Hands-on Rabbit Processing Workshop
Depending on the rabbit breed, a single rabbit can produce an average of 300 pounds of meat per year. This means that a small herd, consisting of one buck and two does, can produce an average of 600 pounds of meat annually.
Rabbits are ideal for both small and large homesteads and many suburban homes. In addition, they are among the fastest-growing meat sources available. Raising a rabbit to the age of 3 months will cost you roughly $4.50 to $6.50 per rabbit. This cost is calculated based on the rabbit breed and the current cost of the pellet feed and grass hay. In addition, a small herd will provide a gardener with enough fertilizer and compost for the garden.
Workshop Curriculum
The class not only offers you the skills needed to raise rabbits for meat, but you will also have the opportunity to tour our farm’s rabbitry. See firsthand how we raise enough rabbits to feed our family for a year.
During this hands-on workshop, you will glean the following:
- Why a rabbit husbandry is popular in the suburbs
- Selecting the right breed based on your needs
- How to feed your rabbits: feed options, grass hay, or pasture-raised
- Humane dispatching methods
- How to skin and excavate
- Identify internal organs and how to identify health issues
- How to properly package processed rabbits for long-term storage
- Tips for cooking, canning, and sausage making
- How to create a catching system for the manure, as well as, how to utilize the manure and urine in the garden
Book a Hands-on Workshop
We are happy to add a rabbit processing workshop to the schedule! Come rain or shine, this hands-on rabbit butchering class will take place.
Available hands-on workshop date for 2026:
There are limited spots for this hands-on workshop. Reserving your place now puts you on the path to achieving food freedom.