I've been getting some requests here and there that I sell some rabbits for meat. I understand that people want the meat, but the laws on selling aren't geared toward the individual.
So far, I've just told the folks that I can't sell processed rabbits, but could sell a live one. These aren't city folks who think meat comes from the grocery store, but are actual real people that see or even raise livestock of their own. They still don't care for the idea of butchering a rabbit themselves.
This morning I got another of these requests and the guy seemed surprised that all of my meat goes into my own freezer. He really seemed to want some rabbit meat.
I don't need the money, so it's not really a consideration. I don't want to put any effort into loopholes that allow me to sell under the radar. I'd like to share, but it seems like giving it away would set a bad precedence. On the other hand, I have a commercial freezer that's so full, I have to put the pelts I was saving in the trash just to make room for today's processing.
I'm not sure what to ask for in exchange for a few frozen rabbits. Feed would be obvious, but I don't want to put financial pressure on them either. Should I ask for dandelions, sunflowers, veggies, etc?
I guess I'm just confused and thinking out loud. I can't think of a greater feeling than sharing a hand raised crop, be it zucchini, tomatoes or rabbits.
So far, I've just told the folks that I can't sell processed rabbits, but could sell a live one. These aren't city folks who think meat comes from the grocery store, but are actual real people that see or even raise livestock of their own. They still don't care for the idea of butchering a rabbit themselves.
This morning I got another of these requests and the guy seemed surprised that all of my meat goes into my own freezer. He really seemed to want some rabbit meat.
I don't need the money, so it's not really a consideration. I don't want to put any effort into loopholes that allow me to sell under the radar. I'd like to share, but it seems like giving it away would set a bad precedence. On the other hand, I have a commercial freezer that's so full, I have to put the pelts I was saving in the trash just to make room for today's processing.
I'm not sure what to ask for in exchange for a few frozen rabbits. Feed would be obvious, but I don't want to put financial pressure on them either. Should I ask for dandelions, sunflowers, veggies, etc?
I guess I'm just confused and thinking out loud. I can't think of a greater feeling than sharing a hand raised crop, be it zucchini, tomatoes or rabbits.
