Raising Meat Rabbits: Dispatching a Rabbit Humanely

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Why we eat the animals we love: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJDPY5dnhs5_gdE

[@rechellmullen6340]

Thanks!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

You bet!!

[@smashlee6181]

how do the kids cope?

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

They take it better than most adults because this is what they know. They know from the animals birth what it's purpose is and they will play around while we are processing animals and some of them take interest and want to help but most of the time they just want to play around with their friends! They see where their food comes from and the notion is not foreign to them.

[@smashlee6181]

@@SageandStoneHomestead ok, that's great

[@kittatinnytree]

This video exemplifies the definition of "humane". Your presentation is very professional and to the point. Thank you.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much!!

[@nunyabusiness5414]

You are appreciated! ​@@SageandStoneHomestead

[@flippinsteel2352]

Lots of respect for covering a topic that most wouldn't.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you ♡♡

[@riversedgefarm86]

So hard to find helpful videos on this topic and being new to this I want to make sure I'm doing it right and humanily ❤

[@jeffhatmaker817]

I agree. This is an important topic that needs to be shown.

[@brianlawson363]

These animals have amazing lives with only one bad day. Thank you for portraying true animal husbandry and how it should be done. I can't say enough good about how important what you are doing is. Peace and blessings !

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you! Same to you

[@tomgunn8004]

Why the question mark? Typo?

[@goodingwashington6099]

Actually only one bad moment! Not even one bad day

[@cloppin]

@@tomgunn8004Doesn’t matter.

[@bigjmac08]

It’s not bad if they don’t know it’s coming, even up to the point…

[@JJ-np1ig]

You did a good and respectful job with this video. Too may people have forgotten where food really comes from and what is sacrificed for us to live. Animals are due respect and care , and you did a great job.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@innocent-yellowbean9670]

Thats a good point. The meat you buy today died just like this rabbit did for its meat. (But probably more humane then what you buy in the stores...)

[@dirtroaddestiny]

The hard part of homesteading. But it’s feeding the family. I respect you guys. Self sufficiency has hard aspects that come with it.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

It sure does. ♡♡♡

[@gatocles99]

Don't make your food part of your family, and it won't be a betrayal to feel guilty about.

[@MiguelAntonioOrtegaVillalta]

Los conejos no se comen lo dijo Dios

[@Anubhavbairagi-001]

Be weg shame on you

[@devenb1218]

As a man who really wants to start homesteading with his wife and children I really thought watching this wouldn't be hard. Just learning how to painlessly dispatch a rabbit but I was wrong. So tough watching one of God's creatures pass but such is the way of life. Respect to you for your care of these animals and your way of life

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

That's a completely understandable reaction and I appreciate you taking the time to learn about this very difficult task. baby steps. You can always take animals to a processor if needed.

[@meusatrumtempestas]

With the current way that our world is slowly devolving and our food resources become unreliable, relearning lost skills such as this are a must. We've had it too easy simply going to the grocery store and purchasing meat we enjoy with no thought on how it arrived on the shelf. Thank you for both a wonderful and honest video - well done.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much for the encouragement!♡

[@oceanbytez847]

yup, i got into hunting during covid when meat prices soared. Me and my wife would have starved otherwise. Now i'm pretty avid about hunting and gardening and re-learning lost recipes such as pocket soup (dehydrated soup) and pemmican to preserve meat with 0 additives.

[@D20AttackRolls]

I'm getting ready to do my first two dispatches this Friday. I know I'll cry like a baby the first few times because I really enjoy raising all of my animals, even the ones I try to stay emotionally distant from for this reason. Thank you for your video. It is so helpful and reassuring. I've been struggling choosing a dispatch method and this video helped me really zero in. Its the hard part of wanting to raise your own meat, but when I think of the terrible conditions the animals whose meat we get from the average grocery store live in, I know this is worth it. Happy, well cared for, and healthy animals will provide what is needed for happy healthier people.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

The best livestock owners/ meat raisers have a tender heart for their animals, no matter their end goal! You got this! ♥

[@Everclearish]

I was raised eating what we grew in gardens and livestock. One thing I advised my children who are now in their 30's was to not name the rabbits. Needless to say they learned the hard way when it came time for Snickers, Cupcake etc to be butchered. I could tell from the looks on their faces 😮

[@quest4knowledge768]

I still have my moment before and after I dispatch even having done it for years now. I just accept it am my kids let me have my moment.

[@dustenekoes28]

It’s a life, even if it’s purpose in life is to be food. I think having these emotions means you’re a better owner in the long run; you care enough to give them the best death possible. Vegans might say you’re cruel and a psychopath for killing your livestock, but they have no clue how much you really care. Hope you’re doing well.

[@texasmimi3019]

I cry every time. ❤

[@michelles5765]

We also raise and dispatch meat rabbits. This method seems easier than broomstick which we use. I am thankful for your video. It IS helpful. This is a sensitive topic and content providers often face backlash for these videos, but these types of vieos help newbies out immensely and take away some of the fear and help guide away from mistakes. I appreciate your courage to post this video! You did an incredible job making that a calm and humane last few moments for those rabbits!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you SO MUCH Michelle! I really hoped this video would help, and it seems like it is!!

[@wystearya4347]

Looks fairly instant and actually very calm. I used to watch my dad do this when I was a kid, but he did it by hand. Now I know why it never bothered me. It is quick and as humane as possible.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yes. You can do it by hand it just takes quite a bit of strength.

[@victoriaschell2225]

Thank you for showing how to humanly dispatch these rabbits. It was quicker than I thought. Which I know is easier on the animals.😊

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

For sure. Thanks for watching!

[@Northeastlady]

Thank you for showing this. I was curious if I could handle raising and butchering meat rabbits or not and this helped me a lot with deciding. It makes me sad because I both love animals and choose to eat meat - but at the same time it also helps me feel comfortable with knowing they were humanely butchered, cared for and I know what I am eating.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

The best meat-raisers are those that care about animals. ♥

[@joshmoonXY]

It's one thing to stop and think about where our meat comes from. I do stop and think about it from time to time and give silent thanks to all life on earth especially the animals we consume to live. Seeing it is a completely different matter. It humbles you, humbles me, even more.

[@Eaon69]

It really does. I have such respect for the people who provide food for the rest of us.

[@brett1304]

When your card declines at the chiropractor

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

LOL This made me chuckle

[@oneperson5760]

This was so humane compared to many methods ive seen. Thank you.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

You bet ❤️

[@davenoelle1388]

Thanks for the video. As an avid hunter I can say this is about as humane as you can get. Little things barely even knew anything was up.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yes, thank you!

[@JohnDoe-lc2ht]

Imagine spending your time with gentle humans, getting to mate with all the does, no stress from food, parasites, or predators. Then one day you’re calmly taken to a strange device, feel a bit odd, then maybe a millisecond of pain then death. As someone who’s seen the brutality of nature, there is no kinder life nor fate than being dispatched by a humane farmer or hunter.

[@Fablevill]

I’ve been looking for these kinds of videos because I want to homestead and I want to raise my own meat. This was not nearly as bad as I thought it might be.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

You can do it! ♥

[@izzyclown]

Found this while looking up how to cook rabbit so clicked out of curiosity. This was surprising quick and not horrible. Thanks so much for making this video!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thanks for watching with an open mind!

[@redlanternhomesteadcathym105]

hands down the best method I have ever seen. Thank you, as always for all your knowledge, time, and skill.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I'm so glad this video has gotten such a good response. We absolutely love the Hopper Popper.

[@ginarutter394]

This is the best dispatch video I’ve seen. Very clean and humane! Bravo! This method seems to be the least painful for a bunny!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you very much! I agree!

[@ZEUSs_Paw]

Thank you! I grew up on a small farm, and raising our cows/pigs/chickens for meat was never an enjoyable, but an understood task. This was very humane.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thanks for watching!

[@texasmimi3019]

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the tutorial. I tried to follow another site who used the hopper popper and I did not have success. The experience was horrible for the bunnies and for myself. I have several to dispatch this week and you have made me less anxious about the process!!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Many hugs. That is the worst. Prayers this week goes much smoother for everyone. Things like that DO happen while you're learning so try not to beat yourself up about it. Strive to do better each time and you'll get there ♥

[@FullFNCode]

Very good demonstration. Should help new meat rabbit raisers tremendously. As a kid we had meat rabbits. We would process about 20 at a time stretching on an angled board with club method. Either my dad and I, or 3 total people would do dispatch. We would dispatch and clean 20 in less than an hour. If I was alone this method looks more gentle and repeatable without stressing rabbit. Wonderful video.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thanks so much!!

[@cindyboard7816]

That looks to be a very humane dispatch and I see why you have chosen that method. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

It's definitely my favorite method. Thanks for watching!!

[@jackiea8274]

This just popped up on my feed. It’s one of the few time I’ve seen an animal killed for meat that didn’t make me cry. Thank you for sharing.

[@briannadickson2884]

My heartbeat was just going a mipe a minute when she was ready. Afterwards, I said "huh! I can do that"

[@Purg323]

That went so smoothly and stress free for the rabbit thank you for the demo. I definitely don't think the club method would be for me. Seems traumatic for the rabbit.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yes and it seems like it would be easy to get wrong. I've never tried the club. I won't.

[@cheshirebowman4465]

I have despatched hundreds of rabbits and never seen this device. Respect to you, excellent video and top respect for covering this. 👍

[@azariahjones2288]

As someone who is trying to help their family be as self-sufficient as possible, I really do appreciate you showing all of this☺️

[@gabbygarcia7282]

You are an amazing woman!!! Such a great example to follow!! Was looking into a pellet gun as I wasn't sure if I could handle this but after watching you, it really has given me the courage to look into this method more as it's wayyy more controlled ❤ thank you for the amazing example and detailed instructions 😊

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thanks so much! The Pellet is our second favorite method

[@BEEFTEEF4]

This video helped me a lot. Thank you. Not even going to scroll for any activist comments from people that happily crush a 20 pack of McNuggets without understanding where it came from. Cheers!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Surprisingly I've had much much more support than haters on this piece of content! It's been refreshing. Thanks for being part of the positive response!

[@BEEFTEEF4]

@@SageandStoneHomestead that is excellent! Since my earlier post my wife and I have 11 rabbits ready for bagging and freezing. Football season is coming up and my wife makes a killer buffalo rabbit dip. Happy homesteading to you!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Sounds incredible!! Congrats!

[@rebeccarogers9520]

Thank you so much for sharing that it can be done humanely, and quickly. It is the worst part about homesteading but I am so thankful for every animal. I lso want to say thank you for your reminders in the video when you were about to dispatch as a precaution to switch off if needed

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thanks so much for watching and the supportive comment! This is definitely the hard part to the whole thing but raising your own meat is so rewarding overall. ❤️

[@ftsj90]

It's painful to watch a cute bunny getting dispatched but people need to watch this so whenever they are eating meat, they will have respect for the animal and will think twice before wasting food.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Exactly. I think everyone who chooses to eat meat should be very familiar with the reality of what that means.

[@ISusanna]

I have never seen this process done before. And for a quick moment, I was like where does that metal piece go? But then I let the video keep playing. And after watching I felt it was as gentle as can be. You can tell you've done it before it was smooth and effortless. Thanks for sharing.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yes we have dispatched rabbits like this many times!! Thanks so much for watching

[@artbyamyk]

Wow that was quick. I'm pretty sure this is the most humane way. I doubt they feel a thing. I don't see why there are people who complain about this. Considering what the majority of animals go through that are mass processed. their terrified, they know something's going to happen. A lot of suffering goes on from raising them to dispatching them. You clearly care for your animals. Thank you for this video

[@notthelake]

I think a lot of it is due to people just being so far removed from their food supply, and parents trying to "protect" kids from knowing how the food got to their plate.

[@tess5564]

Thank you for your respect for the animal while showing clearly how to do it for those who feel intimidated. It shows how humanely it can be done.

[@ceepark114]

Thanks for the demonstration, I was looking for a better way to dispatch rabbits than what we have been doing.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Glad to help!!

[@dwaynerobinson7629]

Thank you for taking the time to do such a good video. Seeing how quickly they go helped me decide. Not looking forward to the end process but I'm tired of relying on others and my family must come first. Thank you.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

You're so welcome!!

[@danidumbbells]

My sobbing while watching this but also knowing that this was very humane and seems very doable. Thank you for sharing! I look forward to watching more of your informative videos! ✨🫶💚

[@NanG1466]

I'm so glad I came across your videos. It's been awhile since I helped process my neighbors rabbits and chickens. Now that I'm retired I wanted to raise some small livestock for our needs and the joy of having my little homestead. I appreciate all the information and the most humane way of dispatching them.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I'm so glad this series has been helpful! ❤️

[@fanceyface1000]

I didn't want to do it wrong and cause any more pain than necessary so ty very much

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

You are most welcome

[@billfournier1043]

Thank you for sharing! I feel like you did this in a very professional & educational manner. This really was quite simple and easy. Other channels made it sound more complex and wouldn't show the process. I feel like I now have the confidence to dispatch a rabit properly. Thanks again.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I feel like the other channels wouldn't show it in fear that KZbin would remove it. They have left mine up. I'm guessing because there is no blood and I described it for what this video is, educational content. Thanks for watching!

[@TheHALL2112]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@BarbarianBard]

Most people are not connected to the land and what it can provide.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I agree

[@caitlinweiss8801]

I don't have a homestead yet but I plan too. Thank you for this video, I'll do everything in my power to prevent suffering when I do raise rabbits.

[@nogames8982]

That was quick and clean. Which is very important. This is the best method I have seen.

[@CraftAmundous]

Thanks you for freely sharing your experience and knowledge! Im considering raising meat rabbits in order to source vaulable, untreated, meats for myself and framily.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much! Rabbits are such an amazing underutilized resource!

[@mrs.minton5542]

Thank you for showing this! This made me feel more confident about raising rabbits for meat for my family ❤

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

You're so welcome!!! That was the whole point. You can do it! ♥

[@CharlieWB-j5k]

This is the cleanest, most CLEAR visual of how the moment of CD should look. I've processed 4 or 5 times so far, and not felt this confident going in as I do now. Thanks!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

you're SO welcome!! Thank you for the encouragement as well. This stuff gets a lot of hate but it's important to teach and teach it well.

[@justanotherhuman2000]

I think this was the best version of dispatch I’ve seen. Many of the other versions I’ve seen still bothered me in some way, which I know for sure would bother me far more when I’m having to do it irl. That’s a neat little device you got there.

[@MrReally224]

This video helped me answer the question, "Can I do this?". Unfortunately, the answer is no. Perhaps this is something I should have learned to do as a kid. Thank you for posting.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I'm glad this video was helpful either way! I did not learn this as a kid, I learned as an adult, but it's not for everyone for sure.

[@SuperWhit55]

Thank you Soooooo much for making this video!! I'm looking into raising meat rabbits as supplemental food and I'm trying to learn the best way for humanely dispatching them and your video was amazingly informative! Thank you for being willing to show something that some people will be unkind to you for! This was very helpful! Thank you again!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

You are so welcome! It's worth the backlash if someone gains the confidence to raise their own meat!

[@robertmarshall7988]

Great video. Most other videos on cervical dislocation just say "do this" and go over it really fast. You slowed it down and answered what, why, how, plus gave tips. Great job

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much!!

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

Very good info, well done demonstration. This is a VERY important video and I hope YT doesn't do anything stupid about it.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

The worst they can do is remove ads which so far its got ads up. They'll leave it up and in the playlist though. I tried to really drill home that it's intended for educational purposes so I hope they leave it as it is.

[@polyxenapeach6167]

Thank you for doing this in probably the best way I’ve seen yet. It’s so unbelievably fast and clean.

[@valeriemetzger501]

Thank you so much. I have trouble dispatching chickens. I know rabbits are next. This is EXACTLY what i needed. Thank you and God bless!!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I'm so glad this video was helpful!! Thanks for watching!♡

[@iamstephenmartin186]

I LOVE that you do this. Thank you for this video. I have a lot of respect for people that do this. I want to lol I’m a “big tough man” but, I’m not sure I could lol…I’m a wimp.

[@leahwhite4667]

Thank you for this video. I’m planning to start keeping rabbits soon and of course this part is my biggest hesitation. But when I think about the alternative sources of meat available (factory farm grocery store meat), I know it’s likely much worse for the animal, I just don’t have to see it. Your compassion and pragmatism here are reassuring that I can do this.

[@jsjohnson7224]

I really appreciate this....never really thought this would be of fervent necessity! It still makes me sick, but you dispatch in such a kind and matter of fact way it gives me courage and confidence that I can do this.

[@YouTubeTeacherRemote]

Showing how this can be done humanely is important. Learning so much here

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I thought so too. I am glad you agree!♡♡

[@iRoswell]

This was very stressing to watch & I’m forever thankful to you for making it as easy & straight forward as possible. I grew up city & will be venturing into homesteading very soon. I’ll definitely be saving this in a playlist.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you. This video is part of an entire playlist about raising rabbits if you wanted to save the whole playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLXrP3tEiJQU7Ai6CPabijbJeulMtaccgx

[@iRoswell]

@@SageandStoneHomestead fantastic! Thank you so incredibly much!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

You bet! I try to answer questions so if you have any please don't hesitate to ask!

[@bammalife8387]

Such a great informative video. Just now getting into rabbitry and looking for the most humane and decent method of dispatch. Thank you

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelgibson2163]

The fact you actually linked the next video when and where you say is astounding. Good work so many videos say they say they will and dont making me search it up.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I do try!! ♥

[@samanthadeene5652]

Thank you so much for sharing. Such an important part of the process that so many videos don't show. Very quick and looks quite achievable for a beginner.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@MyLifeRefining]

Thank you so much for making this content for those of us that are trying to decide if we are up for this. A really good rabbit life and one bad moment.

[@jasminedavid2756]

That looked so super humane, but it was still really hard to watch 😖. Really great video, I appreciate it.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yes it isn't ever easy to watch or to do. Thanks so much

[@christyv4125]

Thank you for explaining this. I've been fearful of this process. I think I had built it up to be more dramatic in my head. Very calm and quiet.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

most of the time it works out exactly like this. Sometimes there are flukes that happen and it is not as smooth. The important part is take your time and do your best.

[@regalsurvivor3418]

Truly peaceful and humane. God bless you and your example

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you!!♡

[@bradmoyer9737]

Being humane and giving thanks to the lord for all that he provides, is a righteous way of living. Kudos on an excellent video! There’s a story behind every product you purchase in the modern supermarket.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Well said! Thank you!

[@TheVvolfgang]

Another easy method I've used before and is portable as well (so you can do it without having to move a bunch or rabbits or if your rabbits are in several different spots) is to use a 550 cord, or any small rope, tie two "stirrups" at either end and one slipnot in the middle. Put your feet in the stirrups, bunnys head in the slipnot, and then just stand while holding the rabbits back feet. Its the same method basically, just different materials

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

That sounds similar to the broomstick method! Thanks for sharing!

[@shawnbeckett1370]

Awesome video. A friend told me about his father, using a hammer, instead of a club, not finishing it off in one swing, His father never used the hammer method again.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Ugh yes I would hate that

[@citycritters6122]

Thank you so much! I have more confidence in our first dispatch using the hopper popper.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

That's great!! The first few are the hardest and you will get the hang of it really quickly!

[@jodydavis9509]

Thank you so much I have culled using the broom method but we are going to be raising for meat and this seems much more efficient and humane

[@merryanneadair4451]

I've never seen or even heard of a Hopper Popper! I'm very impressed!! It looks far more humane than the 'club' method!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I totally agree. We have never attempted the club method because I just don't think I would be consistently accurate.

[@merryanneadair4451]

@@SageandStoneHomestead sadly: VERY SADLY....I'm not & often wind up with bruising on the shoulders. That's unnecessary trauma!!! 😟

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I thought that might happen! How sad. We tried quite a few methods just to see what we thought and the 22 or high powered pellet gun and hopper popper are our favorites!

[@mywickedness]

Thank you for this video. My wife and I are planning to raise meat rabbits this year. This seems the best way to dispatch them quickly.

[@blujen1642]

Very informative and well done. Very humane and instantaneous. Thank you.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jennasosa7740]

Thank you for showing this!! I've been wondering how this method works! So thankful for y'all educating those interested in homesteading and self sufficiency. Your series on meat rabbits is wonderful!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thanks so much!

[@vixxcottage]

Thank you for demonstrating this technique. You do such a great loving caring video. So glad I watched this. I saw 1 video that upset me but this did not. Great job!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Some videos on the subject are really upsetting. It's not an easy thing but we try really hard to make it quick and painless. I am so glad you enjoyed the video even though this kind of thing is hard!

[@cindythompson1709]

Thanks you for sharing. This is the way I have chosen. I just now got 2 baby Rex to raise and breed. Your video have help me so much on raising rabbits. Thank you.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@lauraebel2769]

Honestly hard to watch but so important! I really want to get into homesteading but I truly don’t know if I can do the dispatching part. I really appreciate your frank and respectful education. I definitely will have laying hens and do gardening but I would have to really think if I could do any butchering. Thanks again

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

You could always take the rabbits to a processor!♡

[@radamson1]

Butchering, to me, is much easier than the killing. Maybe you could get someone else to dispatch and skin them then you finish up with the actual butchering.

[@AMonikaD]

I need this tool.

[@creator4945]

3:56 - Do this exercise 2 times a day and your neck and back will not hurt anymore!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I mean, you're not wrong.

[@guillermocastro5548]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and information. I strongly believe you did a great job with your video and thanks for such a professional presentation. Everyone greatly benefits from youtube and I hope this content never disappears. Your amazing

[@leomiranda-castro6908]

Thank you for showing this! Very clean and quick method. We are always thankful for these animals. We care for them and they care for us.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Exactly! Thanks for watching!

[@traciesavolainen3193]

Thank you. Raising meat rabbits now. While we are hunters we weren’t sure the best method or if we can do it to cute adorable rabbits we raise. This video helped a lot.

[@phillipb1723]

Thanks so much for this video and how you approached the topic. I'm really interested in raising rabbits for meat, but have been really apprehensive about this part of it. Doesn't bother me with chickens, but I have had doubts about whether I could do it with a rabbit. This really put me at ease about it. So quick and humane! Thank you!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

You're so welcome! Being apprehensive means you will take extra care making sure it's done right and that's a good thing!♡

[@Lizziebun2008]

Awesome video! Very informative and helpful. I’m 15 and about to get ready to raise meat rabbits, so I really appreciate this video!

[@Rose-m2s]

Respect for her not hurting the bunny

[@JOHNTHEWHISK]

Are you kidding?

[@Rose-m2s]

@@JOHNTHEWHISK no

[@MisadventuresOfHomesteading]

We are trying to become more self-sufficient ourselves. We raise our own chickens, and I do the complete process from chicks to table, almost completely solo. I cried the first time I killed a chicken and my husband is going to be responsible for popping the hoppers, but I thank you for selflessly sharing this as it's helping us. I always thank the animals as I harvest them and pray for them because dang it's hard, but it sure gives you an appreciation for them!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

♥♥ You care and that makes you a good person deserving of eating meat!

[@mommyandmegardening9076]

We have talked about getting rabbits to feed our dogs. I have always wondered how you process them. Thank you for showing. This is very hard but so necessary.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

A lot of people raise rabbits for dog food!!

[@bryanjones14]

I feed my hunting dogs rabbits , I simply gut them skin them and grind the whole thing bones and all

[@djja8844]

I figure the dog might process them for you, the natural way, but it won't be quite as humane.

[@lisaupattiya7898]

Holy smokes this is genius!!! Thank you for being so thorough and respectful. This was such a helpful video.

[@rosecah]

Hi thanks for the video and the care you show for your animals. I don’t have rabbits yet, but I plan to in the future. Does sticking their head in the tight space stress them? Do the few seconds before you dislocate the head stress them? When you begin to slowly get their body into position by beginning to stretch the body out. I know nothing about this and I have no experience, so sorry if this is a dumb question. The rabbits in the video seemed relaxed, but you’d think that the angle and position would stress them. Again, I’m just trying to learn and not criticize you or anything like that.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I don't know what they are thinking but they don't seem stressed. Confused maybe.

[@rosecah]

@@SageandStoneHomesteadI see, thanks!!

[@JShepard1984]

I could never bring myself to do it, I connect so strongly to animals I just couldn't do it but I am so impressed by people who can. A lot of respect for people who can raise their own meat.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

That was a lot easier than I thought it would be. You can really tell when it breaks. Thanks for sharing this part of the process, Heather. Cheers!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yes it's a very obvious thing too when you're handling the rabbit in question. Immediate lights-out!

[@bradbyers7505]

Excellent demonstration. I wish I would have had that device years ago when I was raising rabbits. I was raised on tame rabbit and I think it is some of the best quality meat one can get. I’m an instant fan!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

So good! Thanks for watching!

[@fraz79]

Extremely well done, love this tutorial 👍🏼

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you!

[@Shawnsatisfiedwife]

Thank you for doing this humanely. Many of us don't want to see this process but its necessary to feed us

[@kelvinitotia4807]

Watching from Kenya, i'm gonna fabricate one immediately. It makes the process humane and quick💯

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Great!! Thanks for watching!!