Rabbits! Pets or Dinner ?

[Deleted]

To the people claiming rabbits are stupid, have you ever had a rabbit as a pet before? If no then you have no right saying that they are stupid. They can be very affectionate, caring and loyal. Yes it's true that they have a small brain but they are anything but stupid.

I've had 3. They are incredibly stupid.


On topic: People in my country see it as a great tabu to eat rabbits, at least in the southern parts where I live. They're one of the more popular pets, probably the third most popular (behind cats and dogs ofc).

I don't really see rabbits as food myself either, because it's more or less non-existant in my culture to eat them unless you go higher up in the country.

I would like to try the meat though, so I'm in no way against rabbits being bred/captured/killed for food (or any non-endangered animal), I just don't see them as food when I look at them since I haven't even come across rabbit meat once in my entire life.

[Celista]

Rabbits? I think of them as the epitome of sweet and gentle creatures, the type you imagine frolicking through the forest with their fellow gentle animal friends, munching on clovers and dandelions, listening to the songs of sparrows and chickadees, while a rainbow shines overhead.

I couldn't eat one even if I wanted to, I really don't understand my hangup/weird stereotyping of them. During undergrad I did a report on animal cruelty on farms and I had to turn off a video on some guy cutting into an unanesthetized rabbit with a blunt scalpel before the blade managed to get within 3 inches of the rabbit, the mere thought of what was about to happen on screen made me nauseous.

But yeah, if you're cool with eating bunnies...that's cool...I guess.

[Pilobolus]

Had an awesome pet rabbit when I was younger so that really turns me away from wanting to even try rabbit meat despite everyone saying it is tasty.

[The One Percent]

Rabbits are smart enough to be trained with clickers. I eat them, though. I don't really hold any animal above eating, I'd eat domesticated dogs or cats if they didn't taste like shit (I assume this because they are carnivores which usually don't taste great) or I were starving. Maybe the secret is a little bit of that sauce they use at the Chinese restaurant?

[Butler to Baby Sloths]

In the U.S you won't find rabbit meat in stores so Generally you breed them our buy them from someone who does.
Never actually hunted wild Rabbit though as I was always told they are less meaty and the meat itself is generally of much lower quality.

Probably more lead shot in a wild rabbit than meat.

[Deleted]

I don't see the point in eating rabbits really. We already have chickens, pigs and cows to eat. What niche does a rabbit fill?
I'd say the same thing about ducks. Sure you can eat them, but is it really that different? Is it necessary to create a mass market for them as well? For example, I find chicken, turkey and crocodile to taste very similar. So if we're already eating chicken, why kill the rest? It doesn't seem necessary as the tastes are too similar.

Now don't get me wrong, I'm well aware people eat rabbits occasionally. But I don't think on the same scale as the three primary animals. And that's why I say a rabbit is more a pet than dinner.

[Jackmoves]

Both. Eaten rabbit and would do it again and I had a rabbit when I was a kid. Doesn't bother me at all. I'd probably try most types of meat given the chance, except cat... and human. rofl

[Kathandira]

As far as I am aware, Rabbits hold little to no nutritional value to us. There for they are pointless to eat.

I vote pets.

[Spectral]

I don't see the point in eating rabbits really. We already have chickens, pigs and cows to eat. What niche does a rabbit fill?

Rabbits make better stews than chickens, pigs, and cows. So does lamb, FWIW.

I'd say the same thing about ducks. Sure you can eat them, but is it really that different?

Yes, duck is significantly different from other poultry; in particular, the crispy skin on a nicely prepared duck is probably just about the tastiest thing that can exist in poultry. Duck confit is more suitable as a rich main course than anything you can make with chicken.

For example, I find chicken, turkey and crocodile to taste very similar.

Ah, I've found the problem. Your taste buds are broken.

- - - Updated - - -

As far as I am aware, Rabbits hold little to no nutritional value to us. There for they are pointless to eat.

Looks like a pretty good source of protein. Combine with veggies in a stew and you have a hearty, low fat, complete meal.

[Krolikn]

Both. I wouldn't eat one though.

[StayTuned]

Incredibly is a bit of a stretch to me. It's good, but not better than a bunch of other meats. For some purposes (stew!), it's very good, but I'd still put it well below a good smoked brisket, pulled pork, or Peking duck. It's good though!

Different people, different tastes. Peking Duck is so standard Chinese restaurant food for me. Rabbit meat just melts off of your tongue.. mmmh

[Azutael]

Neither, I see rabbits as pests... :P

[Bakis]

They are daft and boring as pets.
Dinner for me.

[Amirila]

Pets. You wouldn't eat a dog, RIGHT? Even if it was tasty... :<

[Kalyyn]

I could never eat Stan

[Monoxyde]

snake food, rabbits are nasty.

[Keny]

Where's the None Option?

[Deleted]

I say both. Have had some as pets when I lived on the country, but also eaten rabbit. Was a long time now though, but taste good.

[belfpala]

I don't get this, but maybe because I'm closer to a lot of farmers than most. Pigs make great pets too, and they're quite intelligent. No complaints about eating those?

[-aiko-]

Pets. You wouldn't eat a dog, RIGHT? Even if it was tasty... :<

Yes?
I've had dog before, it's tasty, and I would have it again. I don't know the dog I just ate, I don't know how the dog lived, I don't know how the dog died. But it is delicious, and it's life is helping me live mine. Don't see the problem.