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...

What do rabbits eat?

Raising meat rabbits is not all that different from raising a regular pet rabbit. Meat rabbits can be given the same garden waste, vegetable scraps, twigs and so on as pet rabbits and will continue to grow on this diet. But meat rabbits will really thrive when given more protein and amino acids to help them achieve optimal weights and speed up growth. Feeding your meat rabbits is the most expensive part of raising...

Rabbit Recipes: Italian-style Rabbit Skewers

Were you starting to think that rabbit kabobs had to be boring and routine? Or maybe you just liked the kabob recipe so much from last weekend that you’re dying to try out a new rabbit skewers recipe.  No worries – I’ve got you covered. These Italian-inspired rabbit skewers are great for the grill or the oven and have a heavenly mixture of ingredients. Serve them with fresh tomatoes and Buffalo...

Rabbit Recipes: Liven up your July 4th with grilled rabbit

There’s 1000 ways to cook a rabbit and rabbit meat is tender and succulent when grilled correctly. In celebration of July 4th, why not go wild and throw some rabbit on the grill? Could I interest you in some Rabbit Kabobs? How about Slow Grilled Honey Rabbit? You can even make it in your smoker along with some beautiful brisket and BBQ ribs. Hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July weekend! Rabbit...

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...