The average weight of a rabbit is 3 months. Description of individual breeds of meat rabbits

California rabbit has average value, and has a characteristic white color, with black or dark brown tips on the tail, nose and paws. California rabbits were developed in the United States of America through a complex process of crossing between three breeds: New Zealand, Soviet Chinchilla and Russian Ermine rabbits.

Subsequently, selecting individuals within the breed, we crossed rabbits with the most preferred parameters, which combined the good performance of the meat forms of the Soviet chinchilla, the rapid growth of the New Zealand rabbit and the high-quality hair of the Russian ermine breed. The result of such selection was the California rabbit.

The body constitution of Californian breed rabbits is quite strong, while they have a thin and light, but quite strong skeleton. The rabbit's head is light, with thin ears, no more than ten centimeters long. A well-developed, muscular body with a wide and deep chest and a short, broad back. An adult California rabbit reaches a weight of 4.5 kilograms.

Newborn rabbits of this breed weigh about forty-five grams, and are characterized by high growth progress, reaching a weight of up to two kilograms at the age of two months. After a month, with proper care, the rabbit’s weight increases to three and a half kilograms, and by five months the weight exceeds four kilograms. After reaching this mark, the intensity of their growth sharply declines.

In percentage terms, feed costs per unit of growth, Californian rabbits are approximately on the same line as New Zealand ones. When slaughtered, the yield is about 55-60 percent.

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meat - 83-85%

fat - 1.8-2.5%

Female California rabbits are quite fertile, and can produce up to eight rabbits in one litter. Thus, a female of this breed is capable of producing about thirty cubs in a year. Rabbits that are born have a pure white color, and characteristic of Californian breed rabbits age spots, are revealed somewhat later.

The minimum acceptable weight for rabbits aged 8 months and older is 3.5 kg, the highest is 5.5 kg. Best weight for this breed 4.0-5.2 kg.

The physique is harmonious, well-developed muscles, well-developed fore and hind limbs, has broad shoulders and a back. Adult females (more than 1 year old) have a small, regular-shaped chin. Short tail close to the body. The ears are from 10.5 to 11.5 cm long. This breed has a very thick, flexible and silky coat up to 3 cm long.

The California rabbit is very rapid growth. Coat color: the predominant color is snow-white. And the ears, nose, tail, front and hind limbs up to the wrist are black (sometimes they come in Havana color - chocolate).

Californian is one of the early maturing breeds. Puberty in rabbits it occurs at 3-3.5 months, but they cannot be allowed into mating at this age, since the development of their organs has not yet finished. Rabbits of this breed are usually born at the age of 4-5 months when they reach approximately 80% of the live weight of adult rabbits. Males are allowed into their first mating at 5-6 months of age. The duration of breeding use of female rabbits and males is 3 years. Each male is assigned 8-10 females. Females of this breed are highly milk-producing and fertile, producing from 8 to 14 rabbits.

To buy Californian breed rabbits, you can come to our farm and choose the females and males you like. If this is not convenient for you, order delivery, which is free with us when purchasing several rabbits. We complete families along different lines for breeding. Convenient cages for breeding rabbits are available for sale. Please note that all rabbits are vaccinated and undergo a thorough inspection before leaving our farm.

A little about California rabbits

This is one of the most popular breeds in the world, bred in the USA since the early 20s of the 20th century. They were brought to our country in the early 1970s. Today, breeding of this breed in Russia has reached an industrial scale.

Appearance

The color is pure white with dark ears, nose and paw tips. Pedigree rabbits do not have unnecessary dark spots, and the color boundaries are smooth and clear. Ears are short up to 10.5 cm. Eyes are pink to red. Average weight adult rabbit 4.5 kg.

Ideal for breeding!

Many rabbit breeders believe that Californian rabbits are ideal for breeding and this is due to the following facts:

Photos of Californian rabbits that can be bought from us

California rabbit

The Californian rabbit is white in color, with characteristic black ears, nose, paws and tail. The California rabbit was bred in the USA by crossing several breeds to obtain good productivity and high-quality, early-ripening meat.

The weight of a 2-month-old rabbit is from 1.9 to 2.3 kg, and a month later, at 3 months of age, up to 3.4 kg. Slaughter yield of meat up to 60%.

Female rabbits of the Californian breed are very fertile and milk-producing, therefore they are good, caring mothers. Rabbits are born naked with characteristic pigmented spots.

The California rabbit can be kept both in shed conditions and indoors. The paws allow keeping on mesh floors.

For information about where you can buy California rabbits- select a region of Russia.

Buy cages for rabbits in Moscow and the Moscow region can be found on the page Cages for rabbits. Sale of cages for rabbits made for cash and non-cash payments

California rabbit

The California rabbit has become very widespread. This was facilitated by the industrial breeding of rabbits for meat production.

Description of the Californian breed

Color The hair coat is pure white with dark brown and black spots on the ears, muzzle, tail and paws.

Head: small, light, slightly hook-nosed, with short thin ears.

Torso: compact, with well-developed muscles.

Body constitution strong.

Backbone light, thin, but quite durable.

The appearance of a Californian rabbit indicates its meat production.

Live weight of rabbits on average is from 4.5 kg. up to 5 kg. and adult rabbits - from 4.7 kg. up to 5.2 kg.

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The first evidence of rabbits as domestic animals was made a long time ago, back in ancient times. They knew about this Ancient Rome approximately 2000 years ago.

Breeding these animals in industrial scale started only 2 centuries ago.

Today, science knows about 700 breeds of rabbits, but every year this number increases due to various natural mutations or amateur crossing of animals.

The classification of rabbits is based on the weight of the animal, the length of its coat, as well as productivity. It is not difficult to guess that those breeds that are bred for meat are called meat breeds. These are the ones we will talk about.

This breed was created by the hands of livestock specialists from Novosibirsk and Saratov on the basis of the Research Institute of Fur Farming and Rabbit Breeding.

The entire process was supervised by N.S. Zusman. To create a new breed, white giants were crossed with the chinchilla breed using the method of reproductive crossing.

Scientists wanted to get an animal with a large body mass, excellent quality down, which can quickly adapt to a changing climate.

The body of Soviet chinchilla rabbits is slender and wide, the head is small compared to the body, the ears are erect, medium length. The fur is soft, shiny, and bluish in color. The belly, neck, bottom of the tail and inner thighs are white.

Due to the excellent quality of the skins and their beautiful color, they are often used without modification.

An adult rabbit weighs on average 5 kg, the body reaches a length of 57-62 cm, and the chest girth is 37-38 cm. Fertility is good, the female rabbit gives at least 8 rabbits per litter. Young animals grow very actively; 120 days after birth they can already gain 3.5-4 kg of live weight. Meat yield is 56-63%.

White giant

These animals have German-Belgian roots. This breed appeared back in the 19th century.

It took a long time to carefully select the animals, and the result was purebred white giants.

These animals are large, their bodies are strong and elongated. Their back is straight and long, their chest is well developed. The head is relatively small, the ears are short and erect.

The constitution of these animals is strong, typically mesosomal, but there are rabbits with a narrower body - this is the leptosomal type. The fur is very thick, pure white, since these animals are albinos.

The average weight typical of white giants is set at 5-5.5 kg, but sometimes animals gained 8 kg. The body is long, 60-65 cm, girth in the chest area is 37-38 cm.

In one litter, the female gives birth to, on average, 7-8 rabbits. The young animals gain weight with average speed. A female rabbit produces 170-220 g of milk per day. They are good mothers.

For the white giants characterized by unpretentiousness. They quickly get used to weather conditions terrain.

The white giant is widely used to create new breeds of rabbits due to its excellent physical qualities.

Silver rabbit

To create a new breed, Champagne rabbits were carefully selected. In 1952, livestock specialists from the Tula and Poltava regions managed to develop a new breed. The number of “new” rabbits was greater than their predecessors. In addition, they had better viability.

In appearance, these animals are compact, the body is wide, expanding closer to the hips. The head is small, the ears are erect, the chest is voluminous, the back is straight, the croup is wide and slightly rounded.

The legs are strong, the muscles on them are well developed and positioned correctly. Eyes brown. The constitution is of the mesosomal type, the body length reaches 57 cm, and the sternum girth is approximately 36 cm. The average weight is 4.5 kg, sometimes it can reach up to 6 kg.

Fertility is good, 8 little rabbits at a time. Young animals gain weight at an accelerated pace, which is why they are bred for slaughter. The meat comes out very tasty and tender. Young rabbits fatten up well. From rabbits 120 days old, you can get 57-61% meat by weight.

The fur is thick, silver-gray in color. The guard hairs are white, the down is blue, and the guide hairs are black.

Initially, rabbits are born black; after a month, the fur begins to acquire a silvery tint. 4 months after birth, the color of the fur becomes the same as that of adults.

The older the rabbit gets, the more radically the coat color will change. The hairs will either lighten or turn brown. After processing, the color of the skin is quite distinctive, and also not very thick.

Viennese blue rabbit

These animals were bred in Austria from Moravian rabbits and Flanders. They are not too big, rather medium sized. The direction is meat-skin, but due to their decent weight they are often bred for slaughter.

The body is slender, oblong, the bones are strong, the legs are well muscled. Constitution of mesosomal type.

The average weight is 4.6 kg, the maximum weight remains at 5 kg. The body is 57-58 cm long, and the sternum girth is 36 cm. A female rabbit usually gives birth to 8-9 rabbits at a time, each weighing approximately 72 g.

Females have good milk production, they are caring mothers. In 2 months of life, young animals gain weight of 1.7 kg, in 3 months - 2.6 kg, in 4 - 3 kg. Viennese blue rabbits can withstand strong weather changes and can preserve their young in winter.

The skins from these animals are excellent, with a very beautiful color. The pile is very soft thanks to a large number fluff. This material is widely used in both natural and processed forms.

Rex rabbit breed

These animals are of French origin. They were introduced in the 20th century, but they came to the territory of the current CIS from Germany.

An adult animal is large - weighing 3-4.5 kg, with an oblong body 40-54 cm long. The body is not knocked down, of a delicate structure, the skeleton is light and thin. The chest is deep, but narrowed, there is a small dewlap.

The back is level, with a narrow croup. Legs are thin. Young animals gain weight at an average speed. In the first month of life they gain 700 g, in the second - 1.7 kg, in the third - 2.2 kg.

By the time they reach four months of age, animals have gained 2.4 kg of weight. Female rabbits are not particularly fertile; a single litter usually consists of 5 - 6 rabbits. The meat turns out to be dietary, very tasty and tender.

The skins of these animals are also valuable. The color can be very different - black, brown, white, blue. The size of the skin can also vary. Due to the short length of the hairs, it appears that the hairline has been trimmed. These skins do not require coloring.

Description of the Butterfly breed

This Belarusian breed was created by crossing English butterfly rabbits with local individuals.

The bred offspring were crossed with Flanders, and their animals were born and the Belarusian butterfly was bred. Thanks to the source material, female rabbits of this breed are capable of producing large offspring (up to 8 rabbits) and a lot of milk.

The body of these animals reaches a length of 54 cm, and the chest circumference is 36 cm.

Body of erysomal type. The average weight is 4.3 kg, the maximum is 4.9 kg. The body structure is strong, the head is of medium size, and the ears are of medium length. The chest is voluminous, sometimes there is a dewlap. The back is wide, oblong. The croup is wide and round in shape.

The limbs are strong, straight, muscular. The wool is thick. The body is white, with black, blue, chinchilla spots. The shape of the spots does not change: a symmetrical butterfly is formed on the cheeks and nose, there is an intermittent belt on the back, there is also a rim around the eyes, the top of the tail and black ears.

Rabbits of this breed are able to quickly get used to the climate of the area; they can be fed with local food.

California rabbit

From the name you can understand that the homeland of these animals is America. They were brought to Europe in the 1970s. California rabbits are able to quickly adapt to poor living conditions and are also easily produced on an industrial scale.

Females of this breed very prolific and are excellent mothers, thanks to which the young are well preserved. The body of these animals is small but weighty - 5.5-6 kg. Females begin to breed at 5 months of age and can give birth to 9-10 rabbits at a time.

The meat of rabbits of this breed is very tender and tasty. They can quickly gain weight suitable for slaughter.

The muscles throughout the body of these rabbits are well developed, although the bones are thin and short. The neck is almost invisible, it is very short. The fur cover is very thick, rough, without fluff. The hair is white and shiny, the lower limbs, ears, tail and tip of the nose are very dark. The ears are small and stand straight.

Eyes of red-pink shades. The animals are calm but active.

By the age of 2 months, small rabbits can weigh 1.8 kg, and the most well-fed animals can weigh 2-2.3 kg. By three months, live weight can be 2.6-2.7 kg. Meat yield is 60%.

About the Flandre rabbits

These Belgian animals appeared in the 19th century. Their body is long and their bones are strong.

The head is large, round in shape. The ears are long and wide, diverging towards the end.

The sternum is well developed, the girth behind the shoulder blades is more than 37 cm. The back is wide, flat, sometimes there is a slight deflection. The croup is wide. The body reaches a length of 67 cm or more.

The average weight of an adult male is 5.5 cm, and the maximum is 8-8.5 kg. Fertility is average, 6-7 rabbits can be born at a time. A newborn animal weighs 60-65 g. 4 months after birth, the weight is 2.1-3.3 kg.

There is fur different colors. If the animal is agouti-colored, but has a red-gray body, the lower part of the tail and belly are white, the rim of the ears and the top of the tail are black. If the animal is dark gray, then the guard hairs throughout the body are uniformly colored black and gray colors, undercoat dark blue, belly light.

Thuringian rabbit

These animals are classified as skin-meat animals, but due to their decent weight of 3-5 kg, they are raised specifically for slaughter.

The meat is very tasty, healthy, and the skin is very soft and beautiful. The animals' homeland is German Thuringia, and they appeared at the beginning of the 20th century.

To develop a new breed, Russian ermine rabbits, Argents and Flanders were crossed.

The body is knitted, dense, the neck is shortened, the legs are a large number muscles, medium in length. The coat is light brown in color, and there is a black veil on the nose, hips, ears and sides.

The fur is shiny and very smooth to the touch. Color may change throughout the year.

Breed "Black-brown"

The fur of these animals is dark brown, hence the name of the breed. In general, the color of the coat is very heterogeneous. The fur on the sides is black-brown, on the head and back it is black.

The down is light blue, the guard hair is gray-blue. To develop this breed in the mid-20th century, Flanders, the White Giant and the Viennese Pigeon were crossed.

Animals are characterized high productivity, actively gaining weight, mid-season. High quality wool and meat.

The average weight is 5 kg, but often a rabbit can eat 7 kg. The body is well-knit, strong, the head is large, the sternum is voluminous, the limbs are elongated and fleshy.

Small rabbits weigh about 80 g, and at three months of age they already weigh 3 kg. The female gives birth to 7-8 rabbits at a time. The fur is soft due to the large amount of fluff.

New Zealand white rabbits

These animals are medium in size and have pure white fur.

These albinos were selected from New Zealand red rabbits in America in the first half of the 20th century. Subsequent selection was aimed at highlighting more intensive growth and obtaining more high-quality meat.

To obtain greater meat yield, selected individuals were crossed with Flanders.

They acclimatize well. The weight of an adult rabbit ranges between 4 and 5 kg. The body constitution is strong, the body is proportional, short, the muscles are well developed, the back is wide, the legs are strong.

Young animals eat a lot very quickly, which is characteristic of this breed. Within 2 months, baby rabbits, which are born weighing 45 g, reach 2 kg, and 3 months after birth they weigh 2.7-3 kg.

The meat is low in calories due to its highly developed muscles. The fur is of the same quality as the meat. The hairline is thick, white. Females give birth to 7 to 12 rabbits at a time. Often rabbits of this breed are raised as broiler animals.

It is better to raise rabbits yourself to obtain good meat than buying it in a store. So you will know that in meat product there are no antibiotics or other chemicals that can only cause harm.

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Choosing a rabbit breed is the main question facing novice rabbit breeders. It is important that future pets are adapted to the conditions of the region where they will be bred, have good productivity and do not cause trouble in maintenance.

The California rabbit fully meets the stated requirements, which is why these eared rabbits occupy one of the leading places among meat breeds. These charming animals were bred in California as a result of crossing the New Zealand white rabbit, the Soviet chinchilla and the Russian ermine. Having absorbed the advantages of their ancestors, these rabbits are perfect for growing on large specialized farms and for small farms; moreover, the docile nature and interesting color of Californians make them wonderful pets.

Description of the breed

Rabbits of the Californian breed are easily recognizable in the photo among other long-eared rabbits, largely due to their characteristic color. Their snow-white fur harmonizes beautifully with the dark brown or black color of their paws, ears and tail. There is also a dark spot on the animal’s nose. In high-breed rabbits, the spots have a clear outline and are clearly visible on the body. However, do not panic if newborn rabbits do not have these characteristic spots, since this is acceptable for young animals; they will definitely appear in a month and a half, when the rabbits have grown a little.

One more distinctive feature in the description of rabbits of the Californian breed is the bright red color of the eyes, which is clearly visible in the photo of the animals. The body shape fully complies with the standards of meat rabbits. Californians have a medium-sized head, short erect ears and a fleshy neck. The paws are short, but quite thick, the back part is rounded and large, since this is where the main meat and muscle mass is concentrated. The chest of rabbits is wide and deep, there is no dewlap.

For many rabbit breeders, when choosing a breed, it is important to know the density index. In California rabbits, this figure exceeds 60%, which indicates excellent productivity. The animals themselves look well built and strong. This breed belongs to medium-sized rabbits. For this category, the weight of an adult rabbit should not exceed 5 kg.

However, Californians rarely dial Weight Limit, often the male’s weight is 4-4.6 kg. Many may rightly note that the same white giants and rams are much larger, but one should not rush to final conclusions about the profitability of breeding giants. The effectiveness of rabbit breeding is determined not by the weight and size of pets, but by the characteristics of their productivity, taking into account the spent feed. Precisely because large breeds consume much more feed per unit of weight gain, keeping medium-sized rabbits is much more profitable.

Amateur rabbit breeders usually rarely pursue the purity of the breed and pay attention to any non-compliance with standards. If you are planning to engage in breeding rabbit breeding in the future, then in this case it will be useful to know the unacceptable shortcomings of Californians:

• extra dark spots on wool;
• drooping or too long ears;
• rare inelastic fur;
• uncharacteristic eye color;
• an elongated spot on the nose that reaches the eyes;
• the rabbit's weight is more than 5.5 kg or less than 3.5 kg.

Productivity characteristics

The California rabbit ranks second in prevalence, which indicates the effectiveness of breeding this breed. Despite the fact that these friendly animals are prominent representatives of the meat industry, the white fur of Californians can also be used in production. Breeding this breed is quite profitable, as the animals quickly gain weight. Thus, the average weight of a newborn rabbit is only 46 grams. Below is a table in which you can track how a Californian gains weight by month.

Subsequently, the rabbits recover slowly or stop gaining weight altogether. Based on the data presented, we can conclude that keeping California rabbits after 5 months is not advisable. The weight of the carcass after slaughter is about 60% of the live weight of the animal, where the share of meat ranges from 80 to 86%. The fat content in the carcass depends entirely on the animal's diet and averages about 2.5%.

Rabbit breeding

Breeding Californian rabbits at home is not difficult for a beginner. Reviews from rabbit breeders say that it is best to purchase breeding pets at specialized rabbit farms in order to be sure of purebredness and the absence of family ties. The average price of one animal is 400-700 rubles; to begin with, you can purchase 4 females and one male, which in a fairly short period of time will multiply to the desired population. The animals reach sexual maturity at the age of 5 months, after which they can be mated. All sexually mature Californians must be selected for breeding.

Every breeder should know the rules for breeding rabbits, and the most important question is the age of the wards. You should not rush too much, since an immature animal is not capable of producing healthy and high-quality offspring.

Experienced rabbit breeders advise waiting a month before mating animals so that the body has time to get stronger. A few days before the expected mating, the animals need to be fed more nutritiously. The California rabbit's hunt usually lasts 4-6 days; during this period she becomes restless, tears up the fluff and rushes around the cage. If you are allowing a male to mate for the first time, then for successful breeding you should choose a calm and experienced female rabbit for him. Usually it is the female who is placed in the cage with the groom, and then observed for some time in order to react in time if the animals start a fight; This mating method allows the rabbit breeder to know for sure whether mating has occurred or not.

The female gives birth quickly and easily, one litter usually consists of 7-10 rabbits, and in a year you can get about 40 rabbits from one rabbit. The maternal instinct of female Californian rabbits is well developed. They are highly milk-producing, so they are able to feed the entire brood on their own. On average, the life expectancy of Californian rabbits is about 10 years, and breeding animals used in breeding are 5 years.

Features of feeding

In terms of the rate of weight gain, Californian rabbits are often compared to broilers. Diet greatly influences the productivity and health of long-eared pets. To get maximum efficiency from breeding this unique breed, you need to carefully approach the animal menu. This is especially true for young animals. Most rabbit breeds need to be fattened immediately a month and a half before the intended slaughter, but with Californians things are a little different.

Breeding rabbits of the Californian breed in the private farm Kubik

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“American” rabbits need to be fed well immediately after the end of the suckling period, only then will you be able to make the most of all the advantages of this breed. To quickly increase the weight of rabbits, it is recommended to include protein feed in the menu. These can be dairy products, meat and fishmeal, protein supplements. Don't forget that rabbits need constant access to fresh food. drinking water. In the cold season, the liquid should be slightly warmed up.

The basis of the diet of Californians should be hay, root vegetables, twig and green food, and compound feed. The summer menu is based on field and meadow herbs. After weaning, young animals need to be fed five times a day; with age, this figure is gradually increased to two times. The correctness of the selected menu indicates healthy looking animal hair, good general condition, normal behavior, normal stool.

California rabbits are unpretentious in keeping, so they do not require any special conditions. They are often kept in spacious cages, the height of which must be no less than the height of the animal if it stands on its hind legs. The cage size for one pet is about 0.3 square meters. m. When placing animals, try to place rabbits of the same age nearby, this will make it easier to provide care and organize feeding. A drinking bowl, a feeder and a house are placed in the cage, where the animal can hide from prying eyes, and during the pregnancy of the rabbit - a queen cell.

The tray of the pet cage is lined with sawdust or cat litter, which perfectly absorbs moisture and does not allow odors to pass through. Cages with rabbits should be placed in a place without drafts and the possibility of direct contact sun rays. Many rabbit breeders prefer to breed Californians in pits. In this case, keeping the animals in their care is as close as possible to natural living conditions, and besides, caring for animals in pits is quite simple.

Setting up a rabbit pit does not require any special skills or knowledge, so the farmer can build a place for the rabbits to live himself using the video instructions. The rabbit breeder is required to dig a hole approximately 2x2x1 m and reinforce the walls with slate. The floor is usually made of planks or mesh. The “dwelling” needs to be fenced off with a fence and a roof made that will protect the animals from the sun and precipitation. The pets will do the rest of the work themselves: they will dig holes, begin to reproduce and raise rabbits.

Caring for Californians

The characteristics of Californian rabbits do not provide for any specific care. Like other breeds of rabbits, “Americans” need regular examination of their ears and eyes, monitoring the quality of their fur, and trimming their claws. All these activities are aimed not so much at maintaining a neat appearance, how much for timely detection possible problems and diagnosing the disease.

Skin and white fur are the main indicators of the animal’s well-being. Dishevelment, loss of shine, matting and the presence of bald spots on the coat are a reason to worry. Thorough inspection skin should be done once a week; reasons to contact a veterinarian may include scabs or pustules, rashes and redness.

If necessary, wipe the eyes with a cotton swab, which can be moistened with boiled water or strong tea. To care and clean the ears, it is recommended to use special lotions that are purchased at veterinary pharmacies. To prevent the occurrence of dangerous infectious diseases, rabbits must be vaccinated. Vaccinations can be done both in a veterinary hospital and at home.

Any farmer involved in livestock farming must not only know how to properly care for the animals he breeds, but also what the expected result of his activities will be. The assessment is carried out according to several parameters: breed, growth and development rate, diet, living conditions. If certain requirements dictated by a particular breed are met, an entrepreneur can count on a certain result indicated in its characteristics. Next we will talk about the features of raising rabbits and the parameters of their growth and development.

Average rabbit weight

On average, such an animal can weigh 4–5 kg. If we are talking about record holders, then their weight can reach 8 kg or more. Slaughter weight differs from live weight by about 30%. That is, if the animal weighed 5 kg before slaughter, then you will get a carcass weighing 3.5 kg, if 8 kg - approximately 5.5–6 kg of meat. For commercial purposes, mainly large breeds of giants are bred, which can quickly gain enormous weight, even if their diet consists of inexpensive feed.

Did you know? The largest rabbit in the world is Ralph. Its weight exceeds 25 kg, and its length is 1.3 m.

Rabbit weight by breed

Each individual breed develops at a different pace. Weight gain is uneven and depends on many factors, including nutrition and living conditions. Average indicators for the most popular breeds are shown in the table.

Breed name	Weight, kg
	newborns	at 30 days of age	at 60 days of age	at 120 days of age	at 240 days of age
0,9	1,2	3,2	6,4	9
	0,06	0,8	1,6	3,6	7
	0,07	0,7	1,6	3,4	5,7
Blue Royal Giant	0,07	0,6	1,6	3,4	5
	0,06	0,6	1,5	3	4,8
	0,06	0,6	1,5	2,9	4,8
	0,08	1	2,4	3,8	4,5
	0,06	0,6	1,6	3,2	4,3
	0,05	0,6	1,6	3,2	4,3
	0,05	0,5	1,5	3,1	4,3

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Rabbits of this breed have a white body, black ears and paws, a tail and a spot on the nose. Black markings may have another dark color - dark brown. All distinctive signs have clear outlines. The fur is thick and dense.

Eye color is red. Californians' heads large sizes, ears - erect, nose - humped. They have a short neck and a muscular, well-built body. Their legs are also short, and there is no dewlap at all.

The bones of these rabbits are light but strong. The chest is also well developed. The animals gain an average of 4–5 kg. Females are very fertile and produce up to 10 young rabbits.

There are two types of New Zealanders: white and red. White individuals have silky and completely white fur. They have a medium-sized head, short symmetrical ears and the same neck. Their body is compact and muscular, their legs are straight and strong.

These are rabbits with a humpbacked nose and a wide profile. Eye color is red. The average weight of an adult is from 4 to 4.5 kg.

Red individuals got their name because of the red-brown color of their thick, shiny fur. They also have a short neck, a small head and a cylindrical body.

Important! Distinctive Features- the presence of lightened areas of fur near the mouth, eyes, hips and stomach.

The ears are leaf-shaped and less than 11 cm long. The chest of these animals is wide, there is no dewlap. Eye color - brown. IN mature age rabbits weigh about 5 kg, with females usually being heavier than males.

White and German giants

The White Giant is a breed with snow-white fur and red eyes. Its representatives do not have any markings on their thick fur. The body is strong, slightly elongated, the back is straight, the chest is muscular, and the legs are straight and long. Possible development of dewlap.

Males have a more rounded head than females. The latter give birth to an average of 8 babies per litter, with a maximum of 14. Adults weigh 5–7.5 kg.
German giants, or, as they are also called, Rizens, are heavyweights. They have a massive, muscular, elongated body, thick legs, a wide chest, a large head and long ears. Short hair is thick and dense. The color can be different: gray, yellowish, agouti, blue or even black.

Representatives of the breed behave very clumsily, but have enormous strength. When mature, they can weigh 6–10 kg.

Gray giants are very similar in color to hares. Distinctive features are a light belly and the presence of white “socks”. Wool of medium density and medium length. The body is elongated, the chest is with a dewlap, the back is wide, the legs are straight and long.

The large head also has an elongated shape, ears with rounded tips. The weight of an adult, depending on the conditions of detention and quality of care, can vary from 4 to 7 kg.

Soviet chinchillas have fluffy fur that is pleasant to the touch. Color - gray-blue.

Important! There should be white spots on the stomach, as well as around the eyes, and a black border on the ears and tail.

The physique of these rabbits is powerful with well-developed bones. The head is small, the ears are straight. An adult can weigh 4–6 kg.

Flandre is somewhat like a little puppy. He is very clumsy with long body, wide chest, straight back and thick legs. The head and ears are also large.

The coat is thick and dense. The color can be hare-gray, yellowish-gray, dark gray. The undercoat has a bluish tint. The inside of the legs, belly and area under the tail may be white. An adult weighs about 6–8 kg. Females are usually larger than males.

Rabbits butterfly and ram

Butterflies are rabbits with strong skeletal system. They have a well-built, muscular body and the same strong legs, wide chest and long back. The shape of the head is round.

The coat of representatives of this breed is predominantly white, and the sides, nose, ears, tail and paws are covered with black spots. There is also a spot on the face that is shaped like a butterfly. An adult weighs between 4–5 kg.
The ram is distinguished by its hanging ears. In addition, it has prominent frontal bones on its muzzle and chubby cheeks. The body of individuals of this breed is slightly elongated, the chest is deep, the back is wide, the legs are strong and muscular.

Rams have thick and fluffy agouti-colored fur. The color can be different: black, white, grayish, motley, etc. At adulthood, rabbits weigh 4.5 kg.

Blue Royal Giant

The blue royal giant looks small in appearance and very harmonious. The head looks light, the ears are straight, the body is compact, the legs are muscular, the chest is wide with a pronounced dewlap. Eye color is dark blue.