Cinnamon
Сіннамон
Meat
Recognition:
ARBA
Developed in Montana, USA, in 1960 through crosses involving New Zealand Whites and Chinchillas. Bred for meat quality and distinct russet color.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Large
- Purpose
- Meat
- Buck weight
- 3.9–4.7 kg
- Doe weight
- 4.1–5 kg
- Adult weight
- 4.5 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 7 kits
- Meat yield
- 59%
- Slaughter age
- 12 weeks
- Coat
- normal
- Body type
- commercial
- Ears
- erect
- Origin
- US
- Recognised
- 1972
Colours
cinnamon
Temperament
calm
Notable facts
Characterized by russet fur with smoky grey ticking on the sides and a dark face.
Breeding recommendations
- Mature weight 4.0–5.0 kg.
- Doe-buck ratio 8:1 for commercial production.
- Wean at 4–5 weeks; kits should weigh >450 g.
- Kindling interval 42 days for intensive meat farming.
- Prone to obesity; bucks may show 'lazy' mating behavior.
