HOMESTEAD RABBITS
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So, you want to raise meat rabbits… You’re in the right place – we’ll help you get started right!
Learn how to raise meat rabbits on your homestead, backyard, or farm.
Unfortunately, there’s tons of bad info out there about raising rabbits. Avoid the heartache and expense of beginners mistakes. Here at Homestead Rabbits, we’ll speed up your learning curve so you can hit the ground running armed with the knowledge you need to succeed.
Meat rabbits are the perfect “Backyard Livestock”. They provide sweet companionship, healthy meat for your table, rich manure for your garden, and warm pelts for clothing and crafts.
If you’re just getting started, be sure to check out our Meat Rabbit Quick Start Guide. There’s a steep learning curve when it comes to raising rabbits. It really pays to do your homework first.
About Us
Take a moment to view our story. Learn who we are, how we got started, and why we love raising heritage-breed meat rabbits!
Meat Rabbit
Quick Start Guide
Our easy-to-read guide covers what you need to know to avoid beginner mistakes and raise meat rabbits right!
Meat Rabbit Breeder List
Want meat rabbits? View our breeder directory to find rabbits near you. Got meat rabbits? Submit a FREE listing today!
We’re so excited that you want to be more self-sufficient and provide all-natural meat for your family. You can do this! We’ll be with you every step of the way.
Afraid to butcher a rabbit? Look no further. Everything you need is right here:
Our complete Meat Rabbit Processing Course gives you the info, tools, and confidence you need to humanely butcher meat rabbits for human consumption. Unlike many butchering videos, this course is taught from a place of compassion and respect.
Your mission – should you choose to accept it – is to learn how to humanely process meat rabbits so you can overcome your fears, master humane dispatch, and enjoy an abundance of delicious homegrown meat!
Recent Blog Posts
- Meat Rabbit Pros & Con
(Guest post by Jarri Lavone of Indiana) “Have you seen the price of meat lately??” Many people are… Read more: Meat Rabbit Pros & Con - Breeding Meat Rabbits: From Pairing to Fryers
Unfortunately, rabbits don’t always “breed like rabbits”. There’s a bit of a learning curve when it comes to… Read more: Breeding Meat Rabbits: From Pairing to Fryers - Champagne d’Argent: The Color Changing Rabbit
A unique trait of Champagne rabbits is that they change color. Champagne d’Argents are a French heritage breed… Read more: Champagne d’Argent: The Color Changing Rabbit
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