Raising rabbits

 


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rabbits grazing

 
Raising rabbits for meat isn't a new idea, although it hasn't achieved the popularity of other forms of animal protein. Maybe part of this is due to the fact that bunnies are cute. Yet, if you can get past the looks of the animal, there are some very good reasons to consider rabbits for meat.
 
One good reason to raise rabbits for meat is that it requires a way less food and water to produce than other meat animals. For example, if you fed a cow and a rabbit the same amount of food and water, a rabbit will produce 6 pounds of meat and a cow will only produce one pound.
 
Another great thing about rabbits is that their meat is lower in cholesterol than most other meats. And it also has the highest protein ratio. It's just better for you!
 
Beside meat, rabbits can provide you with fur/pelt for clothing etc., manure and urine for gardening and offal for pet dog food.
 
Because rabbits breed and grow so quickly, one doe can produce 320 pounds of meat per year. It often only takes 2 months from birth to butcher.
 
Rabbit meat is not only lean and nutritious, but it's also tasty. Some people liken it to chicken, others to veal.
 
They're also cheap to raise, so you get a great return on your investment.
 
 
Location: Abuja, Nigeria

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