Profit from breeding rex rabbits
For the first time the emergence of a new breed of rabbits was announced in 1919, it happened in France. Initially, the Rex rabbit breed was obtained as a mutation, after studying which specialists came to the conclusion that it was necessary to continue working in this direction .and get a better breed
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Rex rabbits are bred for skins.
Rex fur is so highly valued on the market that the breed has almost lost its quality as breeders for fear of rabbits receiving new features apply only cross-breeding. And, an almost similar error resulted in the loss of the breed as a whole, because the rabbits born viable and consistent with the initially received Little Rock.
External features Depending on the color of wool
there are at least 20 species of Rex rabbits. In Russia, rabbits first came from Germany, quickly took root, and at the moment there is a breed of rabbits – the Russian Rex
The hare's body is well developed
but rather fragile and refined. The bones are light, the head is small, oblong, and the ears are of medium length. The rabbit's body length does not exceed 54 cm. In the thoracic region the torso of the rex narrows. There is a small dewlap. The back of the hare is elongated, in some cases there may be a small hump. Hindquarters thin, limbs long
Coat color varies from white to blue. The wool is soft, thin, shimmers in the sun, which is why it is so appreciated by manufacturers of fur products.
The rabbit fur is thick, and the coarse hair along the bottom is not inferior to it, because the novice may seem like a rabbit has been shaved.
The maintenance and care of rex rabbits
The maintenance and care of rabbits is no different from fertility
from one rabbit for one season you can get no more than 6 rabbits. early rex rexence also does not differ, monthly rabbits do not reach weight and 700 grams. In the future, there is an increase in weight, but it cannot be called significant. Adults weigh between 2 and 5 kilograms on average
They contain rabbits in spacious clean cells, where there is a place for rabbit excrement and a compartment for food and water. It is very important that the rabbit's fur is always clean, so the cage needs to be cleaned at least once every 3 days, using an ordinary broom for this purpose. The hive is cleaned only after its inhabitants are temporarily moved to another room
Contain a number of young and adult animals is not recommended, the first can be negatively affected, as in most cases of adult rabbits strongly perceive the appearance of children in their territory
The cell should be well ventilated, the front part of it should be made of mesh. In the cage a special double removable floor should be installed, as well as at least two doors, which will avoid unnecessary trouble when catching a rabbit
Feeding rex rabbits
Since rabbits are grown to produce beautiful fur, it is necessary to feed them only those products that contribute to improving its quality. Avoid garden rabbit fur coloring of fruits and vegetables, planning to feed rabbits, red beets, it is best to use a sugar analogue
Feed the rabbits of the reck breed with cereals, juicy herbs, tree leaves, hay and hay. Rabbits are almost omnivorous, so they should be restricted to food only when it could harm their health. Feeding rabbits to fruits and dairy products is allowed.
When slaughtering, the lethal yield of meat is low enough, and the meat itself is tender and fragrant, and it is a wonderful dietary dish. After slaughtering, rabbit skins are processed and sold, especially since they are used for the production of natural fur products and are never painted.
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