New Zealand Rabbits are despite the name, American in origin. They were
first bred in 1916 by W.S. Preshaw. They were bread for meat and for fur. They have large, broad
muscular bodies. Bucks weigh between 8-10 pounds, while the does between 9-12 pounds. Does are
distinguished by their grater size and the presence of a dewlap, which is a flap of fur below the chin
that is pulled for a nesting box during pregnancies. They come in 3 colors, black, red
and white. The white rabbits have a genetic deviation called albinism, it causes them to have bright
red eyes. Albinism is caused by a lack of melanin, which is pigment that gives everyone, including
humans, their skin/fur/hair/eye color.
Flower
Born: Aug 2007
Flower is the oldest of our rabbits and she is now retired from the breeding process, however she
still produces plenty of good fertilizer.
Snowflake
Born: Apr 2009
Snowflake is Flower's daughter. She is a very curious rabbit and only slightly smaller than her mama.
She likes to be petted but she doesn't like to be held.
Earl of White. "Earl"
Born: May 2009
Earl is our male rabbit. He doesn't make much fuss and usually just goes about his own business,
which does include siring our litters.
Black Opal, "Opal"
Born: Aug 2009
Opal is the rabbit clown. She actually does weird little tricks, such as laying dead and do flips.
She is a playful and very loving rabbit.
