How healthy is rabbit meat?

We are all concerned about our health (or at least we should be!) and one great thing about raising your own rabbit meat is not only that you’ll know exactly what has gone into your rabbit, but you’ll also be eating a leaner protein-rich diet. Pound-for-pound, rabbit meat has FAR MORE protein and LESS fat than other meats. This means you’ll not only be spending less for food, but you’ll have the...

What to do about sore hocks

Sore Hocks (Ulcerative Pododermatitis) is a problem that many rabbit breeders experience. Rabbits may develop sore hocks from being on wire cages, from too much pressure on their feet or may just be genetically prone to develop the illness. Some breeds of rabbits, like the Rex, have very thin fur which makes them more prone to having sore hocks. A rabbit with sore hocks will have no fur on the back legs, or...

Preparing rabbits for winter

As cold weather approaches, most people begin to worry what will happen to their rabbit herd in freezing temperatures. Rabbits are most comfortable with temperatures in the low- to mid-60′s. But they will usually be just fine with very little interaction from us in temperatures as low as 20°F. Rabbits, like many other animals, put on thick winter coats as cooler temperatures approach. And what is most...

Why Californian rabbits are so popular

Californian rabbits are a medium-sized rabbit breed (adults weigh 7-10 pounds or 3.5-4.75 kilos, with the does being heavier) that was specifically developed for meat and fur production by US breeders in the 1920′s. The breed was developed by crossing Himalayan, Standard Chinchilla and New Zealand white rabbits. As of now, it is the second most popular meat producing rabbit breed in the world, with only the...

Passing on knowledge for freedom

When you decide to start raising meat rabbits, there is a lot of information you need to process before you get started. You want to make sure that you have all the information you need in your head and at your fingertips so you know just what you’re getting yourself into. You wouldn’t bring home a goldfish from the pet store without an aquarium and food. And you also want to know what sort of water you...