Our Rabbits
New Zealand Rabbit
The New Zealand rabbit is a breed, which despite the name, is American in origin. The breed originated in California, possibly from rabbits imported from New Zealand. New Zealand rabbits are available in five colors: white, red, black, blue, and broken. Crossbreeding can result in many other variations, such as gold tipped steel and chestnut agouti. They average 10–12 lb (4.5–5.4 kg) with the does being slightly larger than the bucks. New Zealands are bred for meat, pelts, show, and laboratory uses, being the most commonly used breed of rabbit both for testing and meat production. They are also bred as pet rabbits but mostly breed for meat.
California Meat Rabbit
The California rabbit is one of the most popular breeds used for meat. It’s right up there with the New Zealand White, both beloved specifically for their high meat-to-bone ratios.
It is considered to be a medium-sized breed. They are a quick breeding source making them popular in backyard farms.
They reproduce and grow relatively quickly in their 5 – 10 year lifespan. Therefore, your return-on-investment (ROI) is sure to be substantial if you choose to breed them for yourself as meat rabbits or to sell. They reach sexual maturity in 6 – 7 months.
They typically reach butcher weight or fryer weight in 10 weeks. This makes them cost-efficient to raise for meat. This breed is popular to raise on a commercial or backyard scale.
People raise them for meat, fur, hides, breeding purposes, exhibition, and as pets.
