Florida White Rabbits: Good things in small packages

Florida White rabbits are a small-sized rabbit breed (adults weigh 4-6 pounds or 1.8-2.7 kilos, with the does being heavier) that was developed in Florida in the 1960’s as a meat rabbit which would also be functional for laboratory use. Its lines originated from small New Zealand, Polish White and Dutch White rabbits. The fur is white with good density and texture, and they have a compact, meaty body, short neck,...

Supercharge Your Herd with Altex Rabbits

Altex rabbits are a large-sized rabbit breed (adults weigh 10-20 pounds or 4.5-9 kilos, with the does being heavier) that was first developed as a sire rabbit in 1986 at Alabama A&M University and later at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. It was bred from Flemish Giant, Champagne d’ Argent, and Californian rabbits. The Altex was genetically selected for heavy 70 day market weights for over 20...

Lynx Rex Rabbits — An exceptional fur and meat rabbit

There are many rabbits that may be bred in the color “Lynx” but the Rex Rabbit is one of the more popular ones. It is a larger, meat and fur rabbit which makes it more appealing to fur breeders. Palominos, another good meat rabbit breed, may also be Lynx colored. But the Rex is just a little bit easier to raise and has really luxurious fur. Lynx Rex rabbits have fur which is very fine and velvety. The...

Four Less Common but Great Meat Rabbit Breeds to Start Your Rabbitry

Although Californian and New Zealand rabbits are the most popular breeds used in meat and fur production, it doesn’t mean that they are the only breeds you should consider if you are starting a rabbitry. The following breeds are fantastic for meat and fur production because of their ease of care, great mothering skills, high meat-to-fur ratios and range of coat colors. Silver Fox Adult Size: Large (9-12 pounds/...

Five Excellent Meat Rabbit Breeds to Start Your Rabbitry

There are more than 45 breeds of rabbits in the world, but only about 17 have a “commercial” (large, chubby, meaty) body type which are preferable for meat production. Characteristics which make some commercial breeds better than others are a higher meat-to-bone ratio, quick growth, fur color and ease of care. Californian Adult Size: Medium (7-10 pounds/ 3.5-4.75 kilograms) Californian rabbits were developed in...