rabbits are raised…
Why is it that the cost of rabbit meat is high compared to other meat? Rabbits are common, pretty easy to raise and don’t need expensive facilities to be raised in. Shouldn’t that make rabbit cheaper than other meats? Rabbit meat is expensive because fryers are not able to be effectively fed in large groups,…