Rabbit Chinchilla: description of the breed, content, breeding

Rabbit Chinchilla is one of the best, valuable and modern breeds. Its name came from an unusual fluffy wool, which in its quality is similar to the fur of wild chinchillas. In this article we will talk about these amazing ushastiki. Topics of breeding, proper maintenance, feeding and characteristics of the breed will be addressed.

History and origin of the breed

This amazing subspecies of ears has been deduced in France. Rabbit chinchilla was made thanks to ermine and baveren breed. At the beginning of the last century, active experiments and breeding crossings were conducted. Only in 1913 the breed was bred at the French exhibition. Animals liked the public so much that all the individuals were bought out in a few hours. The breed was brought to other countries. Within a couple of years the subspecies became widely spread all over the world. Individuals began to cross in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany. Due to the continuation of breeding, the animals began to be crossed with giant subspecies. In the USSR, the breed was introduced in the early 1960s. For animals to be able to adapt to the climatic conditions of the country, they were crossed with a white giants. Thus, the Soviet chinchilla turned out.

Description of animals

After crossing with giants instead of the usual 2 kg, the animals began to weigh more than 4 kg. At the moment, cattle breeders are bred as large individuals, and miniature. Rabbit chinchilla has a large, powerful head, elongated vertical ears. Because of this, his body seems short and elegant. The length of the trunk is 42-52 cm. The large stock has a well developed musculature. Due to this, animals have strong bones. They have strong paws, a straight spine, smoothly turning into a rounded croup. The circumference of the chest is 28-38 cm. The females can have a fat fold, which turns into a dewlap. The colors of chinchillas differ only in the saturation of the color range. Breed as dark individuals, and light. The main color of the animals is exclusively silvery-blue. Wool is practically no different from the fur of wild chinchillas. By its structure, the scalp is thick, fluffy, has no bald patches. Fur is very elastic. It grows all over the torso rabbit. Near the eyeball and on the abdomen, the wool is the lightest. At the tips of the ears, fur has a darker shade. The main characteristic is a different shade of the eyes. Eyes can be brown, gray or blue.

Breeding chinchillas

Females of this breed have average fertility rates. For a female, the female can tolerate no more than 6-7 toddlers. But such rabbits have a high milk content. Are capable to bring up all the cubs. In a day, the female releases 185-205 g of breast milk. Due to this, the offspring quickly gain weight, grow stronger and grow. The mortality among toddlers of this breed is very low. Before sex, the female can behave strangely. Usually the rabbits become wild and begin to rip out the fluff. Thus, the Soviet chinchilla equips its dwelling. Thanks to the maternal fluff, the rabbits do not freeze and will not be able to die from hypothermia. Therefore, if the female does not perform such a procedure on its own, it will be necessary to rip out the fluff from the rabbit itself. Immediately after the pregnancy is detected, additional capacity should be placed. It is important that the box is not too high. The recommended material of the container is wood. When using plastic in the air can be released chemicals that adversely affect the health of the female and her offspring. At the age of 120 days the young are considered fully mature and can already produce their offspring.

Features of the content

In pits, cages, cages with a mesh floor can contain the Soviet chinchilla. Content can occur both outdoors and at home. It is worth considering that rabbits, as well as people, are subject to various diseases and common colds. Therefore, in the fresh air they must be kept in warm, calm weather. In winter, it is allowed to breed in special heated sheds. The optimum temperature can vary from 15 to 21 ° C. You can not allow a sharp rise and fall in temperature. This negatively affects the health of individuals. When keeping in a dry room, it is necessary to install ventilation. Optimal lighting - 2 watts per 1 sq. Km. M. Do not directly hit the sun. Content in rooms without windows leads to infertility and decreased immunity. You can not tolerate neighborhood with rodents - rats, moles, field mice. Such animals are carriers of various diseases.

The correct diet

Rabbit chinchilla does not require a specific diet. The animals have enough simple granulated fodder, silage and bran. Individuals need fresh green grass, branches of fruit and deciduous trees. In small quantities, you can give medicinal herbs. Every day rabbits should receive vitamins, microelements from fresh vegetables and fruits. Particularly strongly, animals like fresh carrots. But cabbage, lettuce, beets must be given in small portions. Otherwise, the animals will begin diarrhea. Also do not forget about fresh drinking water. Access to drinkers for individuals should be permanent. With thirst, rabbits can become aggressive and wild.

Advantages of the breed

• The main advantage of a chinchilla is the content on the net. The feet are arranged so that the net does not crash into the pads. Therefore, it is allowed to use a metal grid with small cells - 16x18 cm.
• This breed is unpretentious. Does not require specific care, feeding and special maintenance. Excellent for inexperienced rabbit breeders.
• Kids have increased survivability. The female has a high milk yield. Can feed all his offspring.
• The cost of feed pays off very quickly. Individuals refer to meat-sucking subspecies. They have tasty dietary meat intended for baby food. And also a thick chic fur that looks like a pile of wild chinchillas.
• Animals have a calm, kind disposition. Quickly attached to a person. Can be kept as pets.