Rabbit Processing Workshops
This workshop will cover a variety of topics involved in raising and processing meat rabbits. All students will have hands-on experience in the butchering process as well as time to ask questions. Come learn how to manage and utilize your rabbit herd successfully.
This workshop is approximately 2 - 2.5 hours.
We will cover:
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Breeds best for meat
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Housing and nutritional needs
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Cage system versus colony raising
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Anatomy and confirmation
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Methods of dispatching and set-ups
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Label requirements for meat sales
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Market laws
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Portioning cuts, packaging and more!
Pricing Information
Workshops are $30 per person. This DOES NOT include the rabbit. Each student can process up to TWO rabbits. Please bring a small cooler to take home your meat and wear appropriate clothing.
Rabbits can be purchased from us for $20 each or seek out rabbits from another local breeder. Each student can bring his/her own rabbits (up to TWO), but must be HEALTHY and kept in a transport cage until dispatch.
Check out our Facebook page for workshop dates.