I think the OP is wanting to raise rabbits in case of economic collapse or apocalypse type scenario. A large animal is hard to butcher and even harder to store (no freezer/ refrigeration) for as long as the meat would last you. A rabbit could be butchered and eaten with no waste.
I think this this Cowboy shit is for real. I went to a brewery in Minneapolis last weekend and I seen several guys wearing the brokeback mountain Jean jackets with the sheep fuzz liner, skinny jeans and penny loafers. Looks like they are gearing up.