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While I'm sure most of us would squirm at the idea of eating rats. I have some pet rats that just had a litter. I'm pursuing the prospect of farming rats for food and fur. While rats have an ill reputation in the West, in most oriental countries rat meat is a staple, in some places in India a delicacy. And in many place the price of rat meat exceeds that of chicken and sometimes even beef (that would make sense in India). I have been studying this idea online. I mean, if push comes to shove, why not? Rats have been identified as consumable by humans.
What are y'alls thoughts on this? Any ideas. Since I'm looking into rabbit pelt tanning, maybe I can use that same knowledge to tan rat hides... they aren't any smaller than squirrels at any rate. It would take a lot, but hey, it's another option on the table. Though I've never heard too much demand for rat-fur coats.
What are y'alls thoughts on this? Any ideas. Since I'm looking into rabbit pelt tanning, maybe I can use that same knowledge to tan rat hides... they aren't any smaller than squirrels at any rate. It would take a lot, but hey, it's another option on the table. Though I've never heard too much demand for rat-fur coats.