Background:
I wanted to start raising meat rabbit but ended up with a mini lop(maybe?). I will keep her as a pet and get a pair of NZs probably. Now debating if I want to breed her, breed meat rabbits or can I even eat them so all info is appreciated. I've been reading up so some of the questions are just to confirm so helpfully I don't sound like a total dimwit.
Sanitation:
I've watch videos on the butcher but how about sanitation? Can you butcher in your home? Where would the best spot be? How do you dispose of blood and organs? Clean organs you want to keep? I like in the city and do not need the neighbors even knowing I have rabbits. Also slightly researching peppering so people knowing about your resources is a big no no.
Before Butcher:
Should be obvious but you shouldn't do it in the room with other rabbits? This may be a problem for me since I have limited space.
After Butcher:
You put them in water for a few days or can you cook them as long as it is within a few hours? Can you freeze right after or do you still soak them? When can you cut them up?
Status of Rabbit:
One female 19-21 weeks and I can't tell her condition let alone if she has the right conformation or even the right breed. Any helpful site that have detail pictures of body shape? I think she is slightly cow hocked but no pinched quarters. So that shouldn't make birthing difficult right? I got varied answer on how easy that is to breed out and if you should breed at all.
I wanted to start raising meat rabbit but ended up with a mini lop(maybe?). I will keep her as a pet and get a pair of NZs probably. Now debating if I want to breed her, breed meat rabbits or can I even eat them so all info is appreciated. I've been reading up so some of the questions are just to confirm so helpfully I don't sound like a total dimwit.
Sanitation:
I've watch videos on the butcher but how about sanitation? Can you butcher in your home? Where would the best spot be? How do you dispose of blood and organs? Clean organs you want to keep? I like in the city and do not need the neighbors even knowing I have rabbits. Also slightly researching peppering so people knowing about your resources is a big no no.
Before Butcher:
Should be obvious but you shouldn't do it in the room with other rabbits? This may be a problem for me since I have limited space.
After Butcher:
You put them in water for a few days or can you cook them as long as it is within a few hours? Can you freeze right after or do you still soak them? When can you cut them up?
Status of Rabbit:
One female 19-21 weeks and I can't tell her condition let alone if she has the right conformation or even the right breed. Any helpful site that have detail pictures of body shape? I think she is slightly cow hocked but no pinched quarters. So that shouldn't make birthing difficult right? I got varied answer on how easy that is to breed out and if you should breed at all.