Should you start raising meat rabbits for profit?

While earning huge profits from rabbit meat is generally not in the cards, that doesn’t mean that you can’t live comfortably off the profits and the work is certainly not very hard. At the moment there is an incredibly high demand for rabbit meat and not nearly enough suppliers. More and more restaurants are adding it to their menus in an attempt to be more European, many supermarkets in America carry...

Keeping Rabbits Healthy: When Coccidiosis Strikes

Coccidiosis is caused by “coccidian” protozoa and is the most common disease in rabbits. It can manifest itself in many places in a rabbit’s body, but the intestines are one of the most common areas. Until recently, it was very difficult to cure the disease and control of the organisms inside the rabbit’s body was the only option. But modern drugs have made it possible to eliminate the bacteria...

Becoming a locavore starts at home

It’s no secret that the trend of buying and eating local is on the rise, especially in North America where most of the produce travels from an entirely different continent. Environmental activists want you to eat local because you’ll cut down on the pollution and destruction of fossil fuels caused by transporting those oranges from Brazil to your breakfast table in Maine. Growing solely in greenhouses...

Where to Buy Meat Rabbits

There are many places to buy rabbits, but if you want to be certain that you are getting a good line of rabbits with meat quality traits (high milk production, can be bred frequently, large litter size, good mother, fur easy to care for, not prone to sore hocks ), you’ll need to find yourself a serious hobby or professional meat breeder. Those who breed for show or pets will be looking for different physical...

Four Less Common but Great Meat Rabbit Breeds to Start Your Rabbitry

Although Californian and New Zealand rabbits are the most popular breeds used in meat and fur production, it doesn’t mean that they are the only breeds you should consider if you are starting a rabbitry. The following breeds are fantastic for meat and fur production because of their ease of care, great mothering skills, high meat-to-fur ratios and range of coat colors. Silver Fox Adult Size: Large (9-12 pounds/...