REX X FOR MEAT

well the sarger goes on i have found some more rex but am undicided now wether to choose this breed then again i suppose i have nothink to loose any more thought on this idea would be great:(
 
Well if rabbits are truly that hard to find there should be some assurance in getting rid of what you don't want. I would say go ahead and get your Rex's breed them and start growing the kits out to eat all the while keep looking for some meat rabbits. When you find your meat rabbits sell your adult Rex's and butcher your young ones for the freezer and start again with the meat rabbits.
 
yes that was my thoughts at least im getting something goin will i am waiting on the meat breeds which i am shore i will fined in due time just keen to start my rabbit farm:P:P:P
 
I have some great rabbits for meat. I crossed a New Zealand White with a champian D Aregent. There offspring is ready to butcher at 6 weeks. They are very meaty and tender. I can check into flying one to you if you would like. They are siblings, so you would only want one for breeding. I could send you a yong buck. He would produce good meat rabbots out of the Rex.
The Rex coat does not carry over when you cross breed them. To keep the Rex fur you must breed a Rex to a Rex. I think the Rex breed would be ok for meat.

Let me know if you want me to check into flying one to you. you would need to pay his travel exspences. lisa
 
thanks for the offer but and would take you up on it if you are in australia ;););)
 
have a lot of trouble finding even rex at momment but found a fodder store with a heap of rabbits that look ok all mix breed but think they look like they have a new zealand white look about them so i might give them a go what do people think about breeding rabbits like this for meat
regards mat
 
Hi again ALL domestic rabbits are good to eat. Just get started...
You can raise your own breeders by keeping does from litters that grow up fast. The faster they grow the less money that you spend feeding them..
I butcherd 2 today, They are very good to eat. And good for you!
Let me know how you are getting along with your rabitts. Lisa
 
yes will keep you posted have just finished there cages so i am ready to buy a doe am wondering if i should go for the bigest for my buck is fairly large i was thinking of choosing a med size doe thats a bit more stockie what are peoples thoughts on this
 
well im happy to say that i have found a breeder of meat rabbits and am getting a nz whits next week yippie:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
 
well i picked up my nz doe today and am very happy with her an also the owner gave me a tour of her rabbitry which was great and also sold me a few wire cages so now all i have to do is get started but will have to wait till after christmas for i am going away for a month in dec 11 so i dont think it will give me the time i need to raise my first litter anyway just happy to have them
cheers mat
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Latest posts

Sister Sites

BackYardChickens.com
SufficientSelf.com
TheEasyGarden.com
Back
Top