Farmers often call the broiler breed of rabbits the best, because these animals produce good volumes of meat. Today we will talk about the advantages of breeding such rabbits, their main breeds and peculiarities of their content.
The advantages of breeding rabbits broilers
Growing broiler, or, as they are also called, meat rabbits has several advantages:
- good fertility - the female usually brings from 7 to 9 rabbits;
- the rapid maturation of offspring, reaching optimal growth and weight by 4 months;
- rabbits have a well-developed maternal instinct, thanks to which the young are reared without much difficulty;
- the ability to use sexually mature rabbits for mating, regardless of the season;
- uncomplicated content - they can be grown in mesh cells;
- low feed consumption, because using only 2.5 kilograms of feed, you can get 1 kilogram of live weight of the rabbit.
Did you know? In Europe, rabbits are in third place in the ranking of popular pets, second only to cats and dogs.
Broiler Breeds
Choosing for growing broiler rabbits, you should choose the most appropriate breed, because they differ in a number of productive characteristics. Below are the main breeds of meat rabbits. 
New Zealand
Among the New Zealand broilers are white, red and black representatives of the direction. Let us dwell on each of them in more detail.
White
As the name implies, the wool of these rabbits is white in color and reaches a length of 3 centimeters. Their head is small, their neck is short, and their ears grow to 10 centimeters and stand straight. The eyes of the representatives of this breed are red, the back is fleshy, with a developed back part. In rabbits there may be a medium-sized dextra.
Did you know? Fur manufacturers use white rabbit fur - This is due to the fact that this color is the most suitable color.White New Zealand rabbits have such productive characteristics:
- the weight of adults is from 4 to 5 kilograms;
- male body length is usually 47 centimeters, and females 49 centimeters;
- slaughter age begins as early as 3 months, when the weight of the animal is on average 3-3.3 kilograms;
- meat yield is 77.5%;
- Okrol females in one litter brings from 8 to 12 rabbits, which weigh 45 grams.
Red
The coat color of representatives of this breed is bright red or reddish-yellow, the hairs on the fur reach 3-3.5 centimeters. Their torso is cylindrical, musculature is well developed, and chest deep. The muzzle is wide and short, the head is small, the neck is short, and the fleshy ears are 12 centimeters long. The color of the eyes of these rabbits is dark brown.
We advise you to get acquainted with different breeds of rabbits: white giant, gray giant, French ram, marder, Rex, Angora, black-brown, butterfly, Viennese blue, flandre, Soviet chinchilla.
Characteristics of productivity in representatives of this breed are as follows:
- the weight of adults ranges from 4.5 to 5.3 kilograms;
- body length 47-50 centimeters;
- slaughter age comes in 3 months;
- meat yield 55-60%
- Around the females brings an average of 8 rabbits per litter.
The black
The hair of rabbits of this breed has a rich black color, the length of which reaches 3.5-4 centimeters. Stocky animals, with wide bones. The head of the representatives of this breed is small, the neck is almost not expressed, and the length of the ears is 11-12 centimeters. The eyes are red.
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Animals of this breed have the following characteristics:
- weight of adults averages up to 5 kilograms;
- body length - 47-49 centimeters;
- slaughter age comes in 3 months
- meat yield - 52-57%;
- Around is usually 8-10 rabbits in a litter.
Californian
Animals of this breed have white fur, and their ears, the tip of the tail and paws are dark brown. The skeleton is thin and light, but characterized by great strength, broad chest. The head is small, the neck is not long, the ears are thin and short, 10.5 centimeters long. Their eyes are red.
Important! Sometimes newborn baby rabbits of the Californian breed have no spots. - It depends on the genetic pigment. However, do not panic: at the age of 1-1.5 months spots will appear.The performance characteristics of the California rabbits are as follows:
- weight of adults can reach 4.5-5.2 kilograms;
- body length is about 50 centimeters;
- slaughter age - 5 months;
- meat yield - 60%;
- okrol brings 7-8 rabbits in litter.
White Pannon
The color of their skin is dazzling-white, the body is elongated, and the head is neatly planted. Ears upright medium length. The neck is short, and the chest is well developed, the musculature is well defined, and the bones are light. The eyes of the representatives of this breed are red.
Important! Male broiler rabbits are often used by breeders to improve the qualities of other breeds.The performance characteristics of these animals are as follows:
- the weight of adults is about 5 kilograms;
- body length - 60 centimeters;
- slaughter age comes in 3 months;
- meat yield - up to 62%;
- About 9-10 cubs per litter.
Features of maintenance and care
Rabbits-broilers are unpretentious in care, however, some features of their correct content should be followed:
- they do not need a large space for living - arrange small cells;
- for pets you need to make good ventilation in the home - the accumulation of harmful vapors is bad for their immunity;
- it is necessary to maintain cleanliness in cages and rabbitry. The products of animal life and the remaining food must be cleaned daily. Feeders and drinkers are periodically washed and disinfected;
- the work of the necessary vaccination. Ears must be vaccinated against diseases such as myxomatosis and VGBK. Vaccines for other diseases are applied as needed;
- to protect broilers from diseases, it is necessary to protect them from dampness and drafts;
- It is important to constantly monitor the state of health of animals and pay attention to the slightest indisposition, such as poor appetite, lethargy, dull hair, indigestion, etc .;
- feed 2-3 times a day with balanced feed, hay and water;
- in the form of additives in the diet, use meat and fish meal, dairy products, cake.
Learn more about the organization of the dwelling for the rabbit: the selection and construction of the cage, the manufacture of feeders (bunker) and drinking bowls.
In rabbit breeders, broilers have received a special location due to high-quality breeding and rapid growth, in addition, their content also does not cause much trouble. Choosing a suitable breed of broiler rabbits for breeding, you will be fully provided with good dietary meat. 
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