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Post by sherrylynne on May 10, 2009 10:38:19 GMT -5
Okay everyone! I need some help here. I found where I can get frozen rabbit again, and I got one. Only problem is it's intact. How do I skin and gut a rabbit?  Not the first clue  |
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Post by mustelidmusk on May 10, 2009 17:16:49 GMT -5
Just surf on the following: hunting dressing rabbit here's a link to a utube video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rl3E3v8l3AI didn't watch ( I'd probably become vegetarian after that)  Good Luck! -jennifer |
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Post by harrisi on May 10, 2009 17:21:58 GMT -5
Why do you want to skin it? you can feed whole, the fur is great for their digestive system.
But, if you really have to then use a meat cleaver to cut off the head and pull the skin downwards - dont cut it! it will pop off like a jumper as rabbits skin is easily degloved, pull all the way down the body then make a cut all the way up the belly and turn the rabbit up flat and empty the guts into a bag. Done.
We always feed rabbits with skin/fur and guts. If we need to quarter them then we use a hack saw and saw them up into portions whilst frozen - guts and all.
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Post by sherrylynne on May 10, 2009 18:45:18 GMT -5
Thanks for the info! Harrisi, I have to skin it because hubby is extremely squeamish when it comes to whole prey  . He even has such a problem with the idea of feeding the frozen mice that I have to do it after he goes to bed |
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Post by bluedove on May 10, 2009 19:31:00 GMT -5
That tough looking tatooed guy? LMAO!
My guy used to raise and butcher rabbits, (and hopefully we will be again soon!) he says to cut off the head and around the legs and the skin will come away as easily as peeling a grape. Basically just like harrisi said.
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Post by Heather on May 10, 2009 23:41:48 GMT -5
I feed my rabbits fur and all....I just remove the stomach and intestines (very smelly), like harrisi stated. My guys love them, fur and all...the heads are a special prize. It usually results in lots of squabbling and stealing. The rabbit does more travelling as dinner than it probably did when it was alive  . ciao |
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Post by sherrylynne on May 11, 2009 8:26:00 GMT -5
That tough looking tatooed guy? LMAO! That's the one . People- no problem(worked as a bouncer in a biker bar). Animals- that's a different story entirely!! |
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