Silver
Срібний
Fur / Pelt
Fancy / Show
Recognition:
ARBA
BRC
One of the oldest known domestic breeds, possibly originating in Portugal or Thailand. Documented for centuries for its unique ticking; references in England go back to 1592.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Small
- Purpose
- Fur / Pelt
- Buck weight
- 1.8–2.7 kg
- Doe weight
- 1.8–3.2 kg
- Adult weight
- 2.5 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 5 kits
- Meat yield
- 55%
- Slaughter age
- 14 weeks
- Coat
- normal
- Body type
- compact
- Ears
- erect
- Origin
- GB
- Recognised
- 1592
Colours
silver-grey
silver-brown
silver-fawn
Temperament
calm
Notable facts
Kits are born solid black and develop their characteristic silver ticking as they age.
Breeding recommendations
- Small breed size (1.8–3.2 kg); needs enrichment to manage active temperament.
- Doe-buck ratio 10:1.
- Naturally seasonal; breeders target spring and fall kindling.
- Wean at 5–6 weeks.
- Lower prolificacy (3–6 kits) compared to modern hybrids.
