Types of Rabbits
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The General Types of Rabbits
Meat Rabbits
Meat rabbits are large in size. Breeds such as the New Zealand
and the Californian are most frequently utilized for meat in
commercial rabbitries. These rabbit breeds have efficient metabolisms
and grow quickly; they are ready for slaughter by approximately
eight to twelve weeks of age. Rabbit meat may be prepared in a
variety of ways and to some it tastes like white meat chicken.
Fur Rabbits
Fur rabbit breeds come in many sizes; some fur rabbits are also
meat rabbits. The rex and mini-rex are examples of common fur
rabbit breeds. These rabbits are bred to have particularly soft
and thick fur that can be used to make fur coats or trim on
clothing.
Wool Rabbits
Some rabbits, such as the Angoras and Jersey woolies, produce
wool in the same manner that a sheep does. They are sheared or
"plucked" (gently pulling loose wool from the body) to harvest
the wool; this use of the rabbit does not involve slaughtering
the animal. The wool can then be spun into yarn and used to make
a variety of products. Angora wool sweaters can be purchased in
many clothing stores.
Rabbits as Pets
Properly-socialized rabbits can be rewarding pets. In the right
home, rabbits can adjust quite well and can even be litter box
trained. However, rabbits need a considerable amount of care and
attention and should not be brought into the household without
proper consideration.
Children's Pets
Many people consider rabbits to be a children's pet. However, on
the whole rabbits make poor pets for young children, who may be
careless in picking up the rabbit or physically unable to provide
it the support it requires when carried. They may also forget to
care for the rabbit, if they are assigned this responsibility.
Regardless of age, any child should be carefully considered for
responsibility before the choice is made to purchase the rabbit.
Older children who have experience with handling and caring for
animals can make splendid rabbit owners and sometimes show their
animals in 4-H shows.
See Also:
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