Gardening for Old Folks (Adaptative)

[chickmom3941]

It depends a lot on supply and demand. How many breeders there are of popular breeds, and the quality of your rabbits play a factor as well as reputation. More likely to get better prices in big cities. Pet stores have really promoted high prices on a lot of animals. Look at Craigslist in your area and see what is around and what they are going for. I hope to grow a lot of greens for my rabbits to cut feed costs and give them fresh foods this summer.

Lol, when I mentioned rabbit breeding to Hubs, he was less than enthusiastic. I don't think he wants a lot more animals to deal with right now. Does anyone here know anything about growing mushrooms for profit? I bought a book on it a few years ago, but got a little discouraged cause it sounded kind of hard to do. I'm still interested though, as I heard some people have made around $30,000. a year growing mushrooms. I would love to get into something like that, where Hubs and I could make some extra money working at home like that.

 

[chickadoodles]

Cap rabbits do eat a lot. We also fed them grass or hay and BOSS to put the weight on them quickly. They were ready between 4-5 months. But we only raised a small number at a time.
Rabbit taste just like chicken.

 

[N F C]

Cap rabbits do eat a lot. We also fed them grass or hay and BOSS to put the weight on them quickly. They were ready between 4-5 months. But we only raised a small number at a time.
Rabbit taste just like chicken.

Pretty much! We found they were a bit leaner and it worked best for us to use them for things like stews or dishes that were sautéed. And if you wait until they're older, they can be tough (like most meats I guess).

 

[chickadoodles]

Pretty much! We found they were a bit leaner and it worked best for us to use them for things like stews or dishes that were sautéed. And if you wait until they're older, they can be tough (like most meats I guess).

Yes they can get tough unless you brine them over night first. Then they are so tender and juicy! It will make your mouth water!

 

[chickadoodles]

I just planted some tomato seeds to start with the few seeds I planted the other day.

I'm expecting my seeds from Fedco today or tomorrow.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Picking grass for my rabbits was a never ending task I'm not looking forward to again. Giving them hay and pellets is easier. How many do you have now?

Um, i am thinking 15 or so...

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Um, i am thinking 15 or so...

Wow, you must have lots of cages/hutches. I have my hands full with 8. Was suppose to be 4.

 

[N F C]

I just planted some tomato seeds to start with the few seeds I planted the other day.

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I'm expecting my seeds from Fedco today or tomorrow.

Oh man, you got to play in the dirt! Lucky girl

 

[chickadoodles]

Oh man, you got to play in the dirt! Lucky girl

Just a little bit. But it sure felt good.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Lol, when I mentioned rabbit breeding to Hubs, he was less than enthusiastic. I don't think he wants a lot more animals to deal with right now. Does anyone here know anything about growing mushrooms for profit? I bought a book on it a few years ago, but got a little discouraged cause it sounded kind of hard to do. I'm still interested though, as I heard some people have made around $30,000. a year growing mushrooms. I would love to get into something like that, where Hubs and I could make some extra money working at home like that.

I hear you keep them in the dark and feed them rabbit manure! You lay a mushroom on the soil and tap it so the spores fall out. But have not done it myself. Maybe google it...