New Zealand White and Californian rabbits are the most commonly used breeds; however, 14 others are also considered viable for meat production. Let’s take a look at nine of the most commonly used.

As Grace Asbenson tells it, her brother first began raising meat rabbits as a project for his 4-H club back in 2007. When he finished school, another brother picked it up soon afterward.

There are of course wild rabbits in existence alongside the many domesticated breeds. Rabbits have been bred specifically for centuries for various reasons – chiefly for meat, fur, beauty (show ...

According to Arthur Tumwine, a rabbit expert from the agriculture ministry, when it comes to rabbit farming, choosing a breed is key, especially if the purpose is to rear them for meat.

Rabbit farming is gaining traction in South Africa. Farmer Daisy Moleko spoke to Octavia Avesca Spandiel about the breeds, ...

This breed is treated as a multipurpose breed for meat and as pets. Here are common rabbit breeds in Kenya. Californian white This is a commercial breed developed in the US.

This is the biggest official rabbit breed, and also one of the oldest, with a breed standard dating back to 1893. They have been used for meat and fur, as well as pets, breeding and show animals.

He says he sells a kilo of rabbit meat for Sh520 and some rabbit breeds like the Flemmish giant can fetch seven to eight kilos if fed well. interested farmers from as far as Nyeri, Eldoret and ...

But that doesn't mean there isn't a market for the meat. At Bay Area restaurants, "they're crying for rabbits," says Higgins. "The demand has always been there.

The competition was on display this week at the Chelsea Community Fair, where judges assess the animals in four categories.