How to raise quality Meat Pens by Darrell Howe, former President National Californian Rabbit Club
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- čas přidán 26. 02. 2023
- Learn from Darrel Howe as he teaches how to raise a quality rabbit meat pen in 8 easy to understand steps.
Recorded at the Michigan State Rabbit Breeders Association Rabbit School.
Download his worksheets here. payhip.com/b/ZrUAx
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I come from 60+ years of selling market lambs. I have gotten back into rabbit meat pens about 5 years ago. One thing that has puzzled me with meat pens is the importance rabbit people place on a broken tooth or a missing toenail. They are meat pens and their goal in life is to reach market weight and go to market. No meat rabbit buyer ever won't buy a meat rabbit if it has a toenail missing. Lambs are judged on their confirmation and muscularity. They are also evaluated on fat thickness and conditioning. Why do rabbit people worry about things that are of no economic importance if the rabbit has reached market weight and will be harvested immediately. Interested in your thoughts
Some market shows are “no-flip” which means we do not check for DQs
I think a big thing is also how dramatic rabbits can be.
A chipped tooth or broken toe = pain and stress. When it comes to rabbits, that almost always means they go off feed or don't eat as much.
Which obviously affects growth rate and muscle conditioning
@@klover_leaf hmm good point(s) 👍
@@TheRabbitShow are they no longer flipping due to the thought of it being mean or hurtful to the rabbit? Just wondering …
@KeepPrayingCA Proper ARBA or breed class shows still flip!
Flipping a rabbit is 100% necessary for basic grooming and health checks.
It's becoming less common for market animals, as a miscolored toenail or broken toe don't technically effect that carcass/meat quality of the animal.
They are lovely pets for me, not meat!
If only lots of people know how sweet, adorable, and loyal pets they are.
Bunnies can give you so much joy, just like your own children. They are fragile, but very funny and wonderful. Specially those domesticated rabbits. Just watch plenty of videos how cute they are while making their own bed before going to sleep or even your own bed!... I don't know how can you make them as food just like that.
Well... Just my opinion. Spread the love for the bunnies! 💖🐇💖
Pigs are sweet, loyal pets too.
Rabbits were domesticated for meat!
They absolutely can be lovely pets. But they also have to fulfill their original purpose.
I know Darrell personally! His rabbits aren't only gorgeous, they're also extremely healthy and happy.