New Zealand Red
Новозеландська червона
Meat
Fur / Pelt
Dual-purpose
Recognition:
ARBA
BRC
Originated in the United States around 1912, the first variety of the New Zealand breed recognized for its specialized meat production.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Medium
- Purpose
- Dual-purpose
- Buck weight
- 3.6–4.5 kg
- Doe weight
- 3.6–4.5 kg
- Adult weight
- 4 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 8 kits
- Litter range
- 7–9
- Meat yield
- 58%
- Slaughter age
- 12 weeks
- Lifespan
- 7–10 years
- Coat
- normal
- Body type
- commercial
- Ears
- erect
- Origin
- US
- Recognised
- 1913
Colours
red
Temperament
calm
Notable facts
Despite the name, the breed did not originate in New Zealand; it was developed in California.
Breeding recommendations
- Good tolerance to tropical and warm conditions.
- Optimal mature weight 4.0–5.0 kg; standard medium-breed cages (~72×60×43 cm).
- Doe-buck ratio 8–10 does per 1 buck.
- Kindling interval 42 days for intensive systems, re-mating 11 days post-partum.
- Slaughter age 10–12 weeks at 2.3–2.5 kg live weight.
