New Zealand rabbit

New Zealand Red

Новозеландська червона

Meat
Fur / Pelt
Dual-purpose
Anerkennung:
ARBA
BRC

Originated in the United States around 1912, the first variety of the New Zealand breed recognized for its specialized meat production.

Kurze Fakten
Größengruppe
Mittel
Zweck
Doppelter Zweck
Buck-Gewicht
3.6–4.5 kg
Gewicht der Häsin
3.6–4.5 kg
Gewicht eines Erwachsenen
4 kg
Wurf (Durchschnitt)
8 Jungtiere
Wurfbereich
7–9
Fleischertrag
58%
Schlachtalter
12 Wochen
Lebensdauer
7–10 Jahre
Mantel
normal
Körpertyp
commercial
Ohren
erect
Herkunft
US
Anerkannt
1913

Farben

red

Temperament

calm
Bemerkenswerte Fakten

Despite the name, the breed did not originate in New Zealand; it was developed in California.

Zuchtempfehlungen
  • 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.

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