The cost of raising one lb of beef is supose to equal to 6 lbs of rabbit. If your rabbit is producing, you can adv. up to 32 bunnies a year (I have read). Quality of meat, easy of raising in urban area, low cost upkeep, small area needed, no regulations on a local level on most cases. This is why I have 3 does and 2 bucks, NZ giants & Calif Whites. Have them in a 10x10 shed, individual cages, clean area, and easy to maintain.