Raising Rabbits In Your Backyard

Healthy, Sustainable, Economical

A Little History!

During earlier times, and up thru the 1940s and '50s, rabbit meat was common on the dinner table. However, rabbit lost its popularity after “Big Agriculture” saw cattle as a way to maximize profits with government support and industry marketing. Because of this, America switched to eating red meats, and stopped eating rabbit.

Today, families want to eat a healthy diet, and to know the source of their food.

With the perils of climate change racing forward, we, as humans, ask the question, 'What else can I do?'

Raising rabbits in your backyard makes a lot of sense:

• The healthiest of meats

• Sustainable

• Economical

• Reduces global warming indirectly.

THE HEALTHIEST OF MEATS

• Excellent source of vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

• High in vitamins B3 and B12, iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and selenium.

• Excellent balance of fatty acids. Richer in omega 3 than chicken or pork.

• Rich in easily digestible protein (3oz serving = approx. 28 grams protein).

• Lower in saturated fat and calories then either beef, pork, chicken or fish.

• Contains the least amount of fat among all the other available meats.

• Almost cholesterol free as well as low in sodium, and therefore recommended by The American Heart Association for people with heart problems or high blood pressure.

ECONOMICAL - CHEAP TO PRODUCE

• Rabbits produce more meat per pound of feed consumed then any other domestic animal.    

• The cost per pound to produce rabbit meat is less than any other meat.

• A rabbit serves 5 - 6 people.

SUSTAINABLE / ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

• Low maintenance

• No noise and no smell

• Creates fertilizer ready to use for your garden

• Their food consumption is minimal

• They reach harvest maturity in 10 weeks

• Rabbit pelt & fur have several uses

REDUCES GLOBAL WARMING

• If your family decides to STOP, or reduce, eating RED MEATS, and start eating RABBIT!

• Growing animals for red meat production produces methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide, which are released into the atmosphere, and significantly contribute to global warming. 

• In addition, 80% of all antibiotics are consumed by the livestock industry.

RABBIT PREPARATION

• Rabbit combines both healthy eating and good flavor.

• Rabbit is typically lean.

• The tender, all white meat tastes similar, but not identical, to chicken.

WHY NOT INCORPORATE RABBIT INTO YOUR DIET TODAY?

• If you’ve never tried rabbit, many farmer’s markets have vendors who sell them.

READY TO RAISE YOUR OWN RABBITS?

 TWO  DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST:

1.   Raising Rabbits and Constructing Housing.

This document provides a detailed understanding of breeding, raising and maintenance of meat rabbits, and constructing a sustainable housing environment.

2.   Harvesting Your Rabbits  

This video provides a detailed understanding of harvesting your rabbits.

COST

All proceeds will be donated to Sustainable Projects

• Raising Rabbits and Constructing Housing                $25

• Harvesting Your Rabbits                                        $25

• Package (both documents)                                     $40
  Package includes Q&A with Papa John

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