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Rabbits Are The New Chicken

More and more urban farmers are discovering the benefits of raising rabbits for meat and fur. Bunnies are very low impact in a city environment: they’re quiet, prefer to be kept in shady locations (thus don’t take up vegetable space) and reproduce quickly. Their meat is low fat and delicious; their tanned hides can be used for many craft projects; and their poo makes a great amendment for your garden. This class will cover rabbit basics: housing, sourcing food for them on a budget, breeding, and harvesting. A humane technique for killing meat rabbits will be discussed. For those with interest, we will do a hands-on demo of how to undress and prepare the rabbit for the table.
Instructor: Esperanza Pallana writes, educates, and consults on the topic of urban agriculture and raising livestock.

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