Characteristics of the Soviet chinchilla
One of the most attractive breeds of rabbits is the Soviet chinchilla. The name is quite natural. Valuable, thick, very beautiful fur is similar to the fluff of a chinchilla. Thanks to this, the variety received such a name.
Description of the Soviet chinchilla
Often, the breeding process is carried out to obtain beautiful fur and tasty meat. But sometimes you can find people who are engaged in breeding the breed for decorative purposes. Consider a description of a rabbit of this breed, the features of its maintenance and breeding.
Characteristics of the breed
The Soviet chinchilla rabbit breed is in great demand on the territory of our country, and therefore it is necessary to consider its description in detail. Chinchilla has an original bluish-silver color. The quality of the fur is determined by color, density and uniformity. Often the color can be zonal and have fairly uneven transitions. The down is dense and the edges are black. A varied color is inherent only in the outer hairs. On the back of the head, the rabbits of the Soviet chinchilla breed necessarily have a light wedge, which distinguishes this species from others. In this case, the belly, tail and part of the legs from the inside are lighter.
The appearance of chinchilla rabbits
Furry eyes are cherry brown with a light border around them. The end of the tail is often black, just like the edges of the ears. The size of the head is small, which distinguishes these rabbits from other species. The weight is small, but the body is rather large and strong. Its length is about 66 cm. The chest is massive. The back is surprisingly broad and the croup itself is slightly rounded. Sometimes you can find an individual weighing up to 5 kg, but this happens extremely rarely.
If we consider all the productive characteristics, then the Soviet chinchilla rabbit is on a par with the silver, black-brown and gray breeds. Often these rabbits are selected for the so-called culling, which is carried out according to the following criteria:
- the presence of red in color;
- unevenness on the surface of the skin;
- the appearance of bald spots;
- heavily drooping croup;
- sufficiently humped back;
- broken and drooping ears.
How much does the eared species weigh? The weight is 2.5-2.7 kg.
Maintenance and care
Breeding rabbits of the Soviet chinchilla breed obliges to consider the conditions of care and maintenance of this species in sufficient detail. The requirements include:
- maintaining constant cleanliness in the room (you need to regularly clean and change the bedding on which the animal sleeps);
- provision of systematic and balanced nutrition;
- the ability to approach clean water at any time of the day: in winter it must be warm;
- provision of premises that will be protected from drafts and cold in the winter season;
- constant shading, especially on sunny days.
With the external content of eared in winter, it is necessary to increase the daily nutritional value of the diet by 15%. Rabbits Soviet chinchilla in the process of breeding feel good in sheds and mechanized rabbitries.
Feeding
In order for the described rabbits to eat normally at home, you can choose the following food options:
- various wild or sown herbs;
- ordinary and fodder vegetables, among which at least one potato must be present;
- all kinds of concentrated feed and cereals, the price of which is quite high;
- waste that can be obtained from a vegetable grower and a gardener;
- coarse fibers, including straw and hay;
- mineral and vitamin supplements;
- various feeds of animal origin.
In addition, you can feed these rabbits with so-called live food and a special hand-made mash. At the same time, it is extremely important to create a balance between the consumed minerals and vitamins.
Summarizing
Despite the fact that the animal world is quite rich, this breed has a special role. A video about the Soviet chinchilla breed will allow you to better know the features of growing this variety. Breeding real chinchilla rabbits is a real pleasure.