Meat rabbits: choosing a breed

[Holachicka]

I want to get meat rabbits (as soon as I can convince dh!) I was wondering what breed choices everyone has and why? I really would like a large rabbit so that I can get more meat per butchering, but worry about the food conversions and if that is worth it. Any thoughts? Thanks!

 

[Timmy]

I like Californians and new zelands

 

[hoodat]

Californias and New Zealands are your best bets for large rabbits. Flemish giants are bigger but they have heavy bones so there is more waste and they need big cages. There are other good breeds though. Rex (not mini rex) were originally developed in France as meat rabbits and have gentle and friendly natures. I just raise "meat mutts", mixed breeds that I improve with each batch.