Generally speaking, you can eat a rabbit from your backyard, but you should first make sure that you raise it properly. Rabbits are easy to care for and require less attention than a common house cat. However, they can carry certain diseases, so you should cook them thoroughly. A lot of people these days are raising backyard rabbits for meat, and there are many benefits to doing so. The most popular breeds to raise for meat include Silver Fox, French Angora, and American Chinchilla.