How much to sell rabbit for?

VStillman

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I raise American Whites and New Zealand Whites...recently I had few people want to buy some of them from me for meat. I had my first litter born 5 days ago and people are asking me to save them. :D
Anyway, I am in Northern California, and I am curious how much others charge for them...I know a lady here who sells her meat rabbits for $15 each. Is it rude to call some other 4H members (whom I dont know) who sell meat rabbits and ask them what they charge? And maybe buy one? Not to be decietful at all, but just as a thanks for the info type thing?
Let me know what you think..... Vickie
 

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One of my friends raises flordia whites for meat and show. She sells the meat rabbits for $15 and the show ones for $25.
 

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Where I live in Canada...
Meat rabbits sell for 15-25 depeding on size.
Pet rabbits are 15-40 depending on breed.
And Show rabbits go anywhere from 30-100.
Not sure how much help that it
 

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Thanks....that does give me an idea....$15 sounds like a ballpark figure. Since I will be selling them at 8-12 weeks (around 5 lbs) it seems reasonable. :)
 

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I don't know about meat rabbits. In our tiny little town we sold our pet bunnies for 8 bucks apiece.
 

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15.00 is way high for meat buns.

Most buyers get 1.20 or so per lb live weight. I'll be asking 1.50 per lb live weight.
 

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$15 for meat rabbits is NOT high here. They usually run $20 here at the flea markets. More from breeders.
 

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Then I wish I was where you guys are! I can imagine paying 15.00 for meat BREEDING stock, but I'd never (nor do I know anyone who would) pay 15.00 for a 5lb fryer for the table.

Are you sure 'meat' rabbits aren't selling for 15.00 for BREEDING?
 

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Sorry...been gone for a few days...
@ Caprice-no...1 doe or buck that you want to use as a breeder goes for $30 plus dollars here minimum... proven does go for $80 dollars....
Havent checked around 4h groups yet but i am going to soon....
 
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