ApotheGee · 36-40, M
If the rabbits are bred to be fat and plump and giant like the size of a pig than i think we have a good idea
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ArishMell · 70-79, M
There are but probably not very many these days. I have not seen rabbit on any menu, in any cookery-book or in the few butchers' shops still open*, for decades.
In centuries past a lot of rabbits killed for eating at least in Britain were wild, until the awful disease myxamatosis was introduced and nearly wiped them out.
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*Displaced by the supermarkets with their very narrow ranges of lamb, beef, pork and poultry joints, often omitting not only other animals but even perfectly edible parts like the liver and kidneys.
In centuries past a lot of rabbits killed for eating at least in Britain were wild, until the awful disease myxamatosis was introduced and nearly wiped them out.
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*Displaced by the supermarkets with their very narrow ranges of lamb, beef, pork and poultry joints, often omitting not only other animals but even perfectly edible parts like the liver and kidneys.
DrWatson · 70-79, M
From livestrong.com
[quote]. Rabbit is considered to be a specialty meat in the United States, but it was commonly consumed during the mid-20th century as a wartime food. Rabbit meat is eaten in various other countries as well, including Malta, France, Italy and China. This meat is rich in nutrients and is a healthy source of animal protein.[quote]
[quote]. Rabbit is considered to be a specialty meat in the United States, but it was commonly consumed during the mid-20th century as a wartime food. Rabbit meat is eaten in various other countries as well, including Malta, France, Italy and China. This meat is rich in nutrients and is a healthy source of animal protein.[quote]
bijouxbroussard · F
They used to have them, years ago. I remember my father, who used to eat rabbit stew growing up, brought home a live rabbit when I was about 7 that he planned to butcher and cook. But I cried so much at the prospect of killing the bunny that he gave it to me as a pet. 🐰
bijouxbroussard · F
@ApotheGee Yeah, you sound rather heartless. I realise people eat rabbits but I’m glad my father cared more his children.
DrWatson · 70-79, M
@bijouxbroussard We had a pet rabbit for a few years.
My few experiences eating rabbit were before that. I probably will not eat one again.
My few experiences eating rabbit were before that. I probably will not eat one again.
Thevy29 · 41-45, M
@bijouxbroussard I was around 7 when Dad took us hunting. He didn't trust me to run after the rabbits he "shot". he wasn't a very good shot. So I had to stay in the back of the ute whilst my Older brother chased them down. He was barely 10 and not very good at the ol' snapping of their necks. Broke their legs instead and through them in the back with me... Turned me off the whole thing.
FurryFace · 61-69, M
too many bones in rabbit , i prefer chicken
DrWatson · 70-79, M
I am not sure what you mean.
Rabbits are raised for food. Some grocery stores sell them, and some restaurants serve them.
This is not new.
Rabbits are raised for food. Some grocery stores sell them, and some restaurants serve them.
This is not new.

SW-User
Bad idea.
Survival tip: If you are lost / stuck in the woods and all you have to eat is rabbit, it’s better to eat nothing. It takes more energy / calories for your body to digest rabbit meat than it gives you back in return.
Survival tip: If you are lost / stuck in the woods and all you have to eat is rabbit, it’s better to eat nothing. It takes more energy / calories for your body to digest rabbit meat than it gives you back in return.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@SW-User
Depends on the rabbits in the area. Not all rabbits are jack rabbits, which that is definitely true.
Survival tip: If you are lost / stuck in the woods and all you have to eat is rabbit, it’s better to eat nothing. It takes more energy / calories for your body to digest rabbit meat than it gives you back in return.
Depends on the rabbits in the area. Not all rabbits are jack rabbits, which that is definitely true.
DrWatson · 70-79, M
@DeWayfarer I think you just cleared things up. Thank you!
Repete · 70-79, M
That could be the answer, we don’t have jack rabbits in Maine.@DeWayfarer
Thevy29 · 41-45, M
Used to have to go hunting for them.. Made for good eating in a stew.

SW-User
There are rabbit farms.
SteelHands · 61-69, M
Rabbit meats many small bits make it a good thing to add to soup pasta or stews but you'd need about a dozen rabbits to equal one of the 2 chickens I eat every other Tuesday.
smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F
I have ate Rabbit
Iwantout · 26-30, M
Sounds like you're going to have to hunt one yourself
Magnolia21 · 22-25, F
Rabbits used to be very popular. After all, fast reproduction, lean meat, relatively easy care (if you aren't a lazy moron). Also, their dropping make phenomenal fertilizer. But, they're cute, so...
Lilnonames · F
Rabbit hasn't had the same production revolution, and is quite expensive compared to chicken. Rabbit used to be seen as an inexpensive substitute for more expensive chicken, now it's an expensive specialty item