STORM2K

We have one that lives in our yard. I called him Peter (yeah, original, isn't it?). He is so cute!

Did anyone else know that they like to eat impatiens??
I don't have the heart to yell at him. He looks so cute when he stands up on his hind legs to reach them in my flower pots.

They are actually quiet tasty when they get older.....

feederband wrote:They are actually quiet tasty when they get older.....

NO!!!!!

Stephanie wrote:

feederband wrote:They are actually quiet tasty when they get older.....

NO!!!!!

Did you know that rabbits will breed the day they give birth and gestation is only 30 days? You will soon feel about your bunnies the way I feel about my groundhogs!!! Enjoy him while you still like him!!

I love the first step..

* Exported from MasterCook *

RABBIT STEW

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Meats Main dish
Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 Rabbits cut into pieces
1 c Flour
1/4 c Olive oil
1/2 c Onions, chopped
2 Garlic clove, minced
1/4 c Wine, sherry, dry
1 c Chicken broth
1 c Game marinade, strained
1 t Thyme
1 t Sage
1 t Cayenne pepper
1/4 c Parsley, minced
Salt & pepper to taste

Dust pieces in flour and shake off excess. Brown in olive oil on all sides
in a large black iron pot (My prejudice). Remove and keep warm. Add onions
and garlic to same oil; cook until clear, not brown. Drain off excess oil
and replace rabbit. Pour on sherry. Add broth and strained marinade. Bring
to boil then reduce heat to simmer, covered, for 1 to 1-1/2 hours

That stew sounds good but I'd substitute the rabbit for something else. This bunny is becoming like a pet to Stephanie and I don't see why you think this is funny, to tease her this way! Or maybe I just don't get it....if Bambi walked into my back yard, would I shoot her - no! I'd enjoy nature....as it comes.

Mary

Miss Mary wrote:That stew sounds good but I'd substitute the rabbit for something else. This bunny is becoming like a pet to Stephanie and I don't see why you think this is funny, to tease her this way! Or maybe I just don't get it....if Bambi walked into my back yard, would I shoot her - no! I'd enjoy nature....as it comes.

Mary

Mary,

We have some woods the other side of a golf course behind our townhouse neighborhood and a week or so ago I saw what looked like a doe nibbling on some tree leaves...really neat!

Eric

Miss Mary wrote:That stew sounds good but I'd substitute the rabbit for something else. This bunny is becoming like a pet to Stephanie and I don't see why you think this is funny, to tease her this way! Or maybe I just don't get it....if Bambi walked into my back yard, would I shoot her - no! I'd enjoy nature....as it comes.

Mary

I know feederband is just teasing me, but I too would welcome Bambi with open arms!

He is a cutie pie and we do have rabbits all over the neighborhood. I look for Peter in the backyard every day. I love seeing the birds, squirrel, chipmunks, rabbits in my backyard. I have two wren houses up that are occupied off and on, a birdbath, bird feeder and several bowls lying around for water.

I did not know that about rabbits Kelly. Maybe I'll have a few more babies living under my shed.

Actually, it isnt really safe to eat wild rabbits in the hot months because of the various infestations of parasites, nematodes, etc.

To keep your impatiens off limits, maybe you can put lettuce or other produce out there for it!

I have several rabbits, a squirrel, a chipmunk and a groundhog in my yard. Now I have several flower gardens so you can see the challenge. I've alway tried to find ways of removing the clover in my grass. Well, I don't have to worry about that now. After the rabbits ate all my pansies they decided to stick with the clover.

Stephanie, I think Alice may be on to something. Make a feeding place for them with all you leftover salad greens.

I WISH I could get rid of the bunnies in my yard!!! First of all, they eat my daylilies, but then second, my puppy LOOOOVVEESSS to eat their little poops... YUCK! Then it makes her sick, and a $90 vet bill later.... (Sigh) she's a bright one...

OklahomaWeather wrote:I WISH I could get rid of the bunnies in my yard!!! First of all, they eat my daylilies, but then second, my puppy LOOOOVVEESSS to eat their little poops... YUCK! Then it makes her sick, and a $90 vet bill later.... (Sigh) she's a bright one...

She's a doll!

Yeah, my "bright" Boston Terrier likes, um, "Kitty Kookies". We have a couple of those cat boxes that automatically "scoops the poop" so he can't get to it!

Karan & Alicia - that is a thought. I have alot of lawn though for him to nibble on (with clover to boot). Myabe the impatiens taste like candy to him!

Hehe, that's so cute, in the most manly way possible. I'm a cat-person. Technically I have one... Technically... I took care of her when my aunt first got her... Unfortunately, I had to leave from my vacation 5 days later. I'm sure she's forgotten about me... My mother has horrible cat-allergies, so we can't have one... Wait until I have my own place!

Swimdude wrote:Hehe, that's so cute, in the most manly way possible. I'm a cat-person. Technically I have one... Technically... I took care of her when my aunt first got her... Unfortunately, I had to leave from my vacation 5 days later. I'm sure she's forgotten about me... My mother has horrible cat-allergies, so we can't have one... Wait until I have my own place!

Marty was not a fan of cats before he met me and my two cats, Derby and Gipper. He brought in two strays that we were feeding, Milo and Mac. Cats are great pets with such personalities!

I know they are cute, I own one

Wish some of his siblings lived in my yard. Impatients are a weed here and I'm constantly having to pull them out of my flower beds.

MomH wrote:Wish some of his siblings lived in my yard. Impatients are a weed here and I'm constantly having to pull them out of my flower beds.

Really?? I didn't know that about impatiens in Florida! I do find that some of mine re-seed themsleves for the following year. I love all of their colors.

I dont know that they're really considered a weed, especially since it's a cultivated plant. they do spread, however, and that may make them unwanted in certain places.

alicia-w wrote:I dont know that they're really considered a weed, especially since it's a cultivated plant. they do spread, however, and that may make them unwanted in certain places.

I can see why. I guess I've never heard them being referred to that before. To me and up here where I live they brighten up so many yards and shady areas - I have them all around my house. But like I said, they have re-seeded on me and I've had to pull them out in some areas.