The Satin and Mini Satin rabbits are known as "The Team with Sheen", and the chinchilla variation is "The Shining Star of the Satin Breed". Their fur is super soft, has a deep, rich colour, and handsome sheen. No wonder we fell in love with them after purchasing Helf's Romeo (aka "Poppa Hoppa") as a replacement sire!
We are located on a large, riverfront lot, surrounded by trees and wildlife. It is truly an idyllic setting. The interest in rabbits came about in an effort to provide humanely raised meat for the table, and reduce our reliance on the factory-farmed meat at the grocery store.
Although our breeding animals sport tattoo identification, they also have names, and even nicknames. We know them as individuals, and give them time, attention, and affection. Some are even cherished house pets. Our adult rabbits enjoy individual outdoor hutches, protected from predators and the elements, but able to enjoy fresh air and natural light. They also enjoy more than double the recommended living space for a commercial rabbitry. |
The young rabbits have an 80sqft., 2 level pasture pen; allowing them lots of fresh air and exercise as they mature. They have the unusual opportunity to "just be rabbits" while staying safe and secure.
We have chosen to base our feeding program around a commercial pellet, in order to ensure adequate nutritional support for pregnancy, lactation, and growth. It is important to note that domestic rabbits bred for meat production have higher caloric requirements than the much smaller wild cottontail. Unlike a typical commercial operation, we do provide a selection of free-choice hay and natural green foods. We feel that this contributes to the animal's over-all physical and mental well-being, as well as making for a less bland tasting product, over commercial rabbit. This is a unique way of raising food animals in our modern world; one that emphasizes respect for the animal, and humane treatment at all life stages. |