bryan Posted September 15, 2016 Report Posted September 15, 2016 After many years I am back to raising rabbits. The cost is only in the set up. With good advice that cost is very low. If interested or now raising farm animals I suggest you google "rabbit fodder" In the 80's i ran a rabbitry of 100 plus does. Joe
Jon B. Posted September 15, 2016 Report Posted September 15, 2016 As a kid, a buddy and I used to go rabbit hunting in the snow with his grandfather...........rabbit was one of the grandfathers favorite dishes. Used to chase them on foot until they dove into the snow and then pull them out backwards. Thinking your "rabbitry" is much easier method to come by rabbits!!!! Interesting post...thanks!
tony b Posted September 15, 2016 Report Posted September 15, 2016 Hunted bunnies with my Dad as a kid, too. We raised beagles for hunting them. At one point, we had a pack of eight adult dogs. I always looked forward to the puppies, but it was so hard to see them leave when they got old enough to sell.
ckreef Posted September 15, 2016 Report Posted September 15, 2016 I buy rabbit at a local butcher. Cleaned and ready to cook $8 - $10 per rabbit. I have a hard enough time taking care of myself let alone a bunch of rabbits - LOL
bryan Posted September 16, 2016 Author Report Posted September 16, 2016 The post was intended to help those that are or will be feeding farm animals rabbits etc. Fodder will cut feed bills 600-800%. 1 bag rabbit feed = 200 rabbit meals 1 bag barley seed = 14-1600 rabbit meals. Joe
Jon B. Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 Sorry Joe.....didn't mean to hijack your post.......it just brought memories. Jon
Aussie Ora Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 We put up a fence to stop those pesty buggers. My grandmother made the best rabbit stew. What annoys me is rabbit and lamb shanks were for the dogs when I was growing up cheap now they are trying to sell them for top dollar Outback Kamado Bar and Grill
bryan Posted September 16, 2016 Author Report Posted September 16, 2016 6 hours ago, Jon B. said: Sorry Joe.....didn't mean to hijack your post.......it just brought memories. Jon No hijack. Just me pushing cheap feed. Please always post. Joe
Garvinque Posted January 16, 2017 Report Posted January 16, 2017 On 9/15/2016 at 7:45 AM, bryan said: After many years I am back to raising rabbits. The cost is only in the set up. With good advice that cost is very low. If interested or now raising farm animals I suggest you google "rabbit fodder" In the 80's i ran a rabbitry of 100 plus does. Joe What breed are you raising? Cali's, New Zealand's, Rex etc. Have thought about raising a couple of does, with one buck and should give me enough protein supplement for the year! Garvin
bryan Posted January 25, 2017 Author Report Posted January 25, 2017 On 1/16/2017 at 3:09 PM, Garvinque said: What breed are you raising? Cali's, New Zealand's, Rex etc. Have thought about raising a couple of does, with one buck and should give me enough protein supplement for the year! Garvin I raise New Zealand.s. (3 does with 1 buck) If you get the fodder system down the cost is almost nothing. I feed fodder for day feed and grass clippings for night feed. The secret to healthy animals is on demand fresh water. (cheap to do) Joe 1
Garvinque Posted January 25, 2017 Report Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, bryan said: I raise New Zealand.s. (3 does with 1 buck) If you get the fodder system down the cost is almost nothing. I feed fodder for day feed and grass clippings for night feed. The secret to healthy animals is on demand fresh water. (cheap to do) Joe I will read up more on the fodder system have seen some on youtube, for me being single would say two females and one male is adequate or a single female and male? Garvin Edited January 25, 2017 by Garvinque
bryan Posted January 27, 2017 Author Report Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) On 1/25/2017 at 8:09 AM, Garvinque said: I will read up more on the fodder system have seen some on youtube, for me being single would say two females and one male is adequate or a single female and male? Garvin I use rabbit and pork butts for my thank you's. Fry up 8-9 and drop off at local sheriffs station with beans and slaw and 2-3 at Doctors office once or twice a year. Find cages on Craigs. (NO WOOD or Hardware cloth - hanging wire only) $25 or less per hole. Edited January 27, 2017 by bryan 1
