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    Castor-coloured rabbit (Cinnamon variety)

    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.
    Sources
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinnamon
    • https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Broken_Castor_Rex_Rabbit.JPG

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