Raising Rabbits for Meat by Eric Rapp (English) Paperback Book

Description: Raising Rabbits for Meat by Eric Rapp, Callene Rapp One of the most sustainable, nutritious, and economic sources of meat available, rabbits can be easily raised in a range of locations and climates. Raising Rabbits for Meat is the how-to guide to help you succeed in setting-up and running a home rabbitry for a steady source of meat or income. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description How to raise rabbits for a steady source of meat and incomeRabbits are one of the most sustainable, nutritious, and economic meat sources available. They can easily be raised in a variety of locations and climates, and require less space and infrastructure than many other species of livestock.Raising Rabbits for Meat is the how-to guide to help you succeed in starting and running a home rabbitry for a steady source of meat or income. Coverage includes:The history of the domestic rabbitInformation on breeding, housing, and harvestingTools to help you succeed with your programAn emphasis on heritage breeds.Raising Rabbits for Meat provides a solid foundation for success in raising rabbits and is ideal for anyone interesting in starting a small rabbitry for home use or to market rabbit meat as a business opportunity. Back Cover How to raise rabbits for a steady source of meat and income ... destined to become the single authority on all aspects of creating and maintaining a successful meat rabbit business ... should be on the bookshelf of every livestock farmer out there. -- HANK WILL, Editorial Director, Ogden Publications The Rapps dedication to breed integrity and to rabbit health is exceptional, and this book will be essential for anyone interested in raising rabbits -- from the homesteader to the commercial farmer. -- MEREDITH LEIGH, author, The Ethical Meat Handbook and Pure Charcuterie RABBITS ARE one of the most sustainable, nutritious, and economic meat sources available. They can easily be raised in a variety of locations and climates, and require less space and infrastructure than many other species of livestock. Raising Rabbits for Meat is the how-to guide to help you succeed in starting and running a home rabbitry for a steady source of meat or income. Coverage includes: The history of the domestic rabbit Information on breeding, housing, and harvesting Tools to help you succeed with your program An emphasis on heritage breeds. Raising Rabbits for Meat provides a solid foundation for success in raising rabbits and is ideal for anyone interested in starting a small rabbitry for home use or to market rabbit meat as a business opportunity. ... common-sense practical advice coupled with the Rapps notorious wit make this book a delightful read. -- JEANNETTE BERANGER, Senior Program Manager, The Livestock Conservancy * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ERIC AND CALLENE RAPP have owned and operated the award-winning Rare Hare Barn since 2005, now the largest heritage-breed meat-rabbit enterprise in the United States. What started as a simple desire to have more control over their own food supply quickly expanded into a unique business, supplying heritage breed fryers to local restaurants. They have over 50 years of combined experience handling nearly every species of domestic livestock, and are active members of The Livestock Conservancy. Callene is also a regular contributor to Grit magazine. They live and farm in Leon, Kansas. Flap How to raise rabbits for a steady source of meat and income ... destined to become the single authority on all aspects of creating and maintaining a successful meat rabbit business ... should be on the bookshelf of every livestock farmer out there.-- HANK WILL, Editorial Director, Ogden Publications The Rapps dedication to breed integrity and to rabbit health is exceptional, and this book will be essential for anyone interested in raising rabbits -- from the homesteader to the commercial farmer.-- MEREDITH LEIGH, author, The Ethical Meat Handbook and Pure Charcuterie RABBITS ARE one of the most sustainable, nutritious, and economic meat sources available. They can easily be raised in a variety of locations and climates, and require less space and infrastructure than many other species of livestock. Raising Rabbits for Meat is the how-to guide to help you succeed in starting and running a home rabbitry for a steady source of meat or income. Coverage includes: The history of the domestic rabbit Information on breeding, housing, and harvesting Tools to help you succeed with your program An emphasis on heritage breeds. Raising Rabbits for Meat provides a solid foundation for success in raising rabbits and is ideal for anyone interested in starting a small rabbitry for home use or to market rabbit meat as a business opportunity. ... common-sense practical advice coupled with the Rapps notorious wit make this book a delightful read.-- JEANNETTE BERANGER, Senior Program Manager, The Livestock Conservancy * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ERIC AND CALLENE RAPP have owned and operated the award-winning Rare Hare Barn since 2005, now the largest heritage-breed meat-rabbit enterprise in the United States. What started as a simple desire to have more control over their own food supply quickly expanded into a unique business, supplying heritage breed fryers to local restaurants. They have over 50 years of combined experience handling nearly every species of domestic livestock, and are active members of The Livestock Conservancy. Callene is also a regular contributor to Gritmagazine. They live and farm in Leon, Kansas. Author Biography Since 2005, Eric and Callene Rapp have owned and operated the award-winning Rare Hare Barn, the largest heritage-breed meat-rabbit enterprise in the United States. What started as a simple desire to have more control over their own food supply quickly expanded into a unique business, supplying heritage breed fryers to local restaurants. Together they have over 50 years of combined experience handling nearly every species of domestic livestock, and are active members of The Livestock Conservancy. Callene is also a regular contributor to Grit magazine. They live and farm in Leon, Kansas. Table of Contents Acknowledgments 1. The History of Rabbit Keeping 2. Whats Your Plan? 3. Rabbit Biology 4. Rare Breeds and Conservation Breeding 5. Selecting and Handling Rabbits 6. Housing and Environment 7. Basic Rabbitry Equipment 8. Diet and Nutrition 9. Hands-On Evaluation of the Rabbit 10. Breeding and Reproduction 11. Kindling 12. Milestones and Management — Birth to Harvest 13. Processing, Storage and Distribution 14. Cooking with Rabbit Meat 15. Rabbit Ailments and Health Problems Appendix: Rabbit Breeds Endnotes Index About the Authors About New Society Publishers Promotional How to raise rabbits for a steady source of meat and income Long Description How to raise rabbits for a steady source of meat and income Rabbits are one of the most sustainable, nutritious, and economic meat sources available. They can easily be raised in a variety of locations and climates, and require less space and infrastructure than many other species of livestock. Raising Rabbits for Meat is the how-to guide to help you succeed in starting and running a home rabbitry for a steady source of meat or income. Coverage includes: The history of the domestic rabbit Information on breeding, housing, and harvesting Tools to help you succeed with your program An emphasis on heritage breeds. Raising Rabbits for Meat provides a solid foundation for success in raising rabbits and is ideal for anyone interested in starting a small rabbitry for home use or to market rabbit meat as a business opportunity. 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