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Rabbits

Meat Rabbits

Meat rabbits are one of the most efficient, reliable, and low-maintenance protein sources you can add to any homestead or preparedness plan. They reproduce quickly, thrive in small spaces, grow on inexpensive feed, and provide a steady supply of high-quality meat year-round. For anyone building self-reliance, meat rabbits offer a sustainable protein supply that doesn’t require large pastures, heavy equipment, or significant daily labor.

Perfect for anyone

Rabbits fit perfectly into a preparedness mindset: they’re quiet, clean, fast-growing, and easy to process. They also contribute to the overall homestead system by producing manure that can be used directly in the garden to build soil fertility—no composting required. Whether you’re preparing for supply-chain disruptions or simply wanting healthier, home-raised food, meat rabbits are a dependable addition to any prepper setup or small homestead.

What we offer

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8 week old baby bunnies

Healthy, well-socialized 8-week-old rabbit ready for your homestead, breeding program, or meat rabbit setup. Raised on high-quality feed, clean water, and handled daily, these bunnies come from strong, productive lines known for fast growth, good temperament, and excellent feed efficiency.

At 8 weeks, they are fully weaned, hardy, and ready to transition to their new home. Perfect for starting or expanding a self-reliant meat rabbit system, adding new genetics to your breeding stock, or raising as a backyard grow-out project. Durable, low-maintenance, and a great fit for families learning homesteading or preparedness skills.

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Breeding pair

Reliable, healthy breeding pair selected from strong, productive meat rabbit lines. These rabbits have demonstrated excellent growth rates, solid body structure, and calm temperaments—ideal traits for starting or strengthening a sustainable meat rabbit program.

The pair is well-conditioned, reproductive age, and ready to begin producing litters for your homestead or preparedness setup. Rabbits are one of the most efficient protein sources you can raise, and a proven breeding pair gives you an immediate jump-start in building a consistent, year-round supply of high-quality meat.

A great fit for beginners and experienced homesteaders alike, this pair offers dependable genetics, low upkeep, and the foundation for a self-sustaining rabbitry.

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Processing class

Learn how to confidently and humanely process your own meat rabbits from start to finish. This hands-on class walks you through every step: proper handling, dispatching, skinning, gutting, cleaning, and packaging. You’ll learn safe, efficient techniques you can repeat at home, whether you're raising rabbits for personal use or building a long-term preparedness plan.

Students leave with practical, real-world skills, a clear understanding of tools and sanitation, and the confidence to produce their own high-quality meat. Perfect for homesteaders, preppers, or anyone wanting to take the mystery out of processing their own food. Class includes 1 rabbit to take home.

Meet the Team

Our breeding rabbits are the foundation of our rabbitry and the heart of our homestead program. Each doe and buck has been carefully selected for strong genetics, excellent growth rates, solid body type, and calm, easy-to-handle temperament. These are not random rabbits—they are proven producers, chosen to give families and homesteaders reliable, efficient, high-quality meat production.

We focus on lines that thrive in Colorado’s climate, handle temperature swings well, and consistently raise large, healthy litters. Every rabbit is well-cared for, fed a balanced diet, and handled regularly to ensure they stay healthy and gentle.

Whether you’re building a preparedness plan or expanding your homestead, our breeding team provides dependable, repeatable results—because strong genetics make all the difference.

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Silver fox

Our first breeding rabbit is a Silver Fox, one of the most respected heritage meat rabbit breeds in the U.S. Known for their calm temperament, excellent mothering instincts, and outstanding meat-to-bone ratio, Silver Foxes make an ideal foundation for any homestead or preparedness rabbitry.

This breed is famous for its dense, beautiful fur and its ability to thrive in a wide range of climates—including Colorado’s cold winters. Silver Fox rabbits produce large litters, grow out efficiently, and are easy for beginners to handle and work with.

Strong genetics, steady personality, and proven productivity make our Silver Fox a key part of our breeding team and a cornerstone for anyone wanting dependable, high-quality meat rabbits.

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Californian

Our next breeding rabbit is a Californian, one of the top commercial meat rabbit breeds in the world. Californians are known for exceptional growth rates, efficient feed conversion, and consistent carcass quality—making them a powerhouse choice for anyone building a reliable meat rabbit program.

They’re hardy, adaptable, and thrive in both small backyard setups and larger homesteads. Californians typically produce robust litters, have strong maternal instincts, and reach butcher weight quickly, making them ideal for preppers and homesteaders who want a steady, predictable meat supply.

With their calm disposition and proven performance, our Californian rabbit is a vital part of the breeding team and an excellent option for anyone wanting dependable, efficient results.

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New Zealand REW (Red-Eyed White)

Our next breeding rabbit is a New Zealand REW (Red-Eyed White)—one of the most reliable and widely used meat rabbit breeds in North America. Known for fast growth, excellent feed efficiency, and large, consistent litters, the REW line is a cornerstone of many successful rabbitries.

New Zealands are calm, easy to handle, and well-suited for anyone building a preparedness plan or operating a small homestead. The REW variant is valued for its clean white pelt, uniform body type, and dependable production year-round. These rabbits reach butcher weight quickly and provide excellent meat-to-bone ratios, making them one of the most cost-effective breeds to raise.

Our New Zealand REW brings strong genetics, predictable performance, and a gentle personality to the breeding team—an essential component for anyone wanting a steady, sustainable protein source.

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