After having rabbits for half a year now, I've realized many a things, but one of which is sort of sad. My joint issues do not allow me to safely hold a rabbit much over 8 lb; therefore, I had to get out of American Sables.
On the other hand, while I'm sad to be out of my lovely ruby-eyed darlings, I still would like to have a stable meat source for the home eventually, so I'm planning out a new way of getting it. I know my life situation may change soon, as I'm hoping to leave where I am now in the city to move into a rural area, which means I might attempt something like chickens or hair sheep at any given time, but this does not mean I don't think rabbit meat will be delicious and nutritious, so I might as well consider an alternative to the larger meat breeds.
I hear that Florida Whites and Dutch are both good options, but I'm also wondering about other smaller breeds, like Havana, Lilac, Silver, Standard Chinchilla, and Thrianta. (I have seen all but Havana near where I am at!) I know all rabbits are edible, but I'd love to hear from anyone who has one of the breeds and which breed each person would suggest as a meat rabbit, minimal experience or no. I can imagine Florida White would be the winner and I'd probably try to involve them, but I do so love colored pelts.
So, thoughts, great people of RT? opcorn:
Unrelated Note: Why oh why is there a twelve hole cage for $150 on Craigslist right now? -flails- I need monies yesterday. XD If anyone is in AL, please buy that so I don't have to look at it anymore.
On the other hand, while I'm sad to be out of my lovely ruby-eyed darlings, I still would like to have a stable meat source for the home eventually, so I'm planning out a new way of getting it. I know my life situation may change soon, as I'm hoping to leave where I am now in the city to move into a rural area, which means I might attempt something like chickens or hair sheep at any given time, but this does not mean I don't think rabbit meat will be delicious and nutritious, so I might as well consider an alternative to the larger meat breeds.
I hear that Florida Whites and Dutch are both good options, but I'm also wondering about other smaller breeds, like Havana, Lilac, Silver, Standard Chinchilla, and Thrianta. (I have seen all but Havana near where I am at!) I know all rabbits are edible, but I'd love to hear from anyone who has one of the breeds and which breed each person would suggest as a meat rabbit, minimal experience or no. I can imagine Florida White would be the winner and I'd probably try to involve them, but I do so love colored pelts.
So, thoughts, great people of RT? opcorn:
Unrelated Note: Why oh why is there a twelve hole cage for $150 on Craigslist right now? -flails- I need monies yesterday. XD If anyone is in AL, please buy that so I don't have to look at it anymore.