I'm getting back into raising meat rabbits and I'm thinking about what breeds I want. I raise them for dog food (raw diet) and I'm only doing enough for myself and a few friends so I'm not looking for the biggest or best 'meaty' type.
I do plan to save and use the hides (again, for dogs) so I want something with a good short fur.
I LOVE the feel of the Rex fur so I'm planning to have a couple of them. I also thought having a Flemish buck would get me the size I want - but would he be too big for the Rex does? I also plan to have Cali's and NZ's.
Am I missing a 'must have' breed? I will be doing a colony and feeding as natural as possible (if that matters).
I do plan to save and use the hides (again, for dogs) so I want something with a good short fur.
I LOVE the feel of the Rex fur so I'm planning to have a couple of them. I also thought having a Flemish buck would get me the size I want - but would he be too big for the Rex does? I also plan to have Cali's and NZ's.
Am I missing a 'must have' breed? I will be doing a colony and feeding as natural as possible (if that matters).