Why I Raise These Meat Rabbit Breeds (Californians and New Zealands)

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Meat Rabbits

Meat Rabbits

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Discover the reasons behind my choice to raise Californians and New Zealands as meat rabbit breeds. Learn why these breeds are ideal for meat production. Read my written guide here: meatrabbits.org/how-i-chose-m...

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@Funnystuff142
@Funnystuff142 3 күн бұрын
Where did you get your cages. Or did you build them. Love the set up and the rabbits.❤
@billierichter1379
@billierichter1379 5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the detailed info!
@MeatRabbitsOrg
@MeatRabbitsOrg 5 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
@79PoisonBreaker
@79PoisonBreaker 5 ай бұрын
I have a little more extreme cold then you up here in Canada, I chose my prefered breed the SilverFox as it is a known very cold hardy breed as well as great temperment and mothers. I love their coats as well.
@MeatRabbitsOrg
@MeatRabbitsOrg 5 ай бұрын
Great feedback. Thanks!
@billhardy873
@billhardy873 5 ай бұрын
I'm in NH and just started with meat rabbits about a year ago. I absolutely love them! Great video 👍🏻
@MeatRabbitsOrg
@MeatRabbitsOrg 4 ай бұрын
Me, too! They're addicting! I never would have seen it coming, but I'm such a rabbit geek now. I'm just south of you, in central MA.
@t54760
@t54760 5 ай бұрын
Another great video. Timely answers to which breeds should be considered. Question, I searched your YT channel as well as your website but couldn't locate your method of dispatching. What is your preferred method? Thanks again!
@MsShawn43
@MsShawn43 5 ай бұрын
Very interesting video. I enjoyed it.....
@MeatRabbitsOrg
@MeatRabbitsOrg 5 ай бұрын
Thank You
@VideoconferencingUSA
@VideoconferencingUSA 5 ай бұрын
Nice job, raising Tamuk meat rabbits in Southeast Florida, after a 45 year hiatus. Currently have three dose one buck and five, two week old babies.
@MeatRabbitsOrg
@MeatRabbitsOrg 5 ай бұрын
Really love that you got back into it! Just goes to show how easily you can get hooked on meat rabbits :)
@albertstrate6178
@albertstrate6178 5 ай бұрын
I normally harvest my rabbits at 8 weeks (about 4 pounds). I harvest them at 8 weeks because there are only 2 people in my family, so we don't need a really big rabbit, and also because I like them tender when fried. I think you said that you harvest at 16 weeks. I have never tried letting mine go that long thinking that they would be a little tough. Do you find that they still make good friers at 16 weeks?
@MeatRabbitsOrg
@MeatRabbitsOrg 5 ай бұрын
That makes a lot of sense for you. I do harvest at 16 weeks. I like the meat fried and do not find them to be tough. I'm sure there is some difference but from what I've read, I'd think of it more as firmness than tough. I've drenched chunked rabbit meat in flour and fried it in olive oil for nuggets and it's delicious, with good texture. Some of it may be slightly on the chewy side, but I really still wouldn't call it tough. Keep in mind, those are chunks from the whole rabbit so that includes legs, belly flaps, and all. I think I'd compare it most to large chicken breasts in texture. I've used only belly flaps from 16 week old rabbits for cutlets, and we were happy with the texture and flavor. I did just get a tenderizer attachment for my Kitchenaid mixer for Christmas and I suspect that will make for a nice, tender flap for things like this. Another favorite around here is Rabbit Marsala. Fried, but then simmered in broth and wine--delicious and nice and tender!
@BSmith-yp7fz
@BSmith-yp7fz 29 күн бұрын
I am looking for some California rabbits thanks
@MeatRabbitsOrg
@MeatRabbitsOrg 26 күн бұрын
Hello! This article might help you find some rabbits: meatrabbits.org/sourcing-meat-rabbits-where-can-you-buy-meat-rabbits/
@sherriemckee1792
@sherriemckee1792 5 ай бұрын
What kind of hay do you use to feed your rabbits
@MeatRabbitsOrg
@MeatRabbitsOrg 5 ай бұрын
I use field hay from a local farm. Same as what I would feed to other livestock.
@sherriemckee1792
@sherriemckee1792 5 ай бұрын
Thanks
@buckreynolds7475
@buckreynolds7475 5 ай бұрын
I'm going to line breed
@MeatRabbitsOrg
@MeatRabbitsOrg 5 ай бұрын
I do to a certain extent. Probably the only thing I don't breed is sibling to sibling. I'm not entirely opposed, I just come from a dairy farm background and that was something we'd never have done with horses or cows, so I'm learning and adjusting! I follow the advice of Bob Bennett (Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits author) and some well experienced breeders I've spoken with (decades of experience): "Breed the best to the best and forget about the rest" (by which he means, don't worry about relation. If you've got good lines and good traits, why not?
@buckreynolds7475
@buckreynolds7475 5 ай бұрын
Well im 240 mommy cows and I just go buy good bulls
@MeatRabbitsOrg
@MeatRabbitsOrg 5 ай бұрын
Sure that's what we'd do for cattle. We went through many bulls over the years (and ate a few that had bad attitudes, like the one that wrapped my dad around a tree).@@buckreynolds7475
@BSmith-yp7fz
@BSmith-yp7fz 29 күн бұрын
Hello I was wondering if you sale rabbits and will you ship them thanks Gary
@MeatRabbitsOrg
@MeatRabbitsOrg 26 күн бұрын
Where are you located?
@jaket8947
@jaket8947 2 ай бұрын
Yikes.
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