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[yinepu]

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lol.. sounds like quail.. stuff with cream cheese and a slice of jalapeno pepper.. wrap with bacon.. add a seasoning rub (we like "Road Kill") and toss on the grill

 

[Kilsharion]

whatever size you want them..just like for chickens

you can butcher for fryers (a few months old) . or stewing rabbits (old worn out breeders).. breeds like flemish giant take longer to reach a good meat to bone ratio... so that's why they usually go with young new zealands or california bunnies for fryers

We had an unexpectedly young butchering - he was only about 8 weeks old. So, he was a small fella; but, had quite a lot of meat on him, surprisingly.

 

[showbarnmom]

if i wanted to get into raising some rabbits, what are some breeds to look into. i know about the flemish giants, my gramps use to raise them when i was a lil-guy. but aside from that i have no clue really...just curious as to what some of the other "production" style rabbits are. Would like to get a pair and as the breed grow out the kits(is that what they are called?) for meat.

And also, what are the first steps in starting this process? any info is appreciated!

I second everything Yin has said. Raised rabbits for 40 years. Feel free to email/pm me with questions. I also have some older Californians that are being retired from showing that will make good meat producers if/when your interested in starting up.

 

[Kilsharion]

It's a little surreal to have three departments arguing over who gets to have my attention....all while I'm sitting here browsing BYC.....just sayin'

 

[StelleKitten]

It's a little surreal to have three departments arguing over who gets to have my attention....all while I'm sitting here browsing BYC.....just sayin'

Lol. Since I work at home I get that three departments thing a lot. The cats, the chickens and my husband. All of them want my attention when I log onto BYC.

 

[jnntefend]

I'll keep that in mind when they start laying!

Please, do!

 

[jnntefend]

if i wanted to get into raising some rabbits, what are some breeds to look into. i know about the flemish giants, my gramps use to raise them when i was a lil-guy. but aside from that i have no clue really...just curious as to what some of the other "production" style rabbits are. Would like to get a pair and as the breed grow out the kits(is that what they are called?) for meat.

And also, what are the first steps in starting this process? any info is appreciated!

We raise rabbits, and would be glad to offer any help. If you are looking for meat, don't go so much with Flemish Giants as with something like a satin or rex (technically coat types rather than actual breeds, but these coat types tend to be a good balance). Smaller bones and easier to manage, IMO. We have a Rex trio and a Tan pair at home, and we get alot of mileage from that.

Rabbits practically raise themselves. You'll need four or five cages and setups to get started, or, at minimum, two cages and some sort of brooding/baby holding area. Start with a male and two females and go from there. I'd be happy to tell you about my experiences along the way, if it helps.

 

[jnntefend]

here is the most recent shot i have of the roo...the hen always runs away when she sees the camera...camera shy i guess

Now, he has no business being camera shy...

 

[Kilsharion]

Lol. Since I work at home I get that three departments thing a lot. The cats, the chickens and my husband. All of them want my attention when I log onto BYC.

Too cute.

 

[StelleKitten]

Quick question. Do any of you know why my chickens eggs would come out with that inner membrane darn near impossible to break? Her shells are nice and thick but that dang membrane just under her shell seems to be made of carbon fiber cloth. It just doesn't want to tear. I struggle with them because the shell breaks fine but then I have to fight to break that dang membrane, which makes all sorts of little shell pieces break off into the eggs.