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Post by drfleck on Feb 20, 2018 19:30:32 GMT -5
Shot a rabbit tonight. He was residing on the edge of a cattail marsh. Upon cleaning said rabbit I immediately noticed that his flesh, particularly along his back and loin area, appeared to have a greenish tint to it. Upon inspecting his liver I found a couple what I would call white tumors. These weren't small white spots on the liver but rather they were growths amongst the liver. This critter also had a pungent aroma that I haven't noticed in any other rabbits. I will say now that I've made it home and looked at the carcass again it appears normal but I swear it looked green earlier when fresh killed. I'm still noticing a stronger than normal aroma. Maybe because he was a male? My plan is to soak this critter in salt water while I await your responses. Is there anything to be concerned with here or should I proceed with eating this bunny? Thanks.
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Post by featherduster on Feb 20, 2018 21:00:02 GMT -5
When in doubt....................throw it out.
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Post by nfalls116 on Feb 20, 2018 21:01:32 GMT -5
Doesn’t sound like something I’d consume but if you feel you must just let your Wife know so she doesn’t eat it to Incase it’s bad she can call the ambulance
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Post by span870 on Feb 20, 2018 21:08:41 GMT -5
Without seeing a picture couldn't tell you 100%. If, and huge if, I had to guess I'd say the green tint was from gutting it or the shot and puncturing the intestines or stomach. The smell could very easily been the same. Was it a buck rabbit? They are breeding now and they do smell worse than a rutted up whitetail. It's a very musty smell that will remind you of a buck deer. Different smell but one in the same if that makes sense. About the only thing with a rabbit you really need to worry about is worms but those tend to be very obvious. I reckon it could have had an injury and got an infection. To eat or not is on you. Again without a picture, it's just guessing.
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Post by drfleck on Feb 20, 2018 21:28:05 GMT -5
When in doubt....................throw it out. Usually that's my policy as well but it's hard to do when you've walked and hunted for hours and all you get is one danged rabbit haha. |
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Post by drfleck on Feb 20, 2018 21:41:08 GMT -5
Without seeing a picture couldn't tell you 100%. If, and huge if, I had to guess I'd say the green tint was from gutting it or the shot and puncturing the intestines or stomach. The smell could very easily been the same. Was it a buck rabbit? They are breeding now and they do smell worse than a rutted up whitetail. It's a very musty smell that will remind you of a buck deer. Different smell but one in the same if that makes sense. About the only thing with a rabbit you really need to worry about is worms but those tend to be very obvious. I reckon it could have had an injury and got an infection. To eat or not is on you. Again without a picture, it's just guessing. He did take a shot or two to the guts so that might explain the color. Funny thing was when I got him home the meat looked totally normal. Still had a musty stink to it though. I guess I didn't realize how much stronger he would smell compared to the female rabbits. He's soaking in salt water now. Where do you usually see the worms? In the organs or in the meat or both? Thanks |
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Post by drfleck on Feb 20, 2018 21:43:58 GMT -5
Doesn’t sound like something I’d consume but if you feel you must just let your Wife know so she doesn’t eat it to Incase it’s bad she can call the ambulance Oh she's aware and wants nothing to do with any musty rabbits. She wasn't too jazzed when she walked into the kitchen and there he lay on the countertop. Haha |
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Post by nfalls116 on Feb 20, 2018 21:46:23 GMT -5
Doesn’t sound like something I’d consume but if you feel you must just let your Wife know so she doesn’t eat it to Incase it’s bad she can call the ambulance Oh she's aware and wants nothing to do with any musty rabbits. She wasn't too jazzed when she walked into the kitchen and there he lay on the countertop. Haha It’s likely that the worst thing that would happen is sour guts anyway |
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Post by span870 on Feb 21, 2018 7:45:12 GMT -5
Without seeing a picture couldn't tell you 100%. If, and huge if, I had to guess I'd say the green tint was from gutting it or the shot and puncturing the intestines or stomach. The smell could very easily been the same. Was it a buck rabbit? They are breeding now and they do smell worse than a rutted up whitetail. It's a very musty smell that will remind you of a buck deer. Different smell but one in the same if that makes sense. About the only thing with a rabbit you really need to worry about is worms but those tend to be very obvious. I reckon it could have had an injury and got an infection. To eat or not is on you. Again without a picture, it's just guessing. He did take a shot or two to the guts so that might explain the color. Funny thing was when I got him home the meat looked totally normal. Still had a musty stink to it though. I guess I didn't realize how much stronger he would smell compared to the female rabbits. He's soaking in salt water now. Where do you usually see the worms? In the organs or in the meat or both? Thanks Worms will either be in the guts or muscle, depending on type of worm. Once those guys gets opened it's a worse smell than a gut shot deer. I'd soak it over night then wash it off real well in cold water and give it the smell test. Any stomach material should be gone by now. I really can't imagine anything that could have been wrong with the rabbit unless it was an old injury but even that leaves me skeptical. I've raised rabbits for years. They don't fight off sickness or infection well. Seems you look at them wrong and they'll die two seconds later. As far as a bucks smell. Remember that smell. If you're out this time of year and you're in his home area, you can smell him. They spray just like a male cat and they do it constantly. Extremely territorial. You ever see two buck rabbits go at it, it is a battle. They will kill each other. They grab ahold of the other, flip over and claw the stomach area with their back feet. I've had rabbits in my pen rip the other open from top to bottom. Sorry, I ramble. There is your rabbit knowledge for the day. Btw careful if you walk into a rabbit breeding pen when they are looking to breed. You're face is at just the right height for spraying. From experience. |
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Post by featherduster on Feb 21, 2018 8:31:04 GMT -5
If you kept the rabbit and if you cleaned and soaked it and it still smells then throw it out.
If you cook a bad rabbit for your wife and she doesn't enjoy it then she probably will not want to eat rabbit again so she may not support your hunting of rabbits.
If you cook a rabbit and it turns out delicious your wife will want more and she will support your hunting habits.
How you prepare your game will impress others, hunting is more than just killing it's the whole package
hunting,cleaning,cooking.
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Post by drfleck on Feb 22, 2018 18:52:16 GMT -5
Update...soaked rabbit for a day in salt water after which rabbit smelled and looked totally normal.. Pressure cooked and pulled meat off bones. Combined shredded rabbit meat with crushed pistachios, dried cranberries, mayonaisse, honey, and a little apple cider vinegar. Excellent rabbit salad! Shot another rabbit today and she's soaking in fridge now. Thanks all for the advice.
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Post by span870 on Feb 22, 2018 21:48:43 GMT -5
Shot one today that was full of tape worms. Big ol suckers. Man those disgust me when I find them. Just threw them up on a tree so the dogs couldn't get them. This time of year on with this weather they'll get more common. Only one of 5 had them though
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Post by featherduster on Feb 23, 2018 8:33:30 GMT -5
Update...soaked rabbit for a day in salt water after which rabbit smelled and looked totally normal.. Pressure cooked and pulled meat off bones. Combined shredded rabbit meat with crushed pistachios, dried cranberries, mayonaisse, honey, and a little apple cider vinegar. Excellent rabbit salad! Shot another rabbit today and she's soaking in fridge now. Thanks all for the advice. I like your cooking ideas, Bon Appetit ! |
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