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wayland · Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 1171 Location: Campile. Wexford

Have any of you`s guys thought of producing rabbits for meat? Although all our veg waste goes in the compost bins I would rather try and get something for the table from it. Rabbits will produce more prime meat than any other animal from a given space. it seems a good idea to me. We did keep NZ whites for a number of years and very good they were in our tiny garden. We will be getting some breeding stock from the UK next year. Wink

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phil · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 12:35 pm Post subject:

I have thought of keeping a few NZwhites but the cost of breeding stock puts me off.

wayland · Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 1171 Location: Campile. Wexford

The last breeding stock that I got was from Melton Mowbray mart. Since bird flu the small livestock mart is closed so I have to get them from commercial breeders. I will get unrelated stock so If you want a few kits then no problem Wink

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tractorpunk · Joined: 02 Jul 2009 Posts: 37 Location: east Galway

i'm trying to get started with a few rabbits here too. we picked up a couple of does this summer, i'm not too sure what breed they are, possibly English spots. they're not as fast growing as NZs and dont make such a good carcass but they were a lot cheaper and that counts for a lot around here!
I'm still waiting for a pure bred NZ buck from some folk in Monoaghan who claim to be the only NZ breeders in Ireland, (could be an opening for you there wayland)

I have noticed though that there seems to be a bit of a taboo about breeding rabbits for the pot. anyone who sees the does always starts looking at me very suspiciously and asking what i'm gonna do with them. it seems that they're a bit too cuddly for eating. personally i cant wait to get one in the oven

wayland · Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 1171 Location: Campile. Wexford

The Californian is another good eating rabbit which may be available. They are white with the occasional black spot. As to the taboo of eating rabbits. Young lambs are so cute but they still get eaten. I have little time for the softies who eat meat providing someone else does all the gory stuff. Good luck with your rabbits Tractorpunk.
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phil · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 11:20 am Post subject:

Chris i would certainly be interested, are you getting them sent over from the UK, or is it someone over here who breeds them.

patsonline · Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Posts: 39 Location: North Mayo

phil · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 3:05 pm Post subject:

These are the only ones i have found for sale in Ireland,what do you think of the price.

http://www.donedeal.ie/find/all/a...d/new%20zealand%20white%20rabbits

Camile · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:06 pm Post subject:

Hi guys,

No experience of rabbits except as pets .. but how about those Rex:
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/otheranimals/1014244

Less of an investment but would still make a decent meal me think.

Camile

Camile · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:07 pm Post subject:

Or try this guy:
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/otheranimals/1014244

He ain't too far from us ...

Camile