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    Canned Rabbit

    Use the whole kidney and some of the fat surrounding them. I cut the top of the heart off
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    Can rabbits survive 40 degree Fahrenheit weather?

    My rabbits are often out frolicking in 0* and a blizzard. It was our record warm winter of drizzly 30*s that had them hiding in their shelter looking miserable. Dry and some shelter stuffed with hay
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    Studies on mortality in Easter Pets (bunnies/chicks)

    My only experi My only experience is a neighbor girl who got a chick in her Easter basket. She had that bird many years. It would wander over and pick at bugs and fallen fruit under our fruit trees. A little gift for the whole neighborhood for a long time. I also knew a little boy who begged...
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    Favorites?

    Forgot the spines are cut out and used for broth
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    Favorites?

    I started out pressure cooking but have learned it much nicer slow roasted. I portion it when I harvest into hindquarters, front quarters, back straps,. Soak in a little salt water 2-3 days in cool place (my root cellar is 40*) to let rigor pass belly flaps, kidneys, and hearts are saved in...
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    Worth It?

    Perspective! Men are built for brute strength. Women built for stamina. I have read articles by doctors and scientists claiming in many ways women are the stronger sex...
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    Worth It?

    My hubby says you wanted rabbits ( and quail) they're your job. He tickles and plays with them. Did help build shelters. Everything else is my job. That means I don't clean fish anymore..his job
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    2 year old doe not feeding

    My rabbits will eat the dried leaves too. My hay comes from a horse person who gives me the edge of the hayfield. It often has lots of raspberry in it. The rabbits love it and often pull the raspberry to eat first stalks and all
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    Greetings from Montana

    We were well over 60 starting with rabbits (and quail). Love my silver fox! They are so much more than meat. And the meat is wonderful, my new favorite. We keep adapting finding ways to make the job easier. Really enjoy colony raising. Buck with several does. Free access to their yards. Really...
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    Where can I keep my hutch??

    Hope it's not hijacking if it's all about housing. Yes I have shown pics and more detailed info. We keep adapting so here is a few more of what we have now.
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    Where can I keep my hutch??

    Fresh air, sunshine, exercise entertainment... Outside is healthier for everything. My rabbits have group shelters and free access to yards. They choose when to be out or under cover. The whole area is fenced for safety...
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    Side Entry Nest Box

    My silver fox are 10-12# my permanent den boxes with front entrance are minimum 12x20" minimum 12" high. Side entrance I did 24x14" they seem to like snug. All have covers. Keeps them warmer and is an extra place they sit. My does have raised litters of 12 in this size.
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    Side Entry Nest Box

    I've noticed mine will cover the entrance when it is cold. I use permanent den boxes in group housing. They do seem to like the doors off center better. In one family unit the only off center one is a "tree house" we built hoping the buck would use it. It's a favorite hang out spot for many, but...
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    Need advice for new meat source

    I wasn't feeding them poo deliberately. I just didn't pick the few rabbit balls out of the powdery rabbit feed I gave to quail. I have read of people who have rabbits in cages letting quail run below. Chickens too.
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    Baby bunnies

    Yes. I got a 50# bag of whole oats at feed store for $12. Sprouting will make that become 150#. Big scoop gets soaked overnight. then rinse couple times a day for few days. I have even thrown some sprouts in a tray of dirt and grown for a green grass treat in winter. I like to mix some chopped...
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