live weight of fryers

Discussion in 'Rabbits' started by Pops2, Jul 30, 2003.

  1. Jul 30, 2003 #1
    Pops2

    Pops2 Well-Known Member

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    what is the estimated live weight of a fryer that dresses out to 2lbs?
     
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  3. Jul 30, 2003 #2
    Robin Pundzak

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    About 4 pounds, maybe a little less.
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  5. Jul 30, 2003 #3
    Pat Lamar

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    Depends on your dressing percentage. However, as an "average," a 5-lb. rabbit should dress out to between 2.5 to 3 lbs. So, Robin is correct in that a 4-lb. rabbit should be around 2 lbs.

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