Rabbit White Pannon: characteristics and description of the breed, rules of care

Rabbit White Pannon is a hybrid breed that was bred in Hungary by crossing. Animals are distinguished by attractive appearance and high performance. Because of this, they are bred by many farmers. To achieve success in this matter, it is worth providing rabbits with quality care and a balanced diet. Disease prevention is important.

Origin

The White Pannon is considered a popular broiler breed. This hybrid was obtained in Hungary - at the Academy named after St. Stephen. The resulting hybrid was highly appreciated by professionals.Rabbits have excellent milk characteristics, rapid development and rapid weight gain.

Description and characteristics of the White Pannon rabbit

Rabbits of this breed are characterized by white fur and an elongated body with pronounced muscles. Spots or other inclusions on the body of animals are unacceptable. Rabbits are distinguished by a well-built head with small erect ears and red eyes. They have soft and fluffy fur. The skin is tight to the body. There is a lot of fluff on the legs, which makes it easier for the animals to move around.

Females are characterized by excellent maternal qualities. They easily cope with the care and feeding of cubs. When breeding these rabbits, it should be borne in mind that it is permissible to cross them with representatives of other breeds. Thanks to this, it will be possible to get strong animals that grow quickly.

The White Pannon is a beef breed characterized by thin bones.From each individual it is possible to obtain up to 60% of pure meat. Animals are characterized by rapid development. Thanks to this, after 3 months they are allowed to be sent for slaughter. By this time, the carcass reaches 3 kilograms. In animals, puberty occurs quite early. The female is ready to mate at 90 days. She is able to reproduce up to 10 cubs 7 times a year.

What are its pros and cons?

The main advantages of the breed include the following:

• rapid increase in mass;
• precocity;
• excellent meat yield;
• high fertility - during the year you can get up to 6-7 births;
• a large number of rabbits - 8-9 cubs;
• excellent survival of young animals;
• thin skin and light bones;
• excellent milk production of females;
• developed maternal instinct;
• low feed consumption - 4.2 kilograms of feed is required for 1 kilogram of animal weight gain;
• strong immunity;
• excellent fertilization rates;
• attractive appearance;
• excellent adaptability;
• possibility of breeding on an industrial scale or in small farms.

At the same time, no shortcomings have been identified in representatives of this breed.

Features of keeping and caring for him

To achieve the desired productivity, animals need to provide suitable conditions and proper nutrition. In general, the breed is considered unpretentious and does not need expensive feed.

When creating a dwelling, rabbits should make a cage with a mesh floor. Animals have well-pubescent paws. Therefore, you should not worry about the development of dermatitis on the soles.

Optimal housing sizes for pets are:

• width - 70-90 centimeters;
• length - 90-140 centimeters;
• height - 40 centimeters.

Up to 5 individuals can be present in a dwelling of this size. In addition, representatives of this breed can be kept in free enclosures that are heated. Rabbits require a temperature of +12-15 degrees and a humidity of 60-75%. Daylight hours should be 14-15 hours.

At the same time, rabbits of this breed can easily endure a short increase in temperature to +30 degrees or a decrease to -30. It is recommended to place 2-3 feeders in the cage. The first is for hay and other hard food, the second is for succulent food and concentrates, the third is for minerals.

It is also recommended to place drinkers in housing. For rabbits, it is better to use nipple, vacuum, cup products. Also, automatic designs will be an excellent solution. The number of drinkers is selected taking into account the number of individuals that live in cages or aviaries.

What to feed a rabbit?

The diet of animals directly affects their productivity. 1 rabbit needs 40 grams of feed per day. The menu should be nutritious and balanced. It is important that rabbits receive the following foods:

• compound feed;
• cereals;
• vegetables;
• legumes;
• waste generated from sunflower processing;
• grass;
• hay from cereals and legumes.

Subtleties of breed breeding

Pets should not be allowed to become overweight. An obese female will not let a male approach her. The breeding procedure consists in planting a female with a male. This is done for a quarter of an hour a day for a week. This ensures guaranteed results.

Farmers note the excellent parameters of fertility and milk production of females. The breed is characterized by excellent survival of cubs.

What people get sick and how to avoid it

Despite their strong immunity, when conditions are violated, animals are often exposed to viral infections. With an unbalanced diet, they can suffer from digestive disorders. At the same time, the rabbit's appetite worsens, bloating, diarrhea and general weakness occur. The most common pathologies that occur in these animals include the following:

• listeriosis;
• salmonellosis;
• myxomatosis;
• coccidiosis;
• hemorrhagic disease.

To avoid such problems, it is recommended to vaccinate animals on time. The first vaccination is performed at 45 days. The second vaccination is carried out after a couple of weeks, the third - after 20 days.

Where can I get it and how much does it cost?

It is recommended to buy such rabbits in specialized farms.1 animal will cost 750 rubles. White Pannon rabbits are characterized by rapid development and high productivity. These animals are not too demanding to care for and have strong immunity. Because they are bred by many modern farmers.

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