When we began our homesteading journey, we started out with chickens and meat rabbits. To earn a bit of income back we started to sell meat rabbits as soon as we were able!
In fact, we had no idea if there was even a need or demand for our meat rabbits, but we figured that if we had to purchase them from someone then others would as well.
We started out with just word of mouth, but in today’s society that only goes so far. Next, we tried social media and we printed off flyers and went around to every business bulletin board in town and hung them up.
And, we heard back! The flyers worked and we started selling a few meat rabbits from each litter. It became our goal to sell at least one rabbit from each litter to help cover the cost of raising them. (We still meet that goal today!)
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Rabbits typically go anywhere from $10 each to $50 or more depending on how you raise them and if you have a pedigree or not. We sell ours for $40 each, but we also have less demand to drive the price down in our area.
If you’re interested in different ways to sell meat rabbits, then keep reading…
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Flyers
If you are serious about selling your rabbits, then the first thing I recommend doing is researching. Research who in your area is selling rabbits and how they are advertising them.
Next, go onto canva.com and create a simple black and white flyer that says in bold letters “Rabbits For Sale – breeder or pet” and then something about how you raise them.
For example, our flyer says “Happy. Healthy. Humanely Raised.” Maybe you want to say that you pasture raise them or that you keep mom and dad on site. Consider what would set you apart from other rabbit breeders in your area.
Also list the price, breed, and your contact information. I also suggest some sort of drawing or picture of your rabbits to catch attention. And don’t forget to note if you have a pedigree or not.
You may even want to create little pull-off notches with your information for people to take with them.
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Then strategically place them all over town. Feed stores, coffee shops, and local shops usually have bulletin boards for community postings. And if they don’t, just ask if you can hang it on a glass window or bathroom mirror with tape.
People contact me all the time when they see our flyers because we offer something different than others and even pet stores!
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Craigslist
The next best way to sell meat rabbits and advertise them to your community is to make regular craigslist.com postings. Because Facebook will remove any animal or animal product postings, Craigslist has remained the farmer’s main source of animal connections.
Just remember that Craigslist will remove your post after 45 days. Set a reminder on your calendar to update the posting and renew it so that it stays live.
Be sure to include a picture of your meat rabbits and any details that may be important to the buyer. Also, include a phone number for them to contact you or regularly check your emails.
A quick response to a buyer’s question is a great first impression!
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Farmer’s Market
Now, this is one I am sure you have probably not considered. When we first moved to our homestead, I became a vendor at our local farmer’s market to sell our farm-fresh eggs. I also asked the manager if I could advertise our meat rabbits and she approved it!
Now it is important to note that this is usually not allowed at farmer’s markets. You certainly can not sell live animals there and often times you can’t advertise it either. I only did this for one summer.
However, it was a wonderful way to sell meat rabbits! I always brought along one or two babies in a cage with a sign that they could be purchased at our farm.
The rabbits always caught everyone’s eye. It continually brought people over to my table that wanted to look at them and pet them and I was able to sell quite a few this way!
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Social Media
Even though social media sites like Facebook and Instagram remove animal postings that are advertised as for sale, you can join local groups. Just search “Michigan Homesteading” for example.
And of course, make sure you are in your local buy-sell-trade groups! These may be called “Flint Animal Buy-Sell-Trade” or “Michigan Animal & Farm Swap Meets.” These groups are a great way to make connections and help people know that you exist and sell meat rabbits.
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When a new litter is born, I suggest making a post that says when they will be up for sale, how much they are selling for, your zip code, and anything else important to note.
Then make a second post as well when they are ready to be sold. Always be aware of spam accounts and always follow the group rules.
Remember that the number of rabbits you sell depends on your reputation and how you handle your business!
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Farmish or other apps
Farmish is a new app I recently discovered that makes it easier for locals to buy farm-fresh produce, products, and animals!
Simply download the app and create your listing. It could even be a duplicate listing from Craigslist. Then start sharing the app and your postings across other social media platforms and see where it takes you!
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Networking
Last, but not least, begin networking with other farmers as much as you can! When someone hears that you sell meat rabbits, then they can let anyone they know and customers they serve to come to you for their needs!
Networking is a wonderful way to establish trust and make yourself known in the community!
Which one of these will you be implementing first? Let me know in the comments below and thank you for reading!
Kelsey at GoodPointGrandma
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