208 CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF RABBITS 
the ribs and remove the intestines. This is a 
very easy operation. Five minutes after kill- 
ing the rabbit, it should be ready to place in 
the cooling water. 
As soon as the intestines, have been re- 
moved, wash the carcass thoroughly in cold 
water. It may either be placed in the water to 
cool whole or cut into pieces ready to cook. The 
object is to drive out the animal heat quickly. 
Many people accomplish this by pouring a 
quart. of ice cold water into the vent imme- 
diately after making the incision in the skin 
preparatory to skinning the animal. While 
desirable, it is not necessary. 
Tf you are killing your own rabbit, the best 
time to do it is the night before you wish to 
serve it upon the table. In winter it can be 
killed several days in advance of time of serv- 
ing provided it is allowed to freeze. The best 
time, however, is about ten to twelve hours 
before the time of serving. 
There are many different ways of preparing 
the domesticated rabbit. It may be served 
