New Zealand rabbit

New Zealand Red

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Meat
Fur / Pelt
Dual-purpose
Recunoaștere:
ARBA
BRC

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

Fapte rapide
Grup de dimensiuni
Mediu
Scop
Cu dublu scop
Greutatea masculului
3.6–4.5 kg
Greutatea femelei
3.6–4.5 kg
Greutatea adultului
4 kg
Așternut (medie)
8 pui
Gama de gunoi
7–9
Randamentul de carne
58%
Vârsta sacrificării
12 săptămâni
Durata de viață
7–10 ani
Haina
normal
Tipul corpului
commercial
Urechi
erect
Originea
US
Recunoscut
1913

Culori

red

Temperamentul

calm
Fapte notabile

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

Recomandări de reproducere
  • 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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