Characteristics and description of White Pannon rabbits, rules of maintenance
Rabbit White Pannon is a hybrid breed that was bred in Hungary by crossing. The animals are attractive in appearance and high in performance. Because of this, many farmers breed them. To be successful in this regard, it is worth providing your rabbits with quality care and a balanced diet. Disease prevention is also 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 are distinguished by excellent dairy characteristics, rapid development and rapid weight gain.
Description and characteristics of the rabbit White Pannon
Rabbits of this breed are characterized by white fur and an elongated body with pronounced muscles. Stains or other inclusions on the body of animals are unacceptable. Rabbits have a well-built head with small, erect ears and red eyes. They have a soft and fluffy coat. The skin fits snugly to the body. There is a large amount of fluff on the legs, which facilitates the movement of animals.
Females are characterized by excellent maternal qualities. They easily cope with the care and feeding of the cubs. When breeding these rabbits, it should be borne in mind that their crossing with representatives of other breeds is permissible. 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. Each individual manages to get 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, sexual maturity occurs early enough. 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:
- a rapid increase in mass;
- early maturity;
- excellent meat yield;
- high fertility - during the year it is possible to get up to 6-7 rounds;
- a large number of rabbits - 8-9 cubs;
- excellent survival rate of young animals;
- thin skin and light bones;
- excellent milkiness of females;
- developed maternal instinct;
- low feed consumption - for 1 kilogram of animal weight gain, 4.2 kilograms of feed are required;
- strong immunity;
- excellent fertilization rates;
- attractive appearance;
- excellent adaptability;
- the possibility of breeding on an industrial scale or in small farms.
At the same time, no shortcomings in representatives of this breed have yet been identified.
Features of the content and care of him
To achieve the required 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 home, rabbits should make a cage with a mesh floor. Animals have well pubescent legs. Therefore, you should not worry about the development of dermatitis on the soles.
The optimal sizes of housing for animals are as follows:
- width - 70-90 centimeters;
- length - 90-140 centimeters;
- height - 40 centimeters.
In a dwelling of this size, up to 5 individuals can be present. 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%. The duration of daylight hours should be 14-15 hours.
At the same time, rabbits of this breed can easily tolerate 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 made for hay and other harsh feed, the second is for juicy foods and concentrates, and the third is for minerals.
It is also recommended to place drinkers in the housing. For rabbits, it is better to use nipple, vacuum, cup products. Automatic designs are also an excellent solution. The number of drinkers is selected taking into account the number of individuals that live in cages or aviaries.
How to feed your 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 from sunflower processing;
- grass;
- hay from cereals and legumes.
Subtleties of breed breeding
Do not allow animals to gain excess weight. An obese female will not allow a male to approach her. The breeding procedure consists in bringing the female to the male. This is done for a quarter of an hour a day for a week. Thanks to this, it is possible to achieve guaranteed results.
Farmers note the excellent parameters of fertility and milk production of females. The breed is characterized by excellent calf survival.
What is ill and how to avoid it
Despite the strong immunity, when the conditions of detention are violated, animals are often exposed to viral infections. With an unbalanced diet, they can suffer from digestive disorders. At the same time, rabbits have a deteriorating appetite, 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 you get it and how much does it cost?
It is recommended to buy such rabbits in specialized farms. 1 animal will cost 750 rubles. Rabbits White Pannon are characterized by rapid development and high productivity. These animals are not too demanding to care for and have strong immunity. Therefore, they are bred by many modern farmers.
