annamolly
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I'm not sure where else to post this, since I'm new to this whole idea of self sustainability, and frugality.
Anyway, my roommate and I got some rabbits for free from a local guy "Farmer Bob" we got them just before New Years, and to date three of the original seven have died. We're sure they were either old or sick as we build them a comfortable house that was water tight, its cold here in Idaho, but its not below zero F, they've had plenty of food and water, and tons of time to run free in the yard as well.
My main question however is, since we don't just want to throw the rabbit out in the trash we want to be able to skin and preserve the fur. Does anyone know the easiest, however best way to do this? We've simply been stretching and pinning the fur side down on a board and pouring salt over to dry. This however makes for a very hard skin. Whats the best way to soften it up?
Basically I need to know everything!
Thanks!
Anyway, my roommate and I got some rabbits for free from a local guy "Farmer Bob" we got them just before New Years, and to date three of the original seven have died. We're sure they were either old or sick as we build them a comfortable house that was water tight, its cold here in Idaho, but its not below zero F, they've had plenty of food and water, and tons of time to run free in the yard as well.
My main question however is, since we don't just want to throw the rabbit out in the trash we want to be able to skin and preserve the fur. Does anyone know the easiest, however best way to do this? We've simply been stretching and pinning the fur side down on a board and pouring salt over to dry. This however makes for a very hard skin. Whats the best way to soften it up?
Basically I need to know everything!
Thanks!