Satin
Сатиновий
Meat
Fur / Pelt
Dual-purpose
Fancy / Show
Recognition:
ARBA
BRC
Discovered as a 1934 Indiana mutation in a Havana litter. ARBA-recognised 1956 in 11 colour varieties.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Large
- Purpose
- Dual-purpose
- Buck weight
- 3.9–5 kg
- Doe weight
- 3.9–5 kg
- Adult weight
- 4.5 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 7 kits
- Meat yield
- 59%
- Slaughter age
- 12 weeks
- Coat
- satin
- Body type
- commercial
- Ears
- erect
- Origin
- US
- Recognised
- 1956
Colours
white
black
blue
chocolate
broken
copper
red
siamese
Temperament
calm
Notable facts
The 'Satin' sheen is caused by a hair shaft that is smaller in diameter and more translucent than standard fur, allowing light to reflect uniquely.
Breeding recommendations
- Dual-purpose for meat and premium fur.
- Mature weight 4.0–4.5 kg.
- Doe-buck ratio 8–10 does per buck.
- Slaughter at 10–12 weeks for optimal balance between meat yield and fur quality.
- Prone to sore hocks (pododermatitis) on improper wire mesh — use resting pads.
