Before learning how to butcher a rabbit, you need to prepare your supplies. I need to make sure I have three knives sharpened. This is out of convenience rather than necessity. I need two large bowls and one trash bag. Since I hang my rabbits upside down, I also need my ropes to be...
How to raise a dairy cow Raising meat rabbits Raising sheep (for fiber) A guide for raising goats 12 Tips for Raising Pigs So maybe you have thought about raising a pig (or two) and don’t know where to start? Here are some tips and pointers I hope will help you on your way tora...
you can build a predator-proof, sustainable habitat for your meat birds. Start your journey to food security today with this engaging and useful DIY project!
I am fortunate enough to be able to purchase whole dressed rabbits from my local butcher down the street, but I also believe, as a meat eater, I should know how and be willing to do the dirty work myself. This involves the killing, the dressing, and the butchering. I never want to...
cherishing childhood memories of pets and the Easter bunny. Rabbits are generally sold whole, skinned and gutted – if you can’t quite overcome your squeamishness, ask the butcher to joint one for you. Joints of rabbit include loins, legs, rib, belly, neck, shoulder and saddle, and the ...
Dispose of the animal’s body. This typically means butchering the animals’ carcass for food. It’s worth mentioning that money is made at this point. Soak, wash, scrape the skin to get rid of the fur, fat, excess meat and anything else you find attached to the skin of sentient bein...
For the independent newbie, starting with small game such as squirrels and rabbits with a .22LR or small-bore shotgun is a low stress entry point. This gives you a first taste of hiking with purpose, looking for animals and improving your field shooting skills. 3. Ask for advice and sha...
On that trip, I left with two rabbits, couple of bottles, moose paté , jars of capital jam and a loaf of homemade bread. You see, that kind of thing happens all the time back home when you go to visit someone. Then there was a time my good friend Larry Hahn called. Larry's a...
The key with any cut of tough meat is long, slow, and moist cooking. Although older birds are not ideal for roasting or frying, they make fabulous soups and stocks. How to Cook an Old Chicken You will need: 1 whole rooster or stewing hen, plucked & gutted Water (to cover the bird)...
We’ve hosted a few friends for small Thanksgiving dinners through the years, but have to move the festa to Saturday evenings, since Italian friends are working on Thursdays. Two years ago, a local farmer had raised a few turkeys along with his chickens and rabbits, we were able to get ...