Smiles Jr.
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They grow up so fast.
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Jared77
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Wow, what are the ages in the 2 pics?
lesa
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Absolutely adorable!! Who doesn't love a basket full of bunnies?
Stubbornhillfarm
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So cute!
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I kinda hate to ask this, but.....are they... "meat rabbits"? And if so, How long till they are ready? (I'm not trying to be gory; I've been thinking about trying meat rabbits, so I was just wondering.........)
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The first pic is the day after birth (10-30-2012)
The second pic is at 2 weeks, today.
They are New Zealand Whites and, yes, they're for food. I usually process the bunnies at around 5 lb. which is typically 12 - 13 weeks. I'm sure there are some who disagree but I don't think there is any need for sentiment. We eat cows, pigs, fish, chicken, etc. every day - don't we? It's God's plan.
The second pic is at 2 weeks, today.
They are New Zealand Whites and, yes, they're for food. I usually process the bunnies at around 5 lb. which is typically 12 - 13 weeks. I'm sure there are some who disagree but I don't think there is any need for sentiment. We eat cows, pigs, fish, chicken, etc. every day - don't we? It's God's plan.
Greenthumb18
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Smiles,
Those bunnies sure are really cute!!
I just wanted to ask, you mentioned that their for meat these bunnies when they grow up. Do you keep the breeders though? Then just use the offspring only for meat production, I just thought I would ask. Do you ever change breeders and get a different breed?
Those bunnies sure are really cute!!
I just wanted to ask, you mentioned that their for meat these bunnies when they grow up. Do you keep the breeders though? Then just use the offspring only for meat production, I just thought I would ask. Do you ever change breeders and get a different breed?
journey11
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Certainly one of the healthiest meats you can eat. And very cost efficient too. 
Cuteness can't be denied, but I think that your plain looking ones would be easier to get over that. Besides, I hear that rabbits bred for eating can be quite mean...not for pets!
Cuteness can't be denied, but I think that your plain looking ones would be easier to get over that. Besides, I hear that rabbits bred for eating can be quite mean...not for pets!- Thread starter
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Yes I usually keep three does and one buck all the time. The grand kids are allowed to name the breed stock. Let's see, right now we have Silly Sally, Ariel, Tinkerbell, and Stewart (Stew for short). I'm a little cautious with inbreeding so I purposely got all four of the breeders from different bloodlines. I know some people are not so cautious but I think it is what I should do. I have traded all four of the breeders several times over the years.
Some of the rabbits can get pretty nasty and all of them bite. Their front toenails are like razors but if you can get your hand in there quickly and stroke their back they melt into little cuddle-bugs.
Other than the typical animal care that they need, they're not much trouble to have. I have 5 outdoor cages for summertime and 5 indoor cages for winter. The bunnies can take the cold, but I can't. My hands don't work very well in freezing rain.
Some of the rabbits can get pretty nasty and all of them bite. Their front toenails are like razors but if you can get your hand in there quickly and stroke their back they melt into little cuddle-bugs.
Other than the typical animal care that they need, they're not much trouble to have. I have 5 outdoor cages for summertime and 5 indoor cages for winter. The bunnies can take the cold, but I can't. My hands don't work very well in freezing rain.
