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How much meat is in one rabbit? A guide to yield, breeds, and factors

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According to the USDA, a rabbit needs only 4 pounds of feed to produce 1 pound of meat, a far more efficient conversion than cattle. So, how much meat is in one rabbit once it's been processed? The answer depends heavily on the rabbit's breed, age, and diet, with typical dressed weights for a meat breed ranging from 2 to 4 pounds.