Rabbit Meat Facts
1. Cholesterol level in rabbit meat is much lower than chicken, turkey, beef, pork. (Alabama A & M University 1989)
2. Rabbit is lower in % of fat than chicken, turkey, beef, and pork. (USDA circular #549)
3. Unsaturated fatty acids is 63% of total fatty acids. (Dr. Reo)
4. Rabbit is highest in protein%. (USDA circular #549)
5. The office of home economics, state relations of the U S Department of Agriculture has made extensive test and have stated that domestic rabbit meat is the most nutritious meat known to man (or dog?).
6. Rabbit meat has been used and is suitable for special diets, such as those for heart disease patients, diets for the aged, low sodium diets, weight reduction diets, etc. ( Rabbit production Cheek Patton Templeton) . Of course, this is between you and your doctor (vet!!). We do not make any recommendations of this type because we are not qualified.
7. Rabbit has 795 calories per pound. Chicken 810, Veal 840, Turkey 1190, Lamb 1420, Beef 1440, Pork 2050 (USDA circular #549)
8. Rabbits will produce 6 pounds of meat on the same feed and water as a cow will produce 1 pound of meat.
9. Rabbits are raised up off the ground and is one of the cleanest meat.
10. As the worlds human population grows there will be less land to raise food. The rabbit will play a more increasing role in this supply.
11. France is the world's largest producer and consumer of rabbit meat. In Hungary, there are rabbitries with over 10,000 does producing rabbits for export to Italy.
12. Rabbit meat is all white meat.
XL-Jumbo Pastured/Free Range Duck Eggs
Collected daily. Washed with a mild soap and refrigerated until pick-up/delivery.
These eggs are safe and legal for human consumption. We will be at several nearby Farmer's Market with our eggs, so we can deliver any pre-orders to them for free. Just ask!
Price For Pickup on Farm:
$3.00 for half dozen
$6.00 for a dozen
Price at Farmer's Market:
$3.50 for half dozen
$6.50 for a dozen
*NOTICE: For now, our meat products are labeled for "pet consumption". We have not yet lined up a state-inspected facility for processing our meats. That should change, but to be compliant with Federal/State law this is how they are labeled. If you are concerned about where it is processed and how it's handled, please ask us. We would be more than happy to share with you. *
Heritage, Pastured/Free Range Duck
We now offer duck meat to pet owners interested in feeding their dog on the BARF/RAW diet. This is a quality product, raised to high standards. Our ducks are not given any growth hormones, steroids, or antibiotics before being processed. They are on a forage/pasture based diet. Health, of the duck and your pet, is our main concern! Because we are still a small, family-run farm, orders have to be taken in advance of availability. Please email us to find out what we will have and when it will be ready. All orders will be frozen after processing to ensure no meat spoilage.
WE DO HAVE DUCK PRODUCTS AVAILABLE NOW!
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Product |
Price per pound |
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Whole Duck (skinned & gutted) |
$3.00 |
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Duck Organ Meat (heart, liver, gizzards) |
$4.00 |
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Duck Necks |
$1.50 |
Grass-Fed/Pastured Rabbit Meat
We now offer rabbit meat to pet owners interested in feeding their dog on the BARF/RAW diet. This is a quality product, raised to high standards. Our rabbits are not given any growth hormones, steroids, or antibiotics before being processed. They are fed an entirely vegetarian diet consisting mostly of hay and grass. Health, of the rabbit and your pet, is our main concern! Because we are still a small, family-run farm, orders have to be taken in advance of availability. Please email us to find out what we will have and when it will be ready. All orders will be frozen after processing to ensure no meat spoilage.
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Product |
Price per pound |
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Whole Fryer (skinned & gutted) |
$6.50 |
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Rabbit Organ Meat (heart, liver, kidneys) |
$4.00 |
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Rabbit Hides (green) |
$1.00 |
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