Pick the right breed the first time.
Say what you want the animal for. You'll see the breeds that fit, what they cost and what they're like to keep.
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Rabbits
Pet, show, meat and wool breeds.
Cattle
Beef, dairy, miniature and Highland.
Quail
Coturnix, bobwhite and button.
Turkeys
Heritage and broad-breasted.
Guinea fowl
Colour varieties and keeping notes.
Ducks
Layers, meat birds and bantams.
Geese
Weeders, guards and table birds.
Goats
Dairy, meat, fibre and miniature.
Sheep
Wool, hair and dairy breeds.
Chickens
Layers, meat birds, bantams.
Pigs
Pasture, lard and commercial.
Horses & donkeys
Draft, riding, ponies and donkeys.
Rabbit breeds people ask about most
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All toolsWhich rabbit breed suits me?
Answer five questions. Get three breeds that fit your space and experience.
Which rabbit is best for meat?
The breeds our sources name for meat, and what each one is good for.
What will a rabbit cost me?
Price by breed, plus the cage and a year of feed. Calculator included.
When is my doe due?
Enter the breeding date. Get the due date and the day to add the nest box.
How big will it get?
Adult weight for each rabbit breed on one chart, with cage sizes.
New Zealand or Californian?
The two compared side by side, with a short answer at the top.
Where the numbers come from
Weights and colours are from the breed standard. Litter sizes and care notes are mostly from university extension services, and prices are from breeders' and hatcheries' own listings. Every figure links to the page we got it from.
Sources don't always agree. Where they differ, we show the range and link both. If we couldn't find a number worth trusting, we left it blank.
Keep one of these breeds?
If a page doesn't match what you see in your own animals, we'd like to hear it. Send a note or a photo and we'll check it against our sources.