lyndseyrk
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My mind is a mess right now. I'm trying to figure out what the best route for me to go with this rabbit hobby.
Original plan: raise rabbits for our own consumption. Sell a few here and there for feed costs.
Setbacks: Haven't sold a single live rabbit (did sell 3 carcasses though).
Due to all the tiny bones, dh and I have decided that eating rabbit on a regular basis is a PITA.
I need a new plan. I desparately want to continue to have and breed rabbits. But what's the purpose of breeding if I don't have an outlet for the babies? Haven't tried it yet, but plan on trying to feed them to the dogs. Although better for the dogs, that will make my dog food bill much higher. I'm trying a litter of Easter bunnies this year, but I have my doubts on how well that will go. SOME of my rabbits are pedigreed and from decent show stock. Thought about trying to breed for that aspect and selling to 4-Hers and show people, but it's kinda hard to sell show-quality when you don't show yourself. I'm REALLY trying not to get bit by the show bug again. Too much time and money involved at a time and place where I'm not at right now. I've spent so much time and money these past 9 months on these rabbits that I hate for it to go to waste.
Suggestions or other ideas anyone?
Original plan: raise rabbits for our own consumption. Sell a few here and there for feed costs.
Setbacks: Haven't sold a single live rabbit (did sell 3 carcasses though).
Due to all the tiny bones, dh and I have decided that eating rabbit on a regular basis is a PITA.
I need a new plan. I desparately want to continue to have and breed rabbits. But what's the purpose of breeding if I don't have an outlet for the babies? Haven't tried it yet, but plan on trying to feed them to the dogs. Although better for the dogs, that will make my dog food bill much higher. I'm trying a litter of Easter bunnies this year, but I have my doubts on how well that will go. SOME of my rabbits are pedigreed and from decent show stock. Thought about trying to breed for that aspect and selling to 4-Hers and show people, but it's kinda hard to sell show-quality when you don't show yourself. I'm REALLY trying not to get bit by the show bug again. Too much time and money involved at a time and place where I'm not at right now. I've spent so much time and money these past 9 months on these rabbits that I hate for it to go to waste.
Suggestions or other ideas anyone?