Meat rabbits

Meat rabbits in Australia: what to pay and what to check

Updated 31 October 2026

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Rabbit meat in Australia costs roughly A$13 to A$75 depending on whether you buy a whole rabbit or a cut, according to sellers' websites in October 2026. The listings we found are for meat and pet food, not live breeding stock, so for live meat rabbits ask local breeders for a price per animal. For current offers, describe the rabbits you need on BlaBlaPrice.

Rules for keeping and selling rabbits

Rules depend on the state. In Victoria a code of practice covers domestic-type rabbits kept in intensive production systems. New South Wales publishes an overview of farming meat rabbits, and slaughter there is covered by the Food Regulation 2015. Western Australia has a code of practice that applies if you handle or use rabbits for commercial purposes, and the Australian Capital Territory has mandatory standards for keeping and breeding rabbits. Check the code for your state before you buy or sell.

Season and age at slaughter

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. Rabbits farmed for meat are usually slaughtered at about 12 weeks of age, so a litter born in October is ready around January, before the summer heat. Breeding females are kept for longer. Plan the timing of a batch so the rabbits are ready before the hottest weeks, and ask the seller for the age of each rabbit in weeks.

How rabbit meat is bought and sold here

The shop listings quote a price for a whole rabbit, a cut or a pack, and weights appear in kilograms (for example 0.8 kg) or in pounds (2.5 to 3 lb). Ask whether the price is for the whole animal or for cuts, and check the weight before you pay. Some listings are for pet meat and others are for people, and the rules differ, so say which one you want. Delivery between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide should be confirmed with each seller before you order.

What to write in your request

Name the breed and the intended use (breeding, meat or pet food), the age in weeks, and the number of rabbits. Give the sex and group you want, the weight range, whether vaccinations are needed, and the breeding quality you expect. Add your city or region and your budget. A short request like this lets a seller answer with a real price in one message.

Offers for meat rabbits come through BlaBlaPrice's request chat, and BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the animals in your own words and add a photo if you have one. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own price and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. Create a request or read how it works.