Rabbit black-brown: all about the breed

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The black-brown rabbit has come a long way before it became an officially registered breed. This variety was bred at the Biryulinsky state farm in Tatarstan under the supervision of the breeder F. V. Nikitina.

History of occurrence

Breeding of a new species of rabbits began in 1942 by the method of deep reproductive crossing of a number of breeds. The experiment involved: Flanders (Belgian giant), Viennese blue, Russian chinchilla and white giant. The black-brown rabbit was recognized as an independent breed only in 1948. The main course during the creation was the improvement of adaptation to climate conditions, the improvement of the quality of meat and skins, good milkiness and rapid maturation, as well as the ability to adapt to any feeding habits.

Appearance

The appearance of this breed has a huge number of distinctive features. From the name it is immediately clear why it is called "black-brown rabbit". Photos show a variety of colors, but this does not mean that the breed does not have permanent signs, this suggests that not all photographs show exactly those animals. That's how it really islooks like this breed.

Rabbit black-brown: breed description

So, a rabbit belonging to this breed has several features that distinguish it:

• uneven distribution of coat color;
• highest hair density.

This breed occupies one of the first places in terms of wool density. At the guide hairs, a brilliant shade of dark tone dominates, at the bases a lighter and slightly bluish tone prevails. The rabbit is black-brown on the outer hairs on the sides has a rather unusual and uneven color - yellowish with slightly brown tints.

The weight of an adult animal according to the standard is from 4.5 to 7 kg. Adult sexually mature females are smaller than males (up to 5.5 kg). The body of the rabbit has a rough and strong physique, a fairly developed skeleton. The body is powerful and massive, elongated, sometimes the length reaches 70 centimeters. The chest of the described rabbit is wide in girth behind the shoulder blades, there is a sagging belly. The back is long, wide, even with a developed sacral lobe. The croup is broad and rounded. Paws are short, thick and straight. The head has a rounded and large shape with well-developed wide and dense ears, the length of which reaches 17 centimeters. Also, this breed has a friendly and inquisitive character, but even so, they are not very willing to make contact with people.

Reproduction

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

Description of breeding should also include such a factor as the high adaptability of this breed to climate conditions of almost any harshness. These rabbits endure both severe frosts and summer heat, but still in summer they need help in the form of cold water and ice. Winter rounds are much stronger than spring ones, rabbits from these rounds have very strong immunity and are already prepared for many diseases, most viruses simply will not take them. For spring and summer births, it is better to organize additional vitamin feeding at an early age, so that they can catch up with their winter counterparts.

Rabbit black-brown: content

The breed in content is perhaps almost the most unpretentious in the world. Rabbits adapt to any conditions. But still, for them it is necessary to provide a number of the simplest things that will give them comfort, and the owner ease of maintenance. Black-brown rabbits need fairly spacious cages, as they will not be very comfortable in standard or small ones. Inside the cage, the rabbit should have a corner for relaxation: a shelf or some kind of flooring. There should always be feeders and drinkers filled with food and clean water. This breed is veryclean, so you should always clean in time in the cells. It is best to clean and process them 1-2 times a week, this will prevent some he alth problems.

The quality of the meat and skins of an animal mainly depends on the feed it consumes. The best time for a varied and complete feeding of the animal is summer, because it is at this time that the rabbit will always be provided with his favorite food: herbs (especially clover and alfalfa), carrots, cabbage, apples, twigs with leaves, good fresh hay, radishes, sunflower leaves, corn, fresh grains and cereals, and more. But even with such a varied diet, the animal needs to be given fortified supplements and meat and bone meal.

How to choose a good specimen

Purebred rabbits have a fairly noticeable basic color - black-brown and shiny. You can notice the full play of color on the coat of an animal only in good daylight. The weight of the rabbit must be at least 4.5 kg. The color should not contain impurities of another color (especially gray hairs).

Breed value

The main value of the breed is delicious tender meat, as well as beautiful, 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.