Breed of rabbits white giant - one ofpopular and popular in our country. These animals are bred both in household plots and in large farms. The main advantages of the breed are large weight, good maternal qualities and thick hair of a pure white shade.
Brought white giants in Germany.Albino rabbits of the Belgian flanders were taken as a basis. Such animals were brought to Germany in the 20s of the 20th century. White flanders had a tender constitution, beautiful skin and very tasty meat. However, the special vitality was not different. German breeders did a lot of work to improve this breed. Flandres-albinos were crossed mainly with chinchillas and gray giants. The result was a disease-resistant breed with excellent maternal qualities, high weight and good fertility.
White giants - rabbits, having a very beautiful,quite thick coat. According to the commodity characteristics, the skins of these animals are considered among the best today. The color of the skin, as can be judged by the name of the breed, is completely white, without any impurities cream or yellow. The eyes of these rabbits are also not painted, and therefore look red (due to translucent blood vessels). The main features of the breed can also include:
It is not recommended to use as producers of white giants with “plumpness” of wool, as well as with interception behind the shoulder blades.
White giants - rabbits, very differentgood viability and disease resistance. In the continental climate, they feel good, and therefore are well suited for breeding in central Russia and Siberia. Females are distinguished by their fecundity. In litter is usually 7-9 rabbits. But sometimes females bring up to 14 cubs. One of the main distinguishing features and advantages of these rabbits is that females never eat litter.
Weight white giant rabbits gain veryquickly. Cubs are removed from the uterus in 2 months. By this time, they already weigh about two kilograms. Three-month baby rabbits reach weight already in 3 kg. Thus, the animal is very precocious in terms of weight gain - the white giant rabbit. The weight of adult one-year-olds of this breed depends on the class. So, animals of the elite group can reach a mass of 5.8 kg. Rabbits of the first class weigh about 5.3 kg, the second - 4.8 kg.
White giant rabbit (description of the breed given above)- the animal is very hardy, and it can be grown in cages placed directly on the street. Cold and heat, these animals tolerate well. However, installing cells in the sun itself is, of course, not recommended. Also dwellings of rabbits should not stand on the place blown by all winds. Sometimes a white giant cage with rabbits is installed in sheds, sheds or basements. In this case, the animals will feel more comfortable, but the owners should pay maximum attention to the cleanliness of cages and aviaries. In the enclosed area, representatives of this breed often develop unpleasant diseases such as mastitis and poddermatitis.
White giants - active rabbits, and thereforecells for them are needed as spacious as possible. Dwellings for males usually have a height of 60-80 cm, in length - 1-1.5 m, depth - 90 cm. For rabbits, the cages should be slightly larger, based on the progeny of about 10 heads. Young animals are kept in spacious enclosures. On one head they should account for about 1 m2 area.
The composition of the diet of these animals is practically nothing.does not differ from the menu of any other large breeds. White and gray giant - rabbits, very quickly gaining weight. Therefore, in the feed intended for them, should contain a sufficient amount of protein. As concentrated on farms and in private households, oatmeal or barley shredder is usually used. Wheat is not recommended for feeding these animals. From her, rabbits may experience indigestion.
In winter, extra hay is given, in advanceharvested brooms (usually birch and willow), root vegetables, boiled potatoes and dried bread. In the summer, grass (quinoa, nettle, dandelions, wheatgrass, plantain, wormwood, carrot tops, etc.), apples, beets and cabbage (in small quantities), young branches of trees are added to the shredded fruit. Especially good rabbits eat carrots. It is very useful for their gastrointestinal tract, and it can be given absolutely in any quantities. Branches should be fed necessarily. In particular, rabbits like birch, willow, elm, elm.
It is very useful to give the so-called rabbits"the vinaigrette". Even vegetables that are eaten badly (pumpkin, zucchini, potatoes) are used for its preparation. Chopped root vegetables mixed with chopped young grass, lay in a bucket and boil. Water is drained, and the “vinaigrette” is fed to the rabbits in the morning.
White giants - large rabbits, and their diet should be balanced like this:
These figures are approximate.The ration depends on the age of the animals, time of year, gender, etc. In addition, rabbits should be fed dried crackers from time to time. In winter time pine or spruce needles will be very useful.
To the choice of green feed for rabbits shouldapproach as responsibly as possible. Many types of herbs are poisonous to them. You can not give the giants, for example, nightshade, celandine, euphorbia. Of course, you should not feed them poisonous plants, such as dope, henbane, etc. White giants eat the grass best of all. Narvav or nakosiv armful, it needs a little dry. This will increase its digestibility.
Puberty rabbit white giant (photorepresentatives of the breed can be seen on the page), both female and male, reaches 6-7 months. Large, active animals with well-pubescent paws that do not have any defects are selected for the tribe. The case is carried out on the territory of the male. A bunny sits down to him for 1-2 hours. After a week, spend control mating. If the female does not allow the crawl to approach her, snaps, fights and growls, that means she will soon have cubs.
Pregnancy have rabbit white giantLasts 30-31 days. The female nest starts cooking somewhere around 1.5 weeks before the nest. At this time in the cell you need to put the mother liquor. During the hunt, the female needs access to the water.
White giant rabbits, the breeding of which is usuallyIt does not cause any troubles, they differ simply by excellent parental qualities. New-born babies in females always lie in a nest in a pile, covered with fur. She never throws them around the cage. In order to observe the development of the litter was easier, the roof of the houses of the females is usually made lifting. Paul is best beat the tin. For little rabbits, rats are a big danger.
Rabbits out of the nest begin at the age oftwo to three weeks. They eat the same thing as the mother. Young animals aged 2-3 months are removed from the rabbit. You can feed them the same way as adult rabbits. But it should be borne in mind that the digestive tract in young animals is rather weak. Therefore, to add to their diet any new types of food should be carefully (within two weeks, gradually increasing the dose). Experienced breeders do not recommend giving beetles and cabbage to giants. These feed weak intestines.
White giant hay for rabbits (photo of young stockcan be seen above) harvest all summer. The cut grass is dried right on the field - in the sun. In this case, there will be a lot of vitamin D, useful for rabbits, in hay. Next, the dried grass is folded into bales and placed in storage in a dry ventilated area. Good hay has a pleasant meadow smell and a slightly greenish color. Of course, rabbit should be mowed grass only in those places where there are no poisonous plants.
Like most large breed rabbits, whiteGiants very often suffer from natoptyshy. Scientifically, this disease is called Pododermatitis. If the rabbit becomes sluggish and sedentary, its rear legs should be examined first. There are several stages of poddermatit:
Causes of natoptysh usually become uncomfortable,dirty cage floors. At the first signs of a disease, the animal should be transferred to a more comfortable home. The floor in the new cell should be solid. You can even cover it with a soft cloth. Perhaps this will complicate the cleaning, but the rabbit will probably be saved.
In case of serious development of the disease such measures should be taken:
Well, of course, you should contact your veterinarian.Pododermatitis is usually treated with powders or ointments. Such, for example, as "Vagothyl", "Terramitsil", "Trauma-gel." Usually the treatment lasts about a month. Very good results are also given by Levomekol ointment. It not only heals wounds on its paws, but also pulls pus from them. If even this remedy does not help, “Triderm” can be used.
Processed areas of the paws necessarily bandage. Otherwise, the rabbit will lick the agent, thereby harming its digestion. Rubber bandages cannot be used. They disrupt blood circulation in the paws.
This breed is currently one of the mostpopular Bred these rabbits in almost all regions of the country. The feedback from farmers and private owners is very good. People claim that animals are highly productive and at the same time not too whimsical.
White giant rabbits are usually slaughteredage 3-5 months. At this time, their weight is 2.5-3.5 kg. Slaughter in private households is carried out in the usual way - with the help of a stick, with a piece of hose attached to its end. In this case, the rabbit is taken by the hind legs and beaten with a stick on the occipital region of the head. Hack these animals can not head. In this case, the nervous system of the rabbit for some time still continues to function, and the animal suffers greatly.
Cutting is done by hanging the rabbit by the hind legs on a crossbar or a branch. First, remove the skin. For this:
Next, carve the carcass. Rabbit liver is considered a delicacy. Therefore, it is imperative to remove bile. The liver itself is put back into the carcass. The remaining organs are better to burn or bury.
As you can see, the breed is not too whimsical andvery productive - white giant rabbit. The photos on the page clearly demonstrate the “aristocratic” constitution of these animals, their great weight and beautiful skin.
