Rabbit is black-brown: everything about the breed

Rabbit black and brown passed a long way before it became officially registered breed. This species was bred in the livestock farm "Biryulinsky" in Tatarstan under the supervision of breeder F.V. Nikitin.

History of occurrence

The breeding of a new species of rabbits began in 1942 by a method of deep reproductive crossbreeding of a number of breeds. The experiment involved: flandre (Belgian giant), Viennese blue, Russian chinchilla and white giant. Rabbit black and brown was recognized as an independent breed only in 1948. The main course during the creation was to improve adaptation to climate conditions, improve the quality of meat and skins, good milk and quick maturation, as well as the ability to adapt to any feeding characteristics.

Appearance

The appearance of this breed has a huge number of distinctive features. From the name it is immediately clear what it is called "rabbit black-brown". The photos show a variety of colors, but this does not mean that the breed does not have permanent signs, this indicates that not all the pictures are precisely those animals. That's what this breed actually looks like.

Rabbit black-brown: description of the breed

So, a rabbit belonging to this breed has several distinguishing features:

• Uneven coloring of the coat;
• The highest density of hair.

This breed occupies one of the first places in the density of wool. The guiding hairs are dominated by a brilliant shade of dark tone, the bases are dominated by a lighter and slightly bluish tone. Rabbit black-brown on the hairs of the hairs on the sides has a rather unusual and uneven color - a yellowish color with slightly brown tints.

The weight of an adult animal is 4.5 to 7 kg. Adult mature females are smaller in size than males (up to 5.5 kg). The rabbit's body has a coarse and sturdy physique, a fairly developed backbone. The body is powerful and massive, elongated, sometimes the length reaches up to 70 centimeters. The chest of the described rabbit is wide in the girth behind the shoulder blades, there is a sagging belly. The back is long, wide, even with developed sacral lobes. Croup is wide and rounded. Paws short, thick and straight. The head is round and large with well developed wide and dense ears, the length of which reaches 17 centimeters. Also this breed is distinguished by a friendly and inquisitive character, but even so they are not very willing to make contact with people.

Reproduction

Rabbits of black and brown breed for one okrol bring from 7 rabbits. Babies at birth have a weight of about 100 grams, and in good conditions by three months they can reach a weight of 3 kg. Purebred color can be traced only from the age of eight months, because only in this period it begins to form in the animal, after which it can be called black-brown rabbit.

The description of breeding should also include such factor as the high adaptability of this breed to climatic conditions of almost any rigidity. These rabbits suffer both extreme frosts and summer heat, but in the summer they need help in the form of cold water and ice. Winter okroly much stronger compared to spring, rabbits from these okrolov has very strong immunity and are already prepared for many diseases, most viruses simply will not take them. For spring and summer, it is better to organize additional vitamin supplementation at an early age, so they can catch up with their winter brethren.

Rabbit black-brown: content

The breed in the content, perhaps, is almost the most unpretentious in the world. Rabbits adapt to any conditions. But nevertheless for them it is necessary to provide a number of the elementary things which will give them comfort, and to the owner convenience of service. Black-brown rabbits need quite large cells, because in standard or small they will not be very comfortable. Inside the cage, the rabbit should have a resting corner: a shelf or some kind of flooring. Always there should be feeders and drinkers filled with food and clean water. This breed is very clean, so it's always time to clean up in cages. It is best to clean and process them 1-2 times a week, this will prevent the occurrence of some health problems.

The quality of meat and animal skins mainly depends on the feed used. The best time for a varied and full feeding of an animal is summer, because it is at this time that the rabbit will always be provided with its favorite food: mixed herbs (especially clover and alfalfa), carrots, cabbage, apples, leafy branches, good fresh hay, radish , Sunflower leaves, corn, fresh grains and cereals, and many others. But even in spite of such a varied diet, the animal must be given vitamin supplements and meat and bone meal.

How to choose a good individual

Purebred rabbits have a fairly noticeable basic color - black-brown and shiny. Note the full game of color on the animal's fur is possible only with good daylight. The weight of a rabbit should be at least 4.5 kg. In the color should not be impurities of a different color (especially gray hairs).

Value of the breed

The main value of the breed is delicious tender meat, as well as fine, luxurious wool of dark tone. From an adult rabbit you can get quite large and beautiful skins that are used in production without additional repainting in its original form.