how do you cull

[chickenrunnin]

Here is a hard question to ask..

I know the time is going to come where I am going to need to cull a rabbit. Can you tell me the best way that it should happen please?

 

[elevan]

First of all you should understand that cull does not mean kill.

Culling means to remove from the herd / flock. This can mean to sell, give away or slaughter.

If you mean what is the best way to slaughter your rabbit, someone else will have to answer that.

eta: unfortunately the misuse of the word cull is causing problems for farmers in certain states including mine, so please understand I am not being critical here but I think it is important that you use the proper terminology.

 

[rabbitlady4433]

that's a good question, I was wondering the same thing my self. I've done great when it comes to butcher day, but I know that at some time I may have to 'dispatch' a kit. Something about it not being grown and had served it's purpose really bothers me. I've been fortunate in not having to have done it yet, but I'd like to be prepared when the day comes.

 

[Weedchick]

First of all you should understand that cull does not mean kill.

Culling means to remove from the herd / flock. This can mean to sell, give away or slaughter.

If you mean what is the best way to slaughter your rabbit, someone else will have to answer that.

eta: unfortunately the misuse of the word cull is causing problems for farmers in certain states including mine, so please understand I am not being critical here but I think it is important that you use the proper terminology.

Thank you Elevan

 

[elevan]

I believe that if you do a search on here you should find a thread with a rather good commentary from RabbitGeek or go to his website
www.rabbitgeek.com
He was very informative on the best way to slaughter a rabbit.

 

[Thundrr-Chicken]

i use the broomstick method to separate the neck from the spine.. then i cut the throat to let it bleed out

 

[DevonW]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYv3I9cCgo

This is the video I used to learn how to dispatch and process rabbits.

 

[Thundrr-Chicken]

thats a great video... seems a lot easier than what i've been doing... im going to try that next time... thanks for posting it..

 

[hoodat]

First remember that small does not necessarily mean runt. A runt is one that is unhealthy in other ways than size. If all small rabbits were culled we would not have the miniature breeds so many love as pets. Of course if you are raising for meat that's another story. When you kill very young rabbits the best way to dispatch them is to put your thumb at the place where the spine joins the skull and wrap your other fingers around the head from the front. Snap the head back and press down with your thumb with a sudden movement. That quickly and humanely disjoints the spine from the brain. It's an ugly chore and I hate it but sometimes it has to be done.

 

[rabbitlady4433]

thank you hoodat. I haven't had to do it yet, but I hate not being prepared for stuff like that, since it does happen.