Rabbit Californian - the best option for breeding

The best breeder of America, George West, who lived in California, brought the breed a rabbit of California in 1928. Already in 1939 it was officially recognized and immediately became popular. In Russia appeared in the 70-80-ies of the twentieth century. The breeder West took three breeds as basis: the New Zealand rabbit, the Himalayan and the chinchilla. As a result, the obtained version presents the best features of the predecessors. Rabbit Californian has a medium size (like New Zealand) and weighs 4.5 kg. He has white dense fur (like the Himalayan ermine breed), and excellent meat (the legacy of the chinchilla). Here they are - the Californian rabbits.

Their breeding does not require much trouble: they are very prolific, in the litter usually 8-10 rabbits. At birth, the rabbit is completely white, and a month later, a dark brown color characteristic of this breed appears on the tip of the nose, ears, tail and legs. Consider the offspring, pay attention: rabbit with a smoky touch on the fur are the best representatives of the breed and in the future are worthy to become the best producers.

Features that distinguish the breed: color (dark areas on the background of white fur), a small horn-nosed head on a short neck, ears erect, up to 10 centimeters long. The legs of the animals are short, thick, well pubescent, the tail is short. The body is wide, with well-developed muscles. The weight of rabbits is larger than that of males, and reaches 4.8 - 5.3 kilograms. Eyes are red, and claws are brown or black. The coat is white, dense, elastic, pleasant when touched.

Rabbit Californian is also popular because his friendly, complaisant nature makes it easier to care for the animal. Some hold such rabbits as pets. Children are especially fond of them.

If you decide to buy a Californian rabbit for breeding, you need to choose them, focusing on the breed standard. There may be deviations that do not spoil the basic qualities. It is not necessary to reject specimens with less harmonious proportions: an elongated neck or head, slightly lowered ears, a prominent chin. Not a great defect is dyed hair in the throat area, near the eyes. Violate the pedigree weight of more than 5.5 kilograms, hanging long ears, an outstanding nose, a lot of dark spots on the fur, a rare fur.

Rabbit Californian became popular also because it does not require special conditions of detention. It is desirable to have a large cell with a mesh floor, moderately insulated, since animals do not suffer from low temperatures, even if there is no litter in the cage. But they need care of the hair. For animals to develop well and grow quickly, they need a diet high in protein. Meat and fish meal, dairy additives are obligatory. Rabbits should not be restricted in food, they should be provided with permanent access to water. In winter you need to drink warm water. With good nutrition and proper care, the animals of this breed grow rapidly: by three months they weigh 2.5 kg, and in a month their weight reaches 3 kg. Provided good maintenance and regular veterinary services , the life expectancy of animals of this breed is ten years.