This rabbit was definitely a biggin. Four and a half pounds of meat. After 16 weeks old the meat starts to get tough, so these older rabbits are always boiled and the meat shredded from the bone. I made this pot of soup (about 10 quart stock pot) with the the front and back legs of this rabbit. 2 ears of corn, 3 carrots, 1 sweet pepper, 1 onion and a half a box of noodles. This fed 5 people, two adults and 3 children from 10years old down to 2. Two of us had a second helping and there is still leftovers for a couple of bowls for lunch tomorrow. I am always pleasantly surprised how much you can do with so little. Still have 2# of meat on this carcass that will provide another meal for this family. Rabbits definitely deserve consideration if you're thinking of raising your own meat❤️
Pleasant surprise last night! When Heidrun showed up on the farm we were told she was in her first heat and showed signs of such, wasn't expecting any kids till November. Beautiful Doeling! Momma and little are doing well so far❤️will start milking in about a week!
Been busy today❤️ few pounds of beans snapped, blanched and frozen, eight quarts of bread and butter pickles, and first butcher of the season. Mond tony ad their first solo journey at processing. I'm one proud momma❤️ they both had them finished in less than 30 min, and the meat is no worse for wear than my own first attempts😍