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| Larry and Gina Tate (757) 255-4088 ShireFarms@charter.net 17379 Woodland Dr. Windsor, Virginia 23487 |
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D and F Rabbits
No Hormones ~ No Antibiotics ~ No Steroids ~ No Medication~ Fresh Air ~ Clean Grass ~ Real Sunlight
| Whole Processed Rabbit, frozen | 2-4 pounds | $10.00 each |
**Prices subject to change**
| Our son Daniel and his Papa Fred have started a business of their own here at Shire Farms. Daniel has experimented and researched the idea of pastured rabbits, because around here we like things to mimic nature as much as possible - the way God made things to live. |  |
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However, it seems a rabbit's natural ways
do not lend themselves easily to raising them for profit. Leave it to a
rabbit to escape our "tractors", or fenced pasture areas. Then again we
have to deal with predators (rabbits have so many). So we have come up with a compromise for the time being, although we will continue to investigate new methods. Daniel currently houses his rabbits in suspended cages under a sheltered area attached to our barn. We then often let our laying hens roam underneath the cages, scratching and pecking in the manure and straw mixture. |
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This has a three-fold effect. First, the chickens just love insect
larvae, and so they act as a natural pest-control. Second, the hens
receive extra protein, though they have to work for it. Third, as the
chickens scratch and mix the rabbit manure and straw, it enhances the
composting program, and produces a fine, rich compost material. |
| When available, Daniel cuts fresh grass for the rabbits, and treat
them to bits of carrots and celery. During the winter they receive
a small amount of hay, and occasionally a block of dried alfalfa grass.
We cut over-grown grass during the summer and dry it for rabbit hay, so it contains no
pesticides or fertilizers. Daniel's rabbit feed contains no hormones,
medications, or antibiotics. Rabbit meat is all white, tender, juicy and flavorful. |
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Live Rabbits
Healthy Livestock for Sale
| New Zealand White Rabbit | Young, male or female | $10.00 |
These are not proven breeding stock. Make great pets for children!
Email Daniel to check for availability.