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Why We Prefer Meat Rabbits Over Raising Chickens 

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Rabbits vs. chickens, and why we much prefer raising meat rabbits!
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Our family of 6 is taking what we have learned farming our 1 acre in WA, and will be building a brand new homestead from the ground up in Idaho. We raise meat rabbits, meat chickens, laying hens, and have a real passion for compost! We grow fruit, and prune our own trees, and grow all of our own produce. We save our own seed, and can hundreds of jars a year from our garden bounty. We homeschool our children, and firmly believe they should smell like sunshine, and dirt at the end of the day. We want our kids to have real world skills, and know how to do things, as well as have a deep understanding of faith, history, music, and anything else they are passionate about. We are lifelong learners, and can’t wait to learn and explore more as we start our new journey building off grid in the great American Redoubt!

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@archangel20031
@archangel20031 4 года назад
Before the video even starts. 1: Rabbit poop is ready to go in the garden, chicken poop needs composting. 2: Rabbits reproduce faster. 3: Rabbits mature faster than chickens. 4: Rabbit kits are more hardy than chicks. 5: Rabbits take up less space than chickens. 6: Less disease like salmonella. 7: I have never seen a chicken skin hat or chicken skin gloves. Although chickens do give eggs and their crispy baked skin is tasty! 8: The only drawback is rabbits do not lay eggs! 9: Chicken is so different, I'd have a small flock for eggs and the occasional chicken dinner.
@jfeoujfdfeldsam4967
@jfeoujfdfeldsam4967 4 года назад
should try baked rabbit skin
@richardmang2558
@richardmang2558 4 года назад
@@jfeoujfdfeldsam4967 Please share your recipe here. Thanks. I saw this one RU-vid video where the ENTIRE rabbit was cooked, and the skin was eaten. "How to cook Rabbit in Nigeria" by BattaBox ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-950EHDPdW10.html
@vizprave6721
@vizprave6721 3 года назад
As the phrase goes, "... breeds like rabbits"
@janinemaldonado6806
@janinemaldonado6806 3 года назад
I have a rabbit. He is litter boxed trained. My friend said to not use rabbit poop in gardens because they can carry diseases. Do you have information on this?
@brantleytinnin6258
@brantleytinnin6258 3 года назад
@@janinemaldonado6806 no more than really any other animal manure
@sinnahsaint7869
@sinnahsaint7869 4 года назад
OMG. THANK YOU for putting the money right at the front of the video and filling the vid with good info. I hate the popular "watch this 60 min vid for 5 min of info" style.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 4 года назад
You bet, we aren't that kind of channel.
@hitmanch47
@hitmanch47 5 лет назад
Plus, rabbits lay Easter eggs. ;-)
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Cadbury!
@cyborgar15
@cyborgar15 5 лет назад
Mmmm.. Cadbury Eggs....
@willdwyer6782
@willdwyer6782 5 лет назад
Q: Why does the Easter bunny hide the eggs? A: He doesn't want anyone to know he's screwing a chicken.
@audreyabdo7719
@audreyabdo7719 5 лет назад
Good Simple Living And Homesteading I love Cadbury chocolate and the almond bar.
@TotalGAMIX
@TotalGAMIX 4 года назад
Oh yeah I forgot about that
@jamiesnowden76
@jamiesnowden76 5 лет назад
Looking at your hutch design reminded me of my grandpa’s neighbor when I was a kid! His design looked like yours, but had a single wooden tray running at a 45* angle under the hutch to funnel the poop from all 3 cages into a bucket at the end. The trough had about an inch lip on either side to keep it from rolling off and to make sure it all went to the bucket. Saved him having to bend and scoop for the garden!
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
That's a great idea!
@cadillaccass290
@cadillaccass290 5 лет назад
"Really creative at finding ways to die!" 😂😂😂
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Its so true though. They are literally to dumb to get up out of the heat, or out of their own water dish. They can have an acre of shade, but they will sit under the light until they die of heat exposure. I've never seen anything like it, dumb mutant birds.
@reggie8370
@reggie8370 5 лет назад
Good Simple Living And Homesteading lol seriously though. My grandma has chickens that are too dumb to literally bake in the sun
@reggie8370
@reggie8370 5 лет назад
Irfan Osmanovic Jesus, you’re dumb.
@bayridge3569
@bayridge3569 5 лет назад
@@reggie8370 Agree irfan Osman...dumb moron +
@pepsicola4718
@pepsicola4718 5 лет назад
@Irfan Osmanovic Did.....Did you even watch the video?........Are you even aware of the context?
@sallywasagoodolgal
@sallywasagoodolgal 5 лет назад
I could feed my family with 1 rabbit, when it took 2 chickens. Also my rabbits ate vegetable peels, and garden extras, alfalfa pellets, alfalfa hay, and salt. My chickens preferred things I didn't want them eating. They were forever scratching around in the cattle pens, and chasing bugs. I kept worm bins under my rabbit cages, so there were no insects, or smells. I had to clean the chicken coop. Home raised rabbit is very, very good. Better tasting than chicken.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Yes agreed!
@becky2235
@becky2235 3 года назад
Sorry for a newbie question I'm interested in starting to raise rabbits for food. Can anyone tell me what a worm bin is? I'm guessing a container underneath the cages?
@dsteere2303
@dsteere2303 3 года назад
@@becky2235 yep a container full of wirns!
@vonRow
@vonRow 5 лет назад
I'm in the same boat: prefer rabbit to chickens. We raise both, but the cost of feeding a bunny is CHEAP compared to what we spend on a bird. We're fortunate to be able to put up our own hay and veggies which make the rabbits a no-brainer feed-wise.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Yes way less food and waste.
@thorman1089
@thorman1089 4 года назад
But eggs 😍🤤
@TheWolfsnack
@TheWolfsnack 2 года назад
@@thorman1089 ...get at least one Easter bunny
@funnyfarmdad9997
@funnyfarmdad9997 2 года назад
Very informative Melissa. I’m seriously considering starting to raise rabbits this coming spring. We will probably always also do meat chickens but the rabbits would also be for our family. I did almost spew water everywhere when you said they’re giant meat bananas.
@roberthyvalerio2951
@roberthyvalerio2951 2 года назад
Hope your family love the buns my Bunny is six years old and he's so smart and he trust me like a Dog!
@rickj2839
@rickj2839 4 года назад
I was planing on Rabbits and Chickens but from the video I see the best option for us would be Rabbits for Meat and just some layers until they are past there prime. At least if I am understanding correctly lol... Great video, really enjoyed it. Thanks
@stephenandersen4625
@stephenandersen4625 4 года назад
thank you. as a city boy I eat food but really don't know how it works.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 4 года назад
Glad to offer any info we can.
@Northtide
@Northtide 3 года назад
Most people eat and have no idea what process put that steak on the plate. Learn to feed yourself. It puts up a few steps up on the survival chain.
@AJ-ox8xy
@AJ-ox8xy 4 года назад
This was an excellent break down of the pros of rabbits over meat birds. Completely agree with everything you said. I am planning my homestead and I might have to reconsider meat birds for rabbits.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 4 года назад
I really dislike meat birds lol
@BossOfAllTrades
@BossOfAllTrades Год назад
​@@GoodSimpleLivingyea and they eat like crazy
@fozzieprepper6923
@fozzieprepper6923 5 лет назад
The sustainability is why I will start raising rabbits 🐇 in the spring.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
They are very sustainable and affordable.
@archiemunro3824
@archiemunro3824 4 года назад
Good Simple Living you don’t get eggs from rabbits though
@noface9978
@noface9978 4 года назад
fozzie prepper where can I buy some rabbit s?
@zadokmotorfreight2423
@zadokmotorfreight2423 4 года назад
@@archiemunro3824 you'd have to buy an egg laying breed like the Cadbury.....
@ermanbinabdulkadir8255
@ermanbinabdulkadir8255 3 года назад
@fozzie prepper, do it.
@MrCander000
@MrCander000 4 года назад
It was always a treat to go to my grandparents' house to see the rabbits. My grandfather never let us pet them so that we didn't get too attached, but it was still a great time.
@adamsifford6228
@adamsifford6228 Год назад
I now know what my father did to me as a child.
@Northtide
@Northtide 3 года назад
This is a great tutorial on meat processing. I wish you had mentioned inspecting the Lungs and Liver for anomalies. Those of us that are experienced processors do it without thinking, Rookies have to be reminded.
@ladybug9171
@ladybug9171 3 года назад
I grew up on bunny meat😂😂😂. My grandma used to keep them for meat and coats! She made coats of their skin.
@maniyan_wanagi
@maniyan_wanagi 5 лет назад
"Like a giant meat banana" - cracked me right up! Good informative video - thanks!
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Thank you, haha
@tussled1
@tussled1 4 года назад
Ugh that dog tho. Love all those squishy rolls! My dog is squishy too. We could probably make a mini out of the extra 🤪
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 4 года назад
Aw I'd love a mini Captain Wrinkles!
@ang350
@ang350 4 года назад
After the first debacle without the plucker, we decided it was well worth the investment.
@slamboy66
@slamboy66 4 года назад
Plus rabbits are quiet . I also get to tan the hides.
@eyeswideshut2800
@eyeswideshut2800 4 года назад
I hope you don't have them walking on wire.
@slamboy66
@slamboy66 4 года назад
@@eyeswideshut2800 Why would you say that ?
@eyeswideshut2800
@eyeswideshut2800 4 года назад
@@slamboy66 Hers are walking on wire and some RU-vid Homesteaders compassionately make the correction. Why would that be hard to comprehend, the earth is not covered in wire. Poor rabbits want to call 1-800-PETA, "Hey PETA I'm ok with them breeding us for food but they've got us on wire"...ijs
@slamboy66
@slamboy66 4 года назад
@@eyeswideshut2800 I understand , but for some it is function over ??? Mine are in a 400 sq ft coop/run style barn. It is free roam. Everyone has a box, most are named for repeat customers.
@danielgriffith8911
@danielgriffith8911 4 года назад
@@eyeswideshut2800 It really depends on the wire. You can get coated wire and its common practice to add a wood piece where they can get off the wire when they want. You place that in the middle since rabbits use corners to urinate. They poop anywhere.
@Zomfoo
@Zomfoo 5 лет назад
Chickens produce meat and eggs. Peter Cottontail is the only rabbit that delivers eggs.
@TheCitycowgurl90
@TheCitycowgurl90 5 лет назад
what kind of dog is that?! he is so cute and so gentle with the rabbits looks like the perfect livestock guardian!!!!
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
He is a shar pei, only breed I've ever had my entire life! They are very loyal, and very smart. He knows just what belongs here, and will protect baby rabbits, chickens, kittens, you name it. They are great!
@somechickonthenet
@somechickonthenet 5 лет назад
I've been wanting to get rabbits but didn't want to overwhelm myself with having to deal with both rabbits and chickens at the same time, so I went with the chickens. We've had them a few months now, and they go through so much feed it's crazy. I used to buy 18 eggs a week and now that we get almost a dozen a day we barely eat them. And on top of that my kids and I have never had fresh chicken, so I don't even know if we'll like it. But it doesn't matter because I can't stomach the idea of fishing around for guts anyway, so of 15 chickens, 5 are 4 years old and we're basically feeding them all to give away eggs.....Should have gone with rabbits. Lol
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Oh man, haha. Sounds like the typical backyard chicken story! You know, it's never to late! Get a breeding trio (2 does and a buck) and give it a go!
@greensnapper1602
@greensnapper1602 5 лет назад
I Bet If you Eat a Meat Bird you will NEVER BUY Meat in a Store EVER AGAIN Bet
@jackpleb2360
@jackpleb2360 5 лет назад
Your ancestors are crying over this pathetic comment. Do you feed the birds any leftovers or grass? Do you have them pastured or locked up in tiny cages? Chickens are better than rabbits in every way. They are more modest than the promiscuous rabbit. They are smarter and hardier. They lay eggs!!
@donaldmiller8629
@donaldmiller8629 5 лет назад
@Some Chick On The Net , If you have so many eggs , why not sell them ?
@toxic1698
@toxic1698 4 года назад
@@greensnapper1602 I only had to butcher one before I decided to never do that again took me almost 3 months before I could stomach chicken. And before you say anything it was the smell that got me, I mean I used be a butcher there's not a single animal that i know of that smells good on the inside, but my God that was by far one of the worst things I've ever smelled my entire life.
@singleman1986
@singleman1986 5 лет назад
Just a few more advantages with rabbits....Worm beds under static cages produce a ton of worm castings, (SUPER SOIL or 'tea'), and eliminate 'cleanup'. Rabbit meat is VERY lean and has essential amino acids. The 'aroma' is superior. AND, they don't make noise! JMHO. God Bless.~Eli.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Yes, yes, and yes!! Also my son's name is Eli :) God bless!
@singleman1986
@singleman1986 5 лет назад
You're doing a fine job folks. Hope for our future. My hope is that my minimal support and comments are always a Blessing to you.~(OLD, Eli.....LOL).
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
@@singleman1986 thank you so much!!
@hgendron5760
@hgendron5760 3 года назад
I have not processed rabbits yet so it looks much easier however as far as the chickens go when I used to process them I would just peel the skin off, feathers and all just like peeling the hide off of a rabbit and you wind up with skinless meat the same and much easier than plucking
@dianehall5345
@dianehall5345 4 года назад
Lets talk rabbits...thanks so much for this video! I like raising Californians. The New Zealand's were too large for me to handle. Rabbits are the BEST to raise all round. My 10th edition of Encyclopedia for Country Living features a great section of what to feed rabbits if you can not get grain. I did not lose any of my 50 Rock Cornish, but would not bother to raise them again. I like Barred Rocks for eggs and that is it for chickens for me! I want to try to make rabbit manure compost for raising earth and compost worms. I had a college friend who put himself through college by selling bait worms!
@corthew
@corthew 4 года назад
Also, rabbit eggs are much more colorful than chicken eggs. ;)
@Discarabsnation3187y
@Discarabsnation3187y 5 лет назад
I’m no animal rights activist, eat these things to your hearts content. Hell, I’m eating rabbit right now. But goddamn, I could never kill one like I do chickens. They’re just too fuckin cute.
@stephaniep1761
@stephaniep1761 4 года назад
I could never kill a rabbit. It would be like eating a dog.
@dherman0001
@dherman0001 4 года назад
Why should plants bear all the burden for our sustanance?
@barbararickman8543
@barbararickman8543 5 лет назад
I was just thinking about Cornish crosses but now I might just do rabbits after all. My husband had them when he was a kid and his father taught him how to process them. He is well aware of how to grow them and what they eat. Reassessment time.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
We do both, but I far prefer rabbits!
@jimmylittle9393
@jimmylittle9393 4 года назад
They're just too cute for me tbh. Chickens I don't get so attached to haha. It was good hearing you get squeamish too!
@kathryngagne5813
@kathryngagne5813 5 лет назад
Totally agree. Plus we found that we prefer the taste of rabbit over chicken. The meat also pressure cans better because of the low fat content. You just have to learn how to cook them in a different way. Occasionally we get the hankering for a chicken dish but that is why we raise dual purpose heritage breeds. Just think though if the supply trucks stop rolling tomorrow, could you support a flock of chickens or a warren of rabbits? I will never give up my rabbits. One more thing. They are way better suited to our negative twenty to forty bellow celsius Winter temperatures.
@eyeswideshut2800
@eyeswideshut2800 4 года назад
They don't provide enough fat for the brain so make sure you're getting your omega-3s.
@richardmang2558
@richardmang2558 4 года назад
@@eyeswideshut2800 I wonder what the ratio is of Omega 3 to Omega 6 . Comparing chicken meat to rabbit meat. I think there would be a significant Omega 3:6 ratio difference since rabbits are fed a grass based diet and chickens are fed grains.
@eyeswideshut2800
@eyeswideshut2800 4 года назад
@@richardmang2558 The brain needs fat for fuel and rabbits don't have much so you'll be stupid, slow and confused. I learned this from the best survivalist in the country, I had no idea rabbit would not sustain you. Taught me to head harvest, there's moisturizer in that skull...lol
@richardmang2558
@richardmang2558 4 года назад
@@eyeswideshut2800 Please tell us how you "head harvest" and how you prepare and consume what is harvested. This is something I am not familiar with.
@scottbyer2343
@scottbyer2343 3 года назад
Found you guys recently and this is my retirement plan! In the woods away from stupid people. Too many years in the Marine Corps and Homeland Security. My question is, do you have a preferred BRAND of feed pellets for the rabbits? Thank you and your entire beautiful family for the videos. Very informative and entertaining!!!
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 3 года назад
Thank you for your service. We've had great success with Purina complete and timothy hay.
@nicknac93
@nicknac93 4 года назад
How do they taste tho?
@claire_dabear
@claire_dabear 4 года назад
"...like a giant meat banana!" 😂 That got me laughing. I love your channel and your animals! ❤️ Incredible how you do things over there!
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 4 года назад
Thank you
@unassailable6138
@unassailable6138 4 года назад
Thanks for the tips, I wish rabbit meat was more acceptable by society.
@VashtiPerry
@VashtiPerry 4 года назад
Yes seem like they are tasty and reproduce faster.
@bery33
@bery33 3 года назад
It is a accepted all over Europe. Very typical for most countries I know
@CassandraCee_
@CassandraCee_ 4 года назад
Your videos are so helpful. I can’t wait to have my own homestead
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 4 года назад
Awesome, I'm so happy to hear that!
@johnklause9593
@johnklause9593 5 лет назад
How the hell is RU-vid reading my mind?
@tropocal2343
@tropocal2343 5 лет назад
*A.I. using algorithms through monitorization of your "smart" devices.* *THEY know you better than you know yourself.*
@wonderingwoman9977
@wonderingwoman9977 5 лет назад
@@tropocal2343 I should probably stop watching porn.🤓🤣🤣🤣
@tabandken8562
@tabandken8562 5 лет назад
RU-vid, Facebook, and Google just has that ability now. You know they have been listening to everything said around your mobile devices for years, right? All 3 companies "know" every text that shows before you on the screen. They can read pics as well. I was looking at a picture of a menu to a restaurant on facebook. As I stare at the boba tea options, I wonder, "how is that made?". I go to youtube's home page and just as I go to search, I see a suggested video, "How to make boba tea". VERY creepy!!! Maybe they do read minds...
@somechickonthenet
@somechickonthenet 5 лет назад
@@tabandken8562 I've known of this for quite sometime, but I generally don't allow my brain to process it because I think it would drive me to paranoia. But the creepiest part is the "thinking about it". It's easier to explain the ads and stuff as them listening in or tracking your internet use, but what about when you haven't said a word? Idk how many times now I've gone to look something up and no matter how I start the phrase, "how to"..."recipe for"...the top result is almost always word for word what I was going to type, after just those couple of words. Ive even tried to test it. It's creepy.
@tabandken8562
@tabandken8562 5 лет назад
@@somechickonthenet Yes, I know. Just like my menu example.
@alongfortheride7859
@alongfortheride7859 4 года назад
If you put a little cross piece "scraper" on the front of the box you won't have as many kits get pulled out of the box :)
@miqotelover
@miqotelover 4 года назад
Great knowledge, really enjoyed listening to you talk, and explain the difference between rabbits, and chickens. You're fantastic for doing what you do, and sharing it! :D
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 4 года назад
Thank you so much!
@tracy2.0
@tracy2.0 6 месяцев назад
0:32 I swear I’m tired of people saying chickens are dirty, they’re not as dirty as you think they might dust bath, but that’s nothing they just shake it off🫤
@freaky3046
@freaky3046 5 лет назад
Mmmmm meat bananas 🍌
@samstevens7888
@samstevens7888 5 лет назад
That is the best description I have ever heard lol MEAT BANANA
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
So true though.
@musicalatv
@musicalatv 5 лет назад
@@GoodSimpleLiving Yes! Skinning a chicken (instead of plucking) is harder than shopping a rabbit. Once the skin is cut from the back legs and the head is off, it peals right off!
@moonchildfarm127
@moonchildfarm127 5 лет назад
I agree 100% and we haven't even processed any meat chickens yet, because it's too easy to process and raise rabbits! I hate having chicks in the brooder also, I'm hatching out chicks for more layers and I'm so ready to be done! Love my rabbits though and yes, they are cleaner tasting than a chicken to me also!
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
I am even over my layers, I think Im going to be done with chickens for a while. I luke eggs, but not sure the juice is worth the squeeze.
@kingmanspiritsandwine8291
@kingmanspiritsandwine8291 5 лет назад
A baby chick is able to go outside and withstand cold temps at 3 weeks old. Brooding chicks can get annoying sure, but it is usually pretty quick and they are so friggin cute. My kids love love saying Hi to the baby chickies.
@TuckedAwayHomestead
@TuckedAwayHomestead 4 года назад
Like a giant meat banana 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@CPark-qf5bt
@CPark-qf5bt 5 лет назад
I am surprised you don't take the nest boxes out when they are that big. It would make more room for them in the cage. I see you have Cinnamon breed, I just bought three days Cinnamon yesterday, already have New Zealand Whites.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
These are all Rex rabbits. I leave the boxes in until they are 4 weeks old, and then we remove them. It's still chilly at night, and I like them to have the nest.
@grin64
@grin64 4 года назад
Great video thanks so much. Makes good sense. The hangup I have, I never butcher my farm pets. My daughter wants rabbits so looking for a reason to get them. I could sale them or feed them to guests. Lol. The way the economy is going we may have to eat what ever we can.
@wascopI
@wascopI 5 лет назад
my dog is a pig when she sees a rabbit she sees food starts licking her chops and gets all excited, I have to keep her inside when proccesing
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
The dog here is pretty patient, but the cats drive us nuts!
@balanced4harvest552
@balanced4harvest552 5 лет назад
Our neighbours Cross Poodle - Spaniel would totally clean up the area where we processed the chickens. It would be spotless after returning outside after a break! Quite beneficial, and all the dogs were trained to respect the chicken's and turkeys when Free Range. Fortunately, we never lost one, with miles of Forest behind us. We we're very fortunate, when you hear of losses to tiny weasels, foxes and coyotes.
@g.cosper8306
@g.cosper8306 5 лет назад
Thanks for sharing this information. I like the idea of fresh eggs but the cold manure is very attractive to me as a gardener. You were very upfront about your analysis!
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Thank you, glad it was helpful :)
@greatprovider8198
@greatprovider8198 4 года назад
I am on the verge of investing in rabbits, thanks for the wonderful information.
@__seeker__
@__seeker__ 4 года назад
Cyndi Hopper...Cyndi Hopper Guys, her name is Cyndi Hopper.
@willdwyer6782
@willdwyer6782 5 лет назад
I would raise chickens for eggs, but not for meat.
@duanewilliams7353
@duanewilliams7353 5 лет назад
Why not for meat?? I love fried chicken, even when I have to fry it myself!!
@heathercortes9567
@heathercortes9567 5 лет назад
What are you going to do with them after they are too old to lay? That's like two years.
@RegineAteliers
@RegineAteliers 5 лет назад
Rangers....mmm.mmm good!
@MrTmenzo
@MrTmenzo 5 лет назад
@@heathercortes9567 false. Hens live 8 years plus
@tws-d1880
@tws-d1880 5 лет назад
I raise rabbits for eggs
@MathewsonFamily
@MathewsonFamily 4 года назад
I'm so glad I've found you guys. I just invested in our first breeding stock of rabbits.
@fordman7479
@fordman7479 4 года назад
Really creative at finding ways to die, I felt that I used to raise chickens lol
@derekcorreia7135
@derekcorreia7135 4 года назад
I respect your video in thank you for posting, however at the beginning of the video when you showed your daughter's rabbit it looks like she was isolated an OSB board which is oriented strand board and it looks like that had been bites taken from the sides of that board, just a heads up OSB has an adhesive that is toxic so whatever your animals are consuming you are also consuming! Please be safe!!
@Honorary_Redneck
@Honorary_Redneck 5 лет назад
Rabbits and goats are two must haves for large garden areas.. their pellet poop is perfect, slow release and like you said garden gold. Plus anyone who's had rabbit cooked in bacon and stuffed with some peppers 😋
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Yum!!
@noface9978
@noface9978 4 года назад
Ryan Tollmann where can I find some rabbits
@richardmang2558
@richardmang2558 4 года назад
@@noface9978 contact your local 4H or FFA program. Also the local High School may have an Agriculture program and the teacher may be able to sell some rabbits.
@dannydizzle21
@dannydizzle21 5 лет назад
Honestly, I couldnt kill a rabbit they are cute AF. Chickens kinda ugly lol.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
I can see that, lol
@5winder
@5winder 5 лет назад
Cindi Hauper! Hahaha. God bless y'all.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
God bless you! Yes my 6 year old named her that, and had no idea why it was funny!
@RJTheMountainSage
@RJTheMountainSage 4 года назад
Native americans had it right, allow the game to run free and wild. So atleast they live a fulfilling life instead of being crammed together enclosed, waiting for slaughter. Atleast let em run free
@twdjt6245
@twdjt6245 4 года назад
Well native Americans had an entire country to let their game run wild and free in...most of us simply have a back yard with limited space, or a few acres at best...and who has the time to go hunting for eggs or rabbits on their own land, even if you could contain them from running away.
@c.j.rogers2422
@c.j.rogers2422 3 года назад
Native Americans also intentionally started forest fires to drive Game to slaughter, poisoned waterways to harvest fish, and killed birds on their nests for food. Your moral superiority is naive and misplaced.
@davesmith2907
@davesmith2907 5 лет назад
And it tastes like chicken anyway!
@nathanwestfall9412
@nathanwestfall9412 4 года назад
Haha, I have never worried about salmonella before harvesting chicken! Interesting. Welcome to Idaho! I'm glad I found your channel.
@timtaylor-medhurst9665
@timtaylor-medhurst9665 5 лет назад
Just found your videos, awesome, love it! This video is a real eye opener! Begs the question, why do we eat so many chickens when rabbit is so much easier and cheaper??!! Madness! Not sure if you mentioned what breed your rabbits are, what breed do you keep for meat? Are they a high meat yield?
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
That's a great question! We breed Rex rabbits because although they are not the largest rabbits, they are a great dual purpose breed. We save hides and sell live to cover costs.
@timtaylor-medhurst9665
@timtaylor-medhurst9665 5 лет назад
@@GoodSimpleLiving thank you for answering. It sounds like you guys have a pretty good setup. Guessing you sell live as pets, bet you get some interesting looks when you say you're selling the surplus but eating the rest! Lol! Have you made anything from the pelts? I can't wait to have enough pelts to make a giant patchwork rabbit skin bed throw. Now I know how to tan, I'll be keeping all the pelts I can. Only just getting into your channel so playing catch up but from what I've seen so far, huge thumbs up, you have some very lucky kids!
@MrSanteeclaus
@MrSanteeclaus 5 лет назад
Tim Taylor-Medhurst try buying rabbit in the market, you will pay $20 a rabbit in this area. 7 or 8 for chicken. At home it is completely opposite. I agree about raising rabbits. Plus their manure is best for gardening
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
@@timtaylor-medhurst9665 oh yes, some pretty shocked faces for sure! We haven't done much more than throws and runners. I sell most of the hides.
@CuriousinNY
@CuriousinNY 4 года назад
Good Simple Living Hello, I just found your channel and love it and your property. What do you do when you want to get away for a weekend or week with the kids? Who takes care of the rabbits and chickens? Who do you sell your pelts to? This is all so very very interesting! I wish you the best on your move.
@zadokmotorfreight2423
@zadokmotorfreight2423 4 года назад
Wow, very very interesting video! I'm looking into broilers, but I simply never even considered rabbits. Rabbits actually make a lot of sense! Thanks!!
@janetnieves5056
@janetnieves5056 5 лет назад
That's a whole lot of carrots
@hermitholllerhomestead2080
@hermitholllerhomestead2080 5 лет назад
I admit that I prefer plucked chickens but I only process a small number of birds a year. I don't have a plucker, I skin the birds to save time.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
I hear a lot of folks do that, but a skinned bird to me is so similar to a rabbit. The only reason I still raise meat birds is because my kids love the crunchy skin, lol.
@msack6904
@msack6904 5 лет назад
Do you ever smoke rabbit? We have a hard time keeping it moist when smoking, might as well make jerky...which is killer by thr way!
@AridiaMoonWolf
@AridiaMoonWolf 5 лет назад
I put water or fruit juice in a spray bottle and spray the meat down in the smoker every half hour or so. Great for everything I've used it on including rabbit.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
We do, but first we wrap it in bacon! Wrap it up in bacon and smoke with apple juice.... amazing!!
@WestSyde303
@WestSyde303 5 лет назад
Ever smoke Gorilla Glue #4
@donaldmiller8629
@donaldmiller8629 5 лет назад
@Saks Place , I did try to smoke rabbit once. I was never able to get it lit.
@Toolmybass
@Toolmybass 5 лет назад
Use a bullet type smoker that has a bowl (for water) in between the coals and the meat. Juicy like you can't imagine.
@ewakraft5770
@ewakraft5770 4 года назад
Thanks, would it be not wonderful if rabbits could lay eggs. I need my daily eggs!
@jaredlyan7037
@jaredlyan7037 4 года назад
They’re so cute it’s be hard for me to kill them 😭
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 4 года назад
There is a cute factor.
@Crystal-ge9gh
@Crystal-ge9gh 4 года назад
Thank you for the short and sweet explanation, very helpful!😊
@LITTLEMUSTANGFILLY
@LITTLEMUSTANGFILLY 5 лет назад
I really admire y'all's little farm. I hope to have something like it soon. You're one of my favorite homestead channels.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Ah thank you!
@mesquitemagic
@mesquitemagic 4 года назад
I just started watching your channel. Thanks for all of the good information.
@willamdafoe9300
@willamdafoe9300 5 лет назад
I remember my Yaya from Greece would raise rabbits for meat.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Mine too! My Yaya was from Samos!
@willamdafoe9300
@willamdafoe9300 5 лет назад
@@GoodSimpleLiving Awesome! Mine was from Crete 😄
@jc-rq8or
@jc-rq8or 2 года назад
They're also much easier to hide if you live in a town that doesnt allow farming animals, because their so quiet.
@uftc1324
@uftc1324 2 года назад
Yes officer, I have 23 pet rabbits 😊 lol I feel this, that’s what we have to do. The head of animals control lives across the street from us however, knows what we do, and doesn’t care.
@4philipp
@4philipp 5 лет назад
So you separate the litter from the mother around week 6, at what age range do you butcher them?
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
I separate at 6-7 wks and my rex are ready for butcher around 15 weeks.
@adewalesamuel1487
@adewalesamuel1487 5 лет назад
@@GoodSimpleLiving please how many kg (weight) do you get at that 15weeks? Thanks.
@CuriousinNY
@CuriousinNY 4 года назад
Good Simple Living I was thinking the same thing as the other commenter. I’m curious too as to how much meat you get from a rabbit at 15 weeks. I look forward to reading your reply. Also, how many rabbits do you harvest at a time? How many litters (?) do your rabbits produce in a year?
@TLFarm
@TLFarm 4 года назад
Just stumbled across your channel. Just what we were looking for before getting into raising rabbits 👍
@seananthony9357
@seananthony9357 5 лет назад
I just subscribe to channel thank you for making these videos that very informative and entertaining
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Thank you!
@widowkeeper4739
@widowkeeper4739 3 года назад
Really nice video. Everything you said about Cornish X is so true and that's why I'll never do them again. Red Rangers are SO much easier
@ronaldbequeath2307
@ronaldbequeath2307 5 лет назад
I like your channel. Now, love to raise rabbits. Raised 300 as a teen, at the same time raised 525 chickens. Raised the chickens in a broader. That was before the cornish crosses came around. As a youth it wasn't a problem. Now I let the hens hatch the chicks and keep them in runs sometimes never loose any. Same with rabbits your right sometimes one sometimes none. A cornish rooster with my laying hens gives a cornish cross just butcher all of them as soon as I need them. Since I have the practice, I don't mind the plucking, use cones and can do a chicken in 5 minutes so. What I do for animal waste is since was a caterer have 4 of the roaster ovens and heat them up to 350* and add the waste and some water after 45 minutes its over 212* so its sterilized and ready to use, make potting soil and garden soil that way. It cooks while I do other things. Have a good day.
@mcallaghan7681
@mcallaghan7681 5 лет назад
You're going to have to make some videos to share what you know. I've never heard of this before, but I have every kitchen gadget known to mankind.
@AshGreen359
@AshGreen359 5 лет назад
Only drawback is there are no eggs. Though if it were up to me I'd raise ducks for eggs.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
There's no eggs from meat chickens either. You process them at 12 weeks. This is a meat to meat comparison.
@AshGreen359
@AshGreen359 5 лет назад
@@GoodSimpleLiving True, unless you're into stewing hens. Which is all the older ones ate good for
@carlb9101
@carlb9101 5 лет назад
Enjoyed your chicken/rabbit comparison. BTW we raised Cornish X broilers for a number of years while my son was in 4H (He won many ribbons with them). We found that the reason they died easily was because of lack of digestible minerals (dry minerals don't work) We used Growers Mineral Solutions as a liquid mineral source mixed in their feed, and IMO they are the best with lowest possible heavy metals. Our birds were able to run around and even breed at 13 pounds each with zero breast blisters (when I didn't get them butchered in time). Dipping cleaned birds in at least 3% hydrogen peroxide will get rid of Salmonella bacteria. We will consider trying rabbits, sounds interesting. I had to quit with chickens because I became severely allergic after some really nasty chicken dust blew in my eyes when i was working on the coop on a windy day. My eyes swell up like balloons when exposed to chicken dust. Colloidal Silver drops in my eyes clears it up quickly, but it is still a pain. Another option is to just skin the birds instead of plucking them.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Oh very interesting!
@balanced4harvest552
@balanced4harvest552 5 лет назад
Thanks for the Tip on using Hydrogen Peroxide in the Scalding Water.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
You might try rabbits, they don't produce that dust that chickens do
@thefarmtrepreneur-building6539
@thefarmtrepreneur-building6539 4 года назад
I'm looking forward to having rabbits at my farm making me cold manure for my plants and meat for our bellies 😁
@BenChung78
@BenChung78 4 года назад
I do not eat rabbits because they are considered unclean according to the jewish Bible.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 4 года назад
That is true. I'm a Christian so I obviously see it as a fulfilled law. The European domestic rabbit are a different species from the dessert hares of the bible, and we use wire bottom cages so they can't eat poop, but I understand they are not considered kosher. Shalom.
@blackranch7883
@blackranch7883 4 года назад
i have a goldfish
@timothycampbell4704
@timothycampbell4704 5 лет назад
Rabbits can be spun and apply pressure to the chest stomach all the guys will come out intact it's a way easier way to gut them no knife needed no messy hands
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
I've seen the balloon processing lol
@troyyarbrough
@troyyarbrough 5 лет назад
I've raised rabbits for meat. I could clean 4 or 5 rabbits in the same time it took to clean 1 chicken.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Yes agreed, and not nearly as stinky.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
We have both, meaties and the "laying ladies".
@kingmanspiritsandwine8291
@kingmanspiritsandwine8291 5 лет назад
@@GoodSimpleLiving A coop is not supposed to be stinky. If it is stinking then you are doing something wrong. Very wrong. Deep bedding is all you need to control that stink, soak up the moisture, and lock it in until compost time. You catch a whiff of ammonia and you just add more carbon to the bedding. Done and done.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
@@kingmanspiritsandwine8291 I just think chickens stink in general. They stink to process too. Even our tractored meat chickens had a smell, and they got fresh pasture twice a day.
@TotalGAMIX
@TotalGAMIX 4 года назад
Wow for real!?
@elricofarmer1561
@elricofarmer1561 5 лет назад
Buddy from way back in highschool, his father made rabbit summer sausage from his meat rabbits. It's THE BEST summer sausage I've ever eaten! 😋😋😋
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Yum! Yeah it's a highly overlooked meat.
@Pendulum_Swings
@Pendulum_Swings 5 лет назад
Don't eat my rabbit :'(
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Why would I eat your rabbit?
@gewgulkansuhckitt9086
@gewgulkansuhckitt9086 5 лет назад
I chose rabbits over chickens as well, but those little green eggs taste terrible.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Yeah, no matter how you crack em they are never good, haha
@alfaholic3
@alfaholic3 5 лет назад
"Meat Banana"😂👍
@NunYaO
@NunYaO 4 года назад
Have you looked into using enclosed nesting boxes to reduce kit loss? There's an interesting design on therabbitrycenter-dot-com under helpful tips. They've reduced their loss rates by 75% & basically only lose peanuts now because of their box design. Being along the Gulf Coast, I don't have to deal with really harsh winters; but, I'm looking into using the boxes to help in my hottest months of summer. Anyway, just a thought.
@ladyfortunaadams8836
@ladyfortunaadams8836 5 лет назад
I agree with everything you say about rabbits vs chickens. My one regret about rabbits is the tiny bones both along spine and elsewhere. I don't like to cook them for others because I have to warn them to be careful about the bones. Also I like the taste of chicken a little more.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Yeah those can be tricky when you slow cook.
@Karaiathin
@Karaiathin 4 года назад
All of this is so interesting! I'd like to ask-- do you sell/process pelts as a value added product? And, if you finish the kits on outdoor grass, do you worry about parasites/introduced bacteria?
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 4 года назад
Hi there, I do process my own pelts. I have 2 videos on it under my raising meat rabbits playlist. As far as pasture raising the growouts, we have not run into any issues with parasites. The best way to avoid that is to keep them on fresh grass, and move the tractor 2 times a day as they get bigger. As long as they have fresh grass they won't eat down into the soil. Most parasites in wild rabbits are picked up from the dirt where other wild animals are grazing and pooping also.
@eli3568
@eli3568 4 года назад
Your doggie is so cute! I'd like to note that you are overlooking one key element of the chicken vs rabbit debate: Chickens are hilarious! The amusement pays for itself. Lol.
@rodneysmart9774
@rodneysmart9774 4 года назад
They can be funny and I like the sounds of chickens.
@TheOriginalRick
@TheOriginalRick 3 года назад
Nothing beats watching baby rabbits run around like crazy. Can spend hours doing that.
@samiam777
@samiam777 3 года назад
I just love your channel!! Kauai mama here raising rabbits for the first time. Finding all your info so very helpful
@acmh2023
@acmh2023 4 года назад
Hahahaha she said “this buck is about to see some action” 😂
@K3Flyguy
@K3Flyguy 4 года назад
I just found you! Nice video, Iit appears that I align with your family values, and ideas ! You have a new subscriber! Thank you for sharing!
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 4 года назад
Thank you very much! Hope you enjoy our channel!
@jackpleb2360
@jackpleb2360 5 лет назад
I just caught a bunch of wild rabbits in my garden. I am going to keep them and raise them. I know that you should not do that but im going to anyways. Nobody can stop me. And if i get bored ill throw them to my dog or my cat since they both love baby bunny.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Cottontail can carry a number of diseases during the warm months, just be aware of that when eating or raw feeding.
@AnissaM63
@AnissaM63 3 года назад
Please educate me on the difference between meat rabbits vs other rabbits if there is a difference...I'm totally clueless
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 3 года назад
There isn't, some breeds just grow quicker
@AnissaM63
@AnissaM63 3 года назад
@@GoodSimpleLiving got it and I liked the part about meat rabbits vs chicken...sounds so much healthier...thanks for explaining ✌🏼
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 3 года назад
@@AnissaM63 I think its good to try both, just our personal experience
@infinitepowers6224
@infinitepowers6224 4 года назад
I really appreciate you and your families knowledge! Thank you so much, I subscribed!!
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 4 года назад
Thank you!
@nobo1682
@nobo1682 4 года назад
If rabbits ever become mainstream, to the point of seeing them in the avg supermarket anywhere, expect them to emulate the same problem with chicken.
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 4 года назад
Commercially yes, but on the small homestead they will remain cleaner and easier.
@nidohime6233
@nidohime6233 4 года назад
In some places like Spain they eat rabbit but not that often.
@durece100
@durece100 4 года назад
Chickens are omnivores. Rabbits are herbivores. Some people prefer organic bunny meat.
@donjames6536
@donjames6536 5 лет назад
Really Interesting. I was going to go with Chickens before I watched this. Can you show how to build a Rabbit Hutch? That would be really helpful. Does the term "Quick Like a Bunny" reference the rabbits' ability to run fast or mate fast?
@GoodSimpleLiving
@GoodSimpleLiving 5 лет назад
Both lol! We have already built our hutch, but we do show it in several videos. We have an entire rabbits series we are working on right now with many videos showing the entire process.
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