How to make a rabbit foot key chain
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- This is a step by step video on how to make rabbit foot key chains We do this to ensure that we use every part of our animals out of respect for them. There is also written instructions on this process with links to the products that we use on our website.
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My rabbit just died... She was beautiful and sweet and I want to have something to remember her by. Hopefully I can do this myself.
Craig Painter so how did it go
@@Heisenberg000. prefect.
Nice
You should have preserved her hide
Jah Yeet And it’s a great meal
I’ve recently just began rabbit hunting and I want to do this for my first rabbit. thanks for clearing things up!
What’ll you get from a rabbit??? Absolutely nothing. My cat killed a wild adolescent bunny, and I didn’t want to let it go to waste. Wild things rarely have a lot of meat on them if they’re small. I skinned and cleaned it, and found that there’s really no reason for a human adult to spend the time and effort to kill something so little. Hunt something your own size.
@@somedude7633 if you would use your mind, anything little would have less meat.you probably skinned a rabbit that wasn’t full grown. I’ve gotten a few and one is enough for a stew
Finally watched this! Looks easy enough can’t wait to try it!
My Dad, three other people and I went rabbit hunting today and my dad got a rabbit. I’ve been looking for a simple project and this seems to be it!
You murdered a living feeling being! Good for you, how Disgusting.
@@LearnToCompound thank you for your feedback. I will definitely not take this into consideration. It’s my way of life and if you don’t like it, ignore it.
Also my rabbits feet turned out phenomenal!! Thank you for posting this!
@@Momo_Ducky if you’re murdering someone it’s all of our business.
@@LearnToCompound I didn’t really ask for you to tell me how to live my life thanks, but no thanks.
It's really hard to get borax over here in Europe, do you think alum/salt mixture could work as well? I've used that to tan some pelts before with suces but I am not sure if it would work on the feet.
Carla van Sundert I do not know if it would work or not. That is the method we use for our pelts also but have never tried feet that way. Can you order Borax online or is it cost prohibited? Thanks for watching our video I wish we could be more help. Best of luck.
Sodium tetraborate is the name of the chemical, if Borax brand isn't available. You have the internet. Look online.
Thank you for this tutorial. Do you think I can do the same process for fox or racoon tails? I received some pelts and some still had tails attached.
I think it would work great. We have also done deer hooves this way.
Thank you for this awesome info!! We have a couple rabbits in our freezer, and can’t wait to try this out!
Thank you. A friend brought over some fresh rabbit and the feet in a jar. I told him I would research it and give him back some “good luck” for his contribution to my diet.
Can you do this with coyote legs?
Found some roadkill and I'm trying to preserve his paws in a rabbits foot method. Not finding a specific tutorial for coyote feet
I imagine you could do it with coyote feet. I have never tried. You might need to extend the time in each step a little if they are large. Let us know how it goes. Thanks for checking out our video.
For rubbing alcohol part should I put lid during the 2 day process or leave it open??
We put a lid on.
hey , i just followed the steps to preserve my bunny of 2yrs. so after he dried out , he’s clean and everything ? i haven’t put a cap on there yet , it should still be ok ?
I would think so.
I just used this method and I have two rabbit feet now drying since last night but the toes are all still flexible. Will it stiffen and become inflexible once cured, like things that have been preserved via dry mummification?
Yes. They will stiffen up and will also start to curl. If you want them straight you need to keep straightening them each day as they dry. They can take up to a week or 2 to completely dry and stiffen up.
AWESOME! 🤔 Will this work with deer, squirrels and raccoon tails? I started hunting for and want to save as many tails as possible to keep and to give as small gifts to friends and family. Thanks for uploading this and sharing. God bless! 🙏
We have done deer hooves. We just extended the time in each step since it was bigger and more "meat". I think we tried rabbit tails and they worked just fine. Good luck and let us know how they turn out.
Thank you this was very useful
May I ask what's the size of the bell you are using?
Thanks.
We used 20mm for the back feet and 16mm for the fronts.
Great video! Our little Boston terrier killed a rabbit last night. We had all the supplies in hand to make some fun keepsakes.
hi. thank you for the tutorial. Do you have product detail for '70% alcohol'? Sorry I am newbies.
70% isopropyl alcohol or also known as rubbing alcohol.
Haven't seen this question yet, what size jingle bells do you normally buy? They come in various sizes. Seems like the standard size is 1 inch, but should they be smaller (1/2 in, 3/4 in)?
We used 3/4" for the hind feet and we also made mini keychains from the fronts and used 1/2"
@@TheLOTSProject Thank you for the prompt reply!
Is it like fluffy soft? Could you use fabric softener perhaps to soften them, if they’re not soft already?😄
When they dry out they get soft just like petting a rabbit.
Thanks for the video! Got a couple rabbits today and saved the rear feet so this is now on my project list. What size diameter bells do you use? And would wild cottontail need smaller bells?
I use 20mm jingle bells. I am not sure if cottontails would require a smaller bell. The feet that we process are from rabbits that have a live weight of 5+ pounds. If it is significantly smaller than that you might want to use a smaller size.
That’s harsh so you just gonna cut of the foot?
@@eqservs don't worry they are dead and don't feel it. What barbarians cut off a foot from a live rabbit..... XD
Does the fur stay soft? I feel like the chemicals might dry it out and make it go brittle and rough
We have some that are at least 2-3 years old and they are still nice and soft.
Is there a way to clean your rabbits foot keychain? Just from it being out an around, the fur is a bit tougher than before, and it’s got kind of an awful smell it didn’t have before. Is there any way to clean it without it falling apart?
Hand wash with cold water and Dawn. Let dry completely. Should be able to fluff the fur with your fingers once it is completely dry. That's what we do.
Happy Hills Homestead thank you so much! I looked everywhere and couldn’t find any information
@@shatteredmercury1444 if it smells at all that means its rotting aka bacteria growth. Washing the fur WILL NOT stop that only help the fur. I would get 90% alcohol and resoak it However the epoxy might have sealed the cut end and alcohol may not be able to get in it. Try washing it too but alcohol is needed to stop the rotting since the fur itself will not smell it's the tissue that will
Question... Is the borax necessary or can I use salt for example? I'm having trouble finding borax here in Portugal.
The Borax is used mainly for cleaning. It is a high strength powdered detergent. Not sure if there is a substitute.
@@TheLOTSProject thank you anyways! 😃 I'll keep on looking for it.
Is 50% okay? I have some in a sealed jar right now, but I'm questioning if I should change to 70%.
I would change it
Would this work for much larger animals? Like a deer leg?
We have done deer hoofs like this. We extend the timeline of each soak. I think we did a week in the alcohol and 3-4 days in the borax.
Where i can buy the cap for keychain?
amzn.to/2T6TBoz
Do the feet still shed fur once this process is complete,
They do shed a little. Almost all of the hair stays in place but you get a little shedding especially the very fine hairs. We have some we use all the time for multiple years that still look great. Let us know if you have any other questions or how your project turns out.
Weird question can i do the same with a racoon front foot...
Should be able to do the same. We use the same process for rabbit and deer feet. The only difference is we let the deer feet soak longer in both solutions since they are so much bigger. Good Luck. Let us know how they turn out.
Thank you for the quick response ad in information ill try it our
Did it work?
@@beauxhenry8847 yeah she worked good did a video on it
Do you know if a certain type of dish soap is harmful? What kind did you use? I want to be as careful as possible, since I only get roadkill specimens and I don't want to screw it up ':)
We use Dawn. It is what they use to clean animals when there is an oil spill so it should be fine for most animal fur.
@@TheLOTSProject I just found out we have Dawn in the garage. Sounds good! Thanks
@@zom6ie good luck. Hope they turn out great.
There was a cat that froze to death at my work and I took his big beautiful paws (he had the cutest extra toes) and I took his tail as well. I've never done anything like this. Do you have any tips? There's a bit of meat on the forearm area that I need to get rid of but im not experienced at all
I have not done cat feet, but we do deer and they just take longer for each step of the process. I think we do a week per step on the deer feet instead of the day or two for the rabbit. Polydactyl cats are really cool, my friend has a couple. Best of luck with your project. Maybe do one at a time and keep the others in the freezer to see how they come out. Let us know how it goes.
@@TheLOTSProject thank you for the info! I already have them all together but I'll try a week span :)
Hey there! Just stumbled upon your comment, I'm curious of you tried this with the cat paws and if so, what was the result?
Gday,
Could you please put the link to the amazon jingle bells and stuff somewhere so i know which sizes and stuff to buy
happyhillshomestead.com/2017/07/28/rabbit-foot-key-chain/
Thank You
If i did this to make it a necklace is it okay to wear all the time like in the shower and getting rained and weather conditions of being in the woods
I am not sure if I would ever dry out if it got wet all the time. Ours get wet every once in a while but take a while to dry out after, but no damage occurs.
Hi, Do the rabbit feet need to be "fresh"? I have some, but they're dry now. Is it too late to do this process on them?
I honestly do not know for sure. My guess is that it may be to late. That being said, you can always try it on one if you are concerned about wasting them.
My bunnies died and I'm hoping I can successfully preserve their hides, their foot, and their skeletons. Tho I'm just a 13year old so I have little hope.
You will do great. Be sure to let us know how it goes. Follow the directions for the feet and it will work. Good luck.
can you use methylated spirits instead of rubbing alcohol
Trent 76 Thanks for your comment and watching the video. I have not looked into using any other methods. The rubbing alcohol has been working great for us. Let me know if you give it a try.
I use same method but replace rubbing alcohol with methylated spirits....
Mat Hussein lmao did it work
is this safe like will these create any bacteria or viruses I really want to buy one for myself
They are safe
These paws are rather large so a reasonable amount of tissue will be left. Does this process eliminate all smells and potential decay? Even over time and in warmer weather?
We have them all around the homestead for atv keys, car keys, etc. Some are 3-4 years old with no decay or smell.
@@TheLOTSProject Thank you! :)
I’m going to try this on my badger feet
Class Felidae dude? Wtf
Cool as long as it was legally contained......they are quite protected in my state and if I had feet just hanging out and the DNR found out i would be asked lots of questions lol
TJ Jones roadkill, and in Scotland it’s not illegal to have them
Also it worked! Have the paw in a jar to this day
@@classfelidae sorry stupid YT didn't notify me of your comment. That's awesome! I would like to try that if I ever saw one
What did you use to cut the foot off the rabbit?
When you dispatch the rabbit you cut the tendons and then the joint breaks apart fairly easy. There should be a bunch of videos on TH-cam about processing rabbits that will show how to remove the hind feet. I currently dont have a video uploaded of this process. Best of luck.
Nice. Always wanted to know how this is done. Also those arm tattoos are like my mothers.
Question: How long does it take for them to stiffen up?
Maybe a week after they are completely dry. Depends on how humid it is really.
Do you have a link for where you buy your bells? Thanks 😊
amzn.to/2T6TBoz
@@TheLOTSProjectthank you! Is that the one use for the big or small feet?
Does it matter if you keep the lid on when u soak them I’m alcohol
We do, otherwise it will evaporate.
About how long does it take to dry ?
2-3 days maybe? Could be shorter or longer depending on humidity, temperature, fan blowing on them, etc.
Happy Hills Homestead ok thank you!
Can i conservate the rabbits foot only with salt aswell? Its not easy to get rubbing alcohol or borax here so im looking for a method like an ancient method of conservation. Can somebody help me?
I wish I could help but this is the only process we have used.
@@TheLOTSProject Thank you for your quick answer. If somebody in the comment section has an idea please fell free to write a message to me. Thanks everybody
Nice video!, Can I actually use the front feet/hands, or I can only do it with the rear ones?
We eventually started doing the front feet. In fact without the hardware and marketed them as cat toys
@@TheLOTSProject that's some good news, I have a question, what's an alternative for Borax? I'm unable to find it where I live..
I can not say for sure since we have never used anything else. I did find this article that might help. inthewash.co.uk/cleaning/alternative-to-borax/
@@TheLOTSProject thank you so much for your time and help :D
Going to try this is some raccoon paws!
Should work great.
my bunny passed away this morning, can i use this process to preserve his tail and make a key chain?
We tried tails and didn't have a ton of success. The process should work, the timing of each step and hardware you would need would likely be different.
Do you take the bones out of the feet? I just found four rabbit feet and want to do this
No we did not remove the bone.
@@TheLOTSProject thank you for such a quick reply!
Does the borax have to be put in with warm water? Cold water? Or does it matter?
Devolves better in warm water but doesn't really matter.
@@TheLOTSProject Okay thank you!
Can you cut the foot shorter after the process or is that not possible
We have never done it like that so I can not speak to if that is going to work or not. Let us know if you try it.
Does it works? I want to make one
Yes it works. We sell them.
Any suggestions on what else to use since I can't find Borax?
I have not tried any other products. You might be able to find a substitute on google but I have never run into this issue.
can i use the four legs of the rabbit?
Absolutely. The front ones turn out great as mini keychains. We also have used them as cat toys after they are cured before putting any hardware on them.
Will this work on deer feet?
We have done deer feet this way. We extended the times in both mixtures. I think we did a week in the alcohol and 3-4 days in the borax.
Venom The Fur I would think so
Not with bells haha
my hamster died after 2 years he’s small can I do this
I have no idea if this would work or not for a hamster.
did you pre drie the feet
No. They are taken directly from the culled animal and washed and put in the alcohol.
@@TheLOTSProject oh okay nicr
Whats the borax to water solution ratio?
We just use a couple tablespoons full in a large Mason jar with the feet and water. It's not a specific ratio that we know of.
Thanks! Also could hydrogen peroxide or salt work instead? What kind of ratio would i be looking at there?
I am not certain if those would work or not. The borax is basically used to clean them. We found the instructions on the internet and have only used this method. I am sure there are other ways but we have never used them.
I want to do this whit only one foot, so a half a tablespoon should be good?
@@williampark4753 do what you want but remember you are working with something organic that is made to rot. You are trying to prevent this so you don't want to skimp too much. Borax is probably better at it than salt. The 20 mule borax was only like 5-6 dollars when I bought mine so it's quite cheap. Salt might work but idk
Do Rabbit foot decompose?
We have not had any decompose after at least 4 years.
Thanks for uploading. I hunt rabbits and now I have a little less waste after I clean them.
Would this work on squirrel feet as well? I saved some from one of my last squirrels and I was gonna make earrings for my sister as a prank. Would this method work?
I imagine the process would be the same. You would need different size hardware I am sure but it sounds like you had a plan for that. Good luck.
@@TheLOTSProject wow you replied fast
@@JWall_InKc I just happen to be watching some videos when the notification popped up.
Great video, thanks!
does anybody have the same way with a ground hog, squirrel, raccoon? they always use rabbit if anybody do that give me a link
We have done rabbit and deer feet this way and have had others report back that it works well with other animals too. Process should be the same.
Love your video...where can I get rabbit foot?
Thanks you. Here is a link to our Etsy listing www.etsy.com/listing/555590296/rabbit-foot-keychain?ref=hp_rv
Your a monster
cut it off a rabbit
Mushy Pork rip rabbit
A rabbit, I think.
i did the same but my skin fur fall out and it stinks
We have never had that issue. I am not sure what happened to yours.
It's called slipping. Seems like it went wrong and started to rot
Would this work on fox feet?
I have never done fox feet, but I imagine it would work the same.
hi mam...can i get one of those keychain
We don't make them anymore but we will be giving away one in our 1000 subscriber giveaway when we reach that. Be sure to subscribe to enter.
already subscribed
as I'm from india
it's impossible to make it here or get it here....
so I'll appreciate it if you do a giveaway to me.....thanks
love your video by the way
@@himanshuverma8353 we will see what happens.
@@TheLOTSProject thankyou 😊♥️
Can i buy
We no longer raise rabbits and have sold out of all our stock. Sorry.
Do these smell after some time? With the meat still being there?
No they do not smell. The processing "cures" the meat and dries it out so there is no rotting.
So interesting lol I
Currently doing this with Squirrel feet. Lets hope it works out
Ugh mosters
@@kristinafamn so the rabbits aren't real...?😕😕😰
@@kristinafamn but why are we taking their lives for nothing. ..😟😟
Vedantika Sharma we get a nice foot out of it 🤣🤣🤣
@@thenewguy2002 what's the use of it😱😱
You did a excellent job well done nice key chain good luck charm🐇🐇🐇
What to use if I can't get alcohol and Borax?
Deep Impact I have no idea. We have only used this method. If you find a different method I would be interested to hear how they turn out.
Happy Hills Homestead I'll let you know incase I find a different method
Grain alcohol would work but like she said borax is pretty important
Can you do this with Tails too?
Brie's Bunny Barn we have not tried any tails this way. You could always try. Let us know if you do.
Thanks for the guide!
All they had at the store was 50% alcohol 😕 Will that work?
The instructions we were given called for 70% We have never tried 50% so I cant tell you either way. Let us know if you try it or find out.
@@TheLOTSProject thank you for the reply! Decided to not chance it and went across town for 70%
Is that a real rabbit foot
Are you serious? Yes have you never had one before?
Yes
Poor rabits
Um ummmmmmmmmmmm noooooooo its 3D printed with the.....
Cats fur stuck on it... YEAH THATS IT🤭
I always get my rabbit’s feet from the dried up riverbed between Santa Maria and Nipomo. There are coyotes and roadrunners there, now that the drought has completely changed the environment. Although rabbits have always been around there, usually left dead by some bird of prey or wild dog.
Good idea BUT they need to be fresh killed. Soon after an animal dies it starts the decay process and fur is the first thing to go so of the fur pulls out easy you know it's already rotting.
TJ Jones I did get it freshly killed too, lol. A vulture was eating it.
Any Lucky Good Lucks
so the feet have wiggle room.... LOL
Ik I’m a couple years late but I’m going to do this too 22 beavers. That’s a lot of damn feet
Interested in how they turn out. Good luck with them.
lol😂
wait so...we actually k1II the rabbit? not to sound like a vegan cuz I'm not. if the rabbits are meant for eating then I didn't know that. and also won't the flesh and bone rot and smell?
Yes, all the rabbit are used for meat, also furs, dog treats and compost. We get the most out of any animal so it does not go to waste. The bone and flesh get dried and cured in the process. We have yet to have one smell or rot. We have them around the house that are probably 4 years old.
@@TheLOTSProject wow thats cool
Dont do this with Rabbits do it with dead ones not alive ones
Meanwhile, the Japanese are watching this thinking how fucked up our customs are for a change.
I have a rabbit and i- this is just sad fr
You can do this if you lose a beloved rabbit and want something to remember it.
Why are you watching then?
You realize they died for meat right? Just like the cows and chickens and pigs in the store. Same with the crabs and fish and lobsters that people eat constantly. Or the quail at fancy restaurants that are considered a delicacy. Most of the feet on those animals are thrown away because they are byproduct. This is using a byproduct that would other wise be thrown away
This is horrible! Why would you cut off a poor rabbits foot just to make an accessory?! I can't even see this anymore. Everyone in the comments are acting like this is amazing and great but it isn't! How dare people do that to innocent animals!?
Actually the rabbit is already deceased. The rabbits on our farm are only alive because we raise them for food. We are sure to use all the parts of an animal if we take its life to provide food for ourselves. We use the feet, both front and back, the hide is tanned and we make several meals out of the body itself. If we were not raising these rabbits to eat they would never be alive in the first place. We give them a very good life while they are alive. I assume you are a vegan or at the very least a vegetarian?
@@TheLOTSProject No I am not a vegan or vegetarian. I own a bunny, that is how I feel bad for these animals. Even if I didn't own one, I would still feel bad. You never know, they could still be alive even if you didn't "raise" them! It is still wrong to do so.
You are soft. The rabbits die anyways would you rather have it rot and be waisted at butcher time? We aren't doing it to pets these are live stock period. They live to die.....your pet was born to sell as a pet. There is a difference the feet are a byproduct not the main reason for having rabbits. I save the back feet, ears, and fur of rabbits at butcher but this is all byproduct! I really want the meat but save as much as I have time for. You see most people would throw away the feet she saves them!
@@paxcoopersdream736 what about the cows? And pigs and chickens? If we didnt eat them they would still be alive too. People eat rabbit. I eat rabbit and I own multiple pet rabbits. This is a way to use a piece of the rabbit that is otherwise thrown away! You're not vegan or vegetarian so you do realize if you didnt eat a chicken for example it would still be alive?? And people cut off the chickens feet too and use it in dog food or throw it away
@@cloverarchabal7221 I’ll pray for you all. Anyway, in this video shown, they kill the animal purposely for this, the foot. The rabbit would be alive if they didn’t want to use as a keychain or so much other. You never know, bunnies are smart, most of them could survive on their own, there are many bunnies around my neighborhood that have been around 15+ years because of their instincts, this is just “raising” them apparently, “not correctly” to die. So that’s pretty much all I have to say. Have a great rest of your day. 😊
Poor rabits
Mmmmmmmmmm rabbits🤤
We just butchered 6 and the kids are maki g these. 😆
I will love if it was no real rabbit feet 😭
Yeah so you rather have a fake toy that polluted the environment to make and run the machines to make then have the feet that will never totally decompose in a landfill and AGAIN pollute the earth?!?!
These are biodegradable and way better for the earth than fake plastic ones. Real fur is WAY better than faux. Faux DOESN'T BREAK DOWN
If you have one of these I hope you have bad luck
Why
“Fu** yuck😠😠” - 🤡
Omg that’s disgusting you actually use real rabbit feet I thought it was fake😱😱🤢🤢
it is culture and i have one
i have a squirrel foot
CringeFest
Random and stupid statement but ok
How is it disgusting?
What did cringe fest say because he noped out and deleted and now I'm interested in the thread?
Evil
Yeah the flies that bug me at butcher time are!
PEOPLE ARE SO CRUEL
bruh
Monsters😡😢
Man you have a lot of growing up to do if you think SHE is a monster. Start watching the news you will see monsters
You realize they died for meat right? Just like the cows and chickens and pigs in the store. Same with the crabs and fish and lobsters that people eat constantly. Or the quail at fancy restaurants that are considered a delicacy. Most of the feet on those animals are thrown away because they are byproduct. This is using a byproduct that would other wise be thrown away
You tortured 🐇 🐰 🐇 🐰 🐇 🐰 🐇 🐰 🐇 🐰 🐇 🐰 🐇 🐰 🐇 🐰 🐇
shut up
Poor rabbits 😭😭😭🗡🗡🗡🗡🗡🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
You realize they died for meat right? Just like the cows and chickens and pigs in the store. Same with the crabs and fish and lobsters that people eat constantly. Or the quail at fancy restaurants that are considered a delicacy. Most of the feet on those animals are thrown away because they are byproduct. This is using a byproduct that would other wise be thrown away
Fu**** yuck😠😠
Ratio cuh
Animal abuse?
No, actually- a lot of people that have rabbits feet either hunted and killed them themselves or they were the owners of a beloved pet and want to keep something of them or they raised rabbits and didn't want to waste, ie taking the meat/pelt/and feet, or unfortunately you get one at a fair as a cheap dumb trophy- anyway my point being- not many of us are pricks at the fair buying them or abusing them or killing a rabbit just for the foot, tons of people are just doing this to honor the passed pet or the prized kill. So abuse- no, not in almost anyone's book but some wack jobs.
you monsters