Anyone raise Chickens for eggs AND meat on 2 acres or less?

[Loc20chick]

Thanks to this thread, I'm now getting at least 3 rabbits

this month which I will breed for meat. My hubby thinks I'm going way over my head but is okay with the rabbits for now so long as I don't add anymore chickens and hold off on ducks.

 

[ChocolateMouse]

Rabbits are pretty much the best livestock ever... And if you've ever processed a chicken, you'll drool over how easy it is to make rabbits go from live to meat!

 

[Loc20chick]

Rabbits are pretty much the best livestock ever... And if you've ever processed a chicken, you'll drool over how easy it is to make rabbits go from live to meat!

Last time I processed a rabbit I was between 11 and 14yrs old and only two times I think. I process chicken easily, don't know how the rabbits will go but I will get to that when its time. I'll be here for advice and direction as time goes by I'm sure.

 

[LindaB220]

Your just over 2 acres is plenty. I have less than 2 acres and I have 115 Chickens, 19 Geese, 19 BR Turkeys, 7 Rabbits, 120 Muscovy Ducks (6 duckling) , 9 Guineas, 9 Peafowl, 8 sheep (7 baby lamb) and 1 Goat and it's a perfect set. I don't have to walk far to get from point A to point B.

I have an incredible amount of respect for you, kuntrygirl. And don't you work full time?

 

[Coralietg]

Thanks to this thread, I'm now getting at least 3 rabbits

this month which I will breed for meat. My hubby thinks I'm going way over my head but is okay with the rabbits for now so long as I don't add anymore chickens and hold off on ducks.

I've honestly never eaten rabbit, and we only ever had them for pets as a kid. I don't know if I could take that step with raising them and eating them. It definitely sounds like an awesome meat to have though!

 

[AmericanMom]

Thanks to this thread, I'm now getting at least 3 rabbits

this month which I will breed for meat. My hubby thinks I'm going way over my head but is okay with the rabbits for now so long as I don't add anymore chickens and hold off on ducks.

LOL, It is fun, just remember that saying..."Multiply like rabbits".... It is true!! The females can get prego immediately after giving birth!!

 

[AmericanMom]

Rabbits are pretty much the best livestock ever... And if you've ever processed a chicken, you'll drool over how easy it is to make rabbits go from live to meat!

100% agree.. Got one in th fridge now ready to go in the oven

 

[ChocolateMouse]

I've honestly never eaten rabbit, and we only ever had them for pets as a kid. I don't know if I could take that step with raising them and eating them. It definitely sounds like an awesome meat to have though!

You're missing out! Hassenfeifer, shredded cajun fried rabbit, rabbits slow cooked in apple juice, rabbit fried in thai BBQ sauce, rabbit roasted with basil and garlic, rabbit baked wrapped in bacon....

Mmmm!

 

[AmericanMom]

You're missing out! Hassenfeifer, shredded cajun fried rabbit, rabbits slow cooked in apple juice, rabbit fried in thai BBQ sauce, rabbit roasted with basil and garlic, rabbit baked wrapped in bacon....

Mmmm!

That's how I cooked it tonight... DH swears it almost taste like my thanksgiving Turkey which I also wrap in bacon lol..

 

[Coralietg]

You're missing out! Hassenfeifer, shredded cajun fried rabbit, rabbits slow cooked in apple juice, rabbit fried in thai BBQ sauce, rabbit roasted with basil and garlic, rabbit baked wrapped in bacon....

Mmmm!

I would eat it, definitely! I just don't think I could raise it myself and eat it. Rabbits are so ingrained in my mind as being kept as pets.