Whole Prey Rabbit

Purchase whole prey rabbit! Convenient online ordering of raw frozen whole prey rabbit in order to feed your pets species-appropriate meals delivered to your door.

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Why feed whole prey rabbit to your pet?

Other available products:

Is it worth the cost?
Why our whole prey rabbit is the best.
Package sizes.
Extra insulation.
Shipping insurance.
Processing and Shipping Time.
How will your order be packaged?
More FAQs.
Feeding Instructions

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Why Whole Prey?

You may wonder why a whole rabbit is a good option for your pet. It would seem that ready to eat rabbit meat would be the preffered option, but whole rabbit has lots of nutritional, psychological, and dental benefits for your pet.

At first you may be slightly squeamish at the sight of a whole rabbit waiting to be consumed. Humans have created multi-billion dollar industries to turn our food into post-modern art, so we have the assumption that our beloved pets share this desire. Not so much...

Our pets are created to live, survive, and thrive in the wild, which includes their nutritional needs. Whole prey rabbit means the whole rabbit, which is just about every potential nutrient your pet needs. Naturally there is protein from meat, but there are also vital nutrients found in bones, organs, ligaments, tendons, and the brain. Dogs and cats are designed to get their energy calories from animal fats, not grains and sugars like humans can. Because of all the carbohydrates in kibble food, which dogs and cats are NOT created to eat, this is why pet obesity, diabetes, allergies, and auto-immune disorders have become exponentially epidemic. Our beloved furry companions are suffering from kibble caused malnutrition and food poisoning. Fortunately, whole prey rabbit is a great way to restore Fido and Fluffy's health, with everything God intended for them to eat.

Animals retain far more of their natural instincts. This is why purse princess dogs and couch potato cats get so excited when they see prey animals, and why favorite toys are reminiscent of hunting. Whole prey rabbits satisfy these urges while providing valuable nutrition. Your pampered pooch burns off aggressive energy by the impressive bite and shake technique, which is how they kill dinner in the wild. With whole prey rabbit, they can do this, getting in touch with their inner wolf. Canned or ground meat simply doesn't offer this satisfying experience. Getting to simulate hunting is important stress management therapy for your pet. Once they have successfully "killed" the whole prey rabbit, they gain additional satisfaction from chewing the pieces.

Speaking of chewing... whole prey also helps maintain good dental health. Dog and cat teeth are designed to chew and bite bone. Kibble manufacturers have convinced the general public that grain based cookies are necessary for pet dental health, and that bones will result in immediate death due to choking. If this were true, wild canines and felines, who consistently dine on the bones of their prey, would be extinct. Dog and cat teeth are designed not just for chewing meat, but also ripping and tearing tendons and ligaments, and cracking bones to get to the marrow. Bone marrow is an absolute superfood for pets; it can even help relieve arthritis pain in dogs prone to hip problems.

So now you know: why SHOULD I feed whole prey rabbit to my pet?

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All Available Pet Food Products

Would you like more information about our other available products? Just click the hotlinks to find out more:

• Whole Prey Rabbit - This is a whole rabbit, no processing has been done.
• Skinned and Gutted Rabbit - The rabbit has been skinned, head and feet removed, and most entrails removed. 
• Skinned, Gutted, and Quartered Rabbit - Skinned and gutted rabbit that was also quartered for feeding smaller meals.
• Ground Rabbit - Skinned and Gutted rabbit processed into ground meat. This will have bone meal and healthy organs.
• Boneless Rabbit Meat Chunks - ONLY the rabbit meat. No bones, organs, or any other part of the rabbit are included.
• Boneless Ground Rabbit - ONLY the rabbit meat which is finely ground. No bones, organs, or any other part of the rabbit are included.
• Specialty Rabbit Products - Chew toys, training treats, snake food, and nutritional supplements.
• Ground Venison and Venison/Rabbit blend - Ground boneless venison or ground venison (boneless)/rabbit (bone in) blend.
• Quail products - Whole quail, skinned and gutted quail, and eggs.

You can order cases in 3 different sizes:

• 20 Pound (available seasonally, never shipped to Florida, sorry.)
• 30 Pound
• 50 Pound

Specialty items and quail products will have different available weights. See store listings for details.

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$$$ Is it Worth it? $$$

Vet bills can be so expensive. Then you have the price of quality pet food. It seems like you need to get a second job to provide for your pet, which now you never get to see because you are at your second job all the time. (Somebody needs to figure out a way we can make money by petting our fur babies.)

The short answer to "Is it worth the money?" is an absolute YES!!! An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, not to mention much more cost effective. Feeding your pet quality food prevents the health problems causing all those vet visits plus prescribed medications.

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In defiance of common sense, "high quality canned medicinal pet food" is mostly whole grains, NOT the proteins that your pet is literally starving for. So now they are getting the same unhealthful carbohydrates that they shouldn't have been getting in the first place, with some extra synthetic added vitamins that still don't provide adequate nutrition. Additionally, they may not even be getting the dubious dental benefit from crunching dry kibble. It's no surprise that pets on these "healthy" diets see marginal improvement at best. You still have the vet bills, but now more expensive food bills as well.

In defiance of common sense, "high quality canned medicinal pet food" is mostly whole grains, NOT the proteins that your pet is literally starving for. So now they are getting the same unhealthful carbohydrates that they shouldn't have been getting in the first place, with some extra synthetic added vitamins that still don't provide adequate nutrition. Additionally, they may not even be getting the dubious dental benefit from crunching dry kibble. It's no surprise that pets on these "healthy" diets see marginal improvement at best. You still have the vet bills, but now more expensive food bills as well.

With whole prey rabbit, your pet is getting the nutrition they need while nasty toxins and unwanted carbs are being eliminated. The source of the health problems is being addressed, so the health problems are cured. Better health means fewer vet visits, which is much kinder to your wallet, and significantly improves your pets quality of life. Our furry companions give us so much. In return, delicious healthy food is a far better gift than pet obesity in a 50 pound bag of cheap kibble. Quality food absolutely pays off in the long run, and quite often has almost immediate benefits.

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100% Fresh Frozen Raw Rabbit 

Raising-Rabbits has partnered with a group of small farmers and rabbit producers all over the United States. No big industrial farms are involved. These are individual rabbit producers who raise rabbits because they are passionate about farming and about caring for their rabbits. 

Raising-Rabbits enables you to get fresh, farm-raised rabbit shipped to you directly from the farm. 

Rabbits are raised like YOU would raise them, with loving care, and without hormones or antibiotics.

Our rabbit meat products are NOT denatured! 
(Denaturing is the addition of chemicals that do not add to the nutritional value or preservation of the meat.
Our meat does not have any dyes, preservatives, or other additives.)

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Package Sizes

Fresh frozen rabbits for your dogs, cats, snakes, and other exotic pets are shipped carefully:

• Each rabbit is separately wrapped in clear packaging, with the weight of the contents marked in pounds and ounces (for example: 3# 5 oz)
• Product weights listed below are product weights, not product plus packaging.
• Rabbits are processed for pet consumption

You can order cases in 3 different sizes:

• 20 Pound (available seasonally, never shipped to Florida, sorry.)
• 30 Pound
• 50 Pound

Learn how to transition your pet to a raw diet.

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Listed Prices are Totals (the Bottom Line Cost)

Prices listed are totals*, which include price per pound, shipping, handling, and packaging. The price you see is your final price. *Shipments to HI or AK require an additional shipping surcharge, sorry!* 

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Extra Protections: Insulation and Insurance

Insulation: Maybe you want extra insulation and gel packs to keep your orders super cool, especially during summer. We have that upgrade available for only $18 per case. Check it out here: Extra Insulation and Gel Packs

Insurance: Raising-Rabbits offers insurance on all orders! <-- This page has all the FAQs, including instructions and screenshots! Anything you order from Raising-Rabbits can be covered by insurance. Normal UPS insurance doesn't cover frozen items, so we found a company that does. Their rates are very affordable, just 3% of your order (minimum $1.50). If anything happens to your order during shipping, the claim process is fast, simple, and easy. Just file your claim within 30 days of receipt of your order. It takes only about 15 minutes, and they process claims quickly. This option will be available with every order when you check out. 

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Processing and Shipping Time

Lead Times: When orders are received, 20-30 pound orders have a 3 week lead time, 50 pound orders have a 4 week lead time. While we are often able to fill orders much sooner, we cannot guarantee it. The supplier does not always have the product ready to ship; sometimes it first needs to be harvested and processed, which can take a few days. Once the product has been processed, it needs to freeze for several days so it will be frozen solid when we ship it to you. We also ship out orders only on Mondays and Tuesdays to avoid the product getting delayed in shipper warehouses over the weekend where it may thaw. These procedures are all necessary to ensure that your order gets to you in good quality. 

UPS/FedEx transit time is 2-3 days: Experience indicates that the special packaging will maintain the order partly to completely frozen for at least this long. If for some reason it appears not to be possible to ship within this time frame, we will contact you about this.

Holiday shipping: We do not ship during weeks with federal holidays due to increased shipping fees. However, if you do need your order shipped on a week with a federal holiday, that service is available for a $10 surcharge. It is in our store under the frozen products section, along with Extra Insulation.

If it is imperative that your box arrive solidly frozen, we advise that you choose a 1-day air option at a significantly higher shipping expense. Please ask about this option.

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What You'll Get

You’ll receive the full purchased weight or more, in pounds, of completely intact rabbits, including fur and all organs and entrails. For example, if you purchase 30 pounds of whole prey intact rabbit, you'll receive at least 30 pounds of rabbit, not counting the packaging and insulation.

Rabbits are packed individually. Rabbits generally weigh 3-5 pounds, but could range between 2 to 8 pounds. 

We have 3 options to order rabbit on an as needed basis, or an easy and very convenient subscription service: 

20 pounds Whole Prey Intact Rabbit One Time Order - Click Here
Product 301: $170.20 Bottom Line Total
($8.51 per pound includes all shipping/handling/insulation/special packaging)
(Unavailable June through September. Never available in Florida, sorry.)

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30 pounds Whole Prey Intact Rabbit - Click Here
Product 302: $236.33 Bottom Line Total
($7.88 per pound includes all shipping/handling/insulation/special packaging)

50 lbs Whole Prey Intact Rabbit - Click Here
Product 303: $370.06 Bottom Line Total
($7.40 per pound includes all shipping/handling/special packaging) 

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How Your Raw Rabbit Order Will Arrive

(Thank you to satisfied customer Ed, in Ohio, for sharing your photos!)

Note: Your raw rabbit package may arrive completely frozen. Or, in some cases, depending on shipping or weather conditions, it may arrive partially or mostly thawed, still containing ice crystals, or cold, indicating very recent thawing. Recent thawing or partial thawing does not necessarily indicate a faulty shipment or spoilage.

Handling:  Upon receipt, refreeze the packages. Refreezing is believed to rupture bacterial cells (should any have started to grow), killing them and preserving the quality of the meat. See feeding instructions below.

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Why a 20 Pound Minimum for Frozen Raw Rabbit, and more FAQ's

• 20 pounds provides enough mass to remain frozen for shipping during the cooler seasons. For this reason we only ship 20-pound orders between the months of October through May, and even then, weather may dictate when we should start or stop shipping the smaller orders. Additionally, because of the consistently hot weather year round, our policy is to not ship 20-pound orders to Florida. (20 pound orders are currently unavailable.)
  
  
• 30 and 50 pound quantities enable you to get the most raw rabbit for the lowest possible shipping charges.
  
  
• Consider ordering 50 pounds per order during hot weather (around or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit), as the larger frozen mass of raw rabbit tends to extend the ability to ship to your area during the hotter weather.
  
  
• We are now using double insulation and frozen gel pacs, which improves our ability to ship around the lower 48 states, and to overcome shipping conditions out of our control.
  
  

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Do you have any other preferences?

We’ve listed the products that are most popular with raw rabbit feeding pet owners. If you desire other quantities or raw frozen products, feel free to let us know; we’ll work to obtain the nutrition or treats your dog or cat will profit from and enjoy, if possible. 

Instructions for Feeding Frozen Raw Rabbit

• Keep frozen until ready to use
• Thaw in refrigerator (or offer while still frozen)
• Refrigerate any leftovers promptly. 

ATTENTION: Feeding cats a raw rabbit diet exclusively, especially if ground, may result in a taurine deficiency. Researchers recommend that you supplement their diets with 375 – 500 mg of Taurine per day. See this link at catsndogsnaturally.com.
(Dogs synthesize taurine efficiently, and thus won’t experience a taurine deficiency on a raw diet.) 

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More Informational Links:

• Homemade Pet Food
• Raw Cat Food
• Raw Dog Food
• Raw Meat Pet Food

Raising rabbits? Consider a membership to the American Rabbit Breeders Association