Welcome to our treasure trove of rabbit information!
We’ve been raising meat rabbits for years and have learned a lot in the process. We happily share the following meat rabbit info to help you succeed in your own rabbit-raising endeavors.
If you’re just getting started, I invite you to check out our Meat Rabbit Quick Start Guide. This easy-to-read guide contains ten years of homesteading blood, sweat, and tears, distilled into simple, actionable instructions you can put to use immediately. It will help you avoid common beginner mistakes. Once you’ve read the guide and have a good understanding of the basics, then enjoy the other resources below.
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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 saying this. Maybe you too. And… 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 breeding meat rabbits. Don’t be discouraged… 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 historically raised for meat and fur.… Read more: Champagne d’Argent: The Color Changing Rabbit - Raise Meat Rabbits: Quick Start Guide
So, you want to raise meat rabbits? Meat rabbits can be a rewarding hobby and integral part of your homestead with a little know-how.… Read more: Raise Meat Rabbits: Quick Start Guide - The Best Rabbit Tractor for Homesteaders
(Guest post by Amethyst Pines of Taters Acres Homestead) I stumbled across Amethyst’s amazing rabbit tractor design on the ‘Meat Rabbits for Beginners’ Facebook… Read more: The Best Rabbit Tractor for Homesteaders - Posing Commercial Breed Meat Rabbits
(Guest post by Keith Sinders of White Mountains Rabbitry) Posing is something that frustrates a lot of people. I somewhat understand their frustrations. Some… Read more: Posing Commercial Breed Meat Rabbits - DIY Printable Rabbitry Records Binder
Good records are essential to raising quality rabbits. Which doe is the best producer, who do I breed with who, which litters grow the… Read more: DIY Printable Rabbitry Records Binder - Why is My Rabbit Sneezing?
Your rabbit’s been sneezing off and on during the day, especially during feeding time. Questions start racing through your mind… Does my rabbit have allergies? Is… Read more: Why is My Rabbit Sneezing? - Mustard Cream Rabbit with Bacon Recipe
Mustard Cream Rabbit with Bacon is one of my all-time favorite rabbit recipes! This classic French dish is elegant and delicious. If you’re short… Read more: Mustard Cream Rabbit with Bacon Recipe - How to Humanely Dispatch a Baby Rabbit
No one ever wants to put down a baby bunny, but sometimes it’s necessary to prevent suffering. You may have found an injured bunny… Read more: How to Humanely Dispatch a Baby Rabbit - Rabbit Name List: Fanciful, Frisky, and Fun!
We have compiled this rabbit name list to help you find the perfect name for your new bunny rabbit. Have fun! A Abbott Abby/Abbey Abele… Read more: Rabbit Name List: Fanciful, Frisky, and Fun! - Boneless Rabbit Meat: 3 Easy Ways
Boneless rabbit meat is an extremely versatile ingredient. Use it to make fajitas, “chicken” salad, Rabbit a la King, Rabbit Rice Casserole, and more.… Read more: Boneless Rabbit Meat: 3 Easy Ways - What Do You Get From a Meat Rabbit?
After butchering, what do you do with the remaining meat rabbit parts? Throw ’em out, feed them to pets, compost them? Here at Homestead… Read more: What Do You Get From a Meat Rabbit? - Commercial Meat Rabbit Growth Rates
To raise meat rabbits economically, growth rate is very important. Rabbits from good meat lines give you more meat in less time on less feed. Some… Read more: Commercial Meat Rabbit Growth Rates - Selecting Meat Rabbit Breeding Stock
Can you tell a good meat rabbit from a poor quality one? This is an important skill to have in your arsenal when buying… Read more: Selecting Meat Rabbit Breeding Stock
Afraid to butcher a rabbit? Our Meat Rabbit Processing Course will show you how to harvest a rabbit with compassion and respect… Enroll today!
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Hi, my father use to raise rabbits. I just purchased a home in morris county nj on a few acres. I would like to start breeding rabbits and was wondering if you had any rabbits for sale.
If you are just getting started, I invite you to check out our Meat Rabbit Quick Start Guide: https://homesteadrabbits.com/raise-meat-rabbits/ . It will help you avoid common beginner mistakes. Visit our breeder directory to find meat rabbits near you: https://breeders.homesteadrabbits.com/
I am wanting to restart a small rabbit farm for our family and neighbors.
I need 6 does and a large buck. I am looking for large Californian giants and New Zealand whites.
If you would point me to a breeder that would help. Thank you.
If you are looking for rabbits, I invite you to check out our Meat Rabbit Breeder Directory. You can search by breed or state. Good luck in your search! https://breeders.homesteadrabbits.com/