sawfish99
Loving the herd life
We are currently running 5 does in production and 2 bucks. I have 2 does being raised to join production. Our biggest issue is moving the meat. We use 1 fryer a week for our family, but I have 14 in the freezer, 12 ready to go to freezer camp in a week or so, 2 litters at about 3 weeks, and 2 does due tomorrow. We have been advertising for sale on CL, but the ads get flagged around here. I have also been selling some through a farm's market type site, but it is not proving to be the cash cow I was hoping for. We were selling fryers for $6/lb, but raised prices to $6.50/lb due to feed costs going up so much. As it is, I know it is costing us about $4/lb to raise the rabbits.
So, I was wondering. Do others sell rabbit as raw dog food? If so, how much does it sell for in your area? I have heard it is best to grind the bone, organs, and meat together then freeze. What kind of grinder do you use?
I would love to expand the rabbitry if we could move the product.
So, I was wondering. Do others sell rabbit as raw dog food? If so, how much does it sell for in your area? I have heard it is best to grind the bone, organs, and meat together then freeze. What kind of grinder do you use?
I would love to expand the rabbitry if we could move the product.