New Zealand rabbit

New Zealand White

Новозеландська біла

Meat
Dual-purpose
Anerkennung:
ARBA
BRC

Originated in the United States around 1912, with the white variety recognized in 1925. Developed as a specialized meat breed and remains the industry standard globally.

Kurze Fakten
Größengruppe
Mittel
Zweck
Fleisch
Buck-Gewicht
4.1–4.99 kg
Gewicht der Häsin
4.5–5.4 kg
Gewicht eines Erwachsenen
4.5 kg
Wurf (Durchschnitt)
8 Jungtiere
Wurfbereich
7–12
Fleischertrag
60%
Schlachtalter
12 Wochen
Lebensdauer
7–10 Jahre
Mantel
normal
Körpertyp
commercial
Ohren
erect
Herkunft
US · California
Anerkannt
1916

Farben

white

Temperament

calm
docile
Bemerkenswerte Fakten

Most-farmed meat breed worldwide; the white pelt is highly valued because it can be dyed to any colour for the fur industry.

Zuchtempfehlungen
  • Optimal mature weight 4.0–5.0 kg before first mating (≥80% of adult weight at 4–5 months).
  • Wean at 28–35 days (kit weight ≥550 g) for maximum growth efficiency.
  • Doe-to-buck ratio 8–10 does per buck under intensive systems.
  • Slaughter at 70–90 days for 2.3–2.5 kg carcass weight.
  • Avoid overfeeding young does pre-mating — fat reserves cause fertility problems.

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