New Zealand White Rabbits
Industry standard
The New Zealand rabbit is the industry standard for farming rabbits, being a multi-purpose animal raised for both meat and fur production. The New Zealand rabbit, despite the name, is American in origin and originated in California from rabbits imported from New Zealand!
Rapid Growth and reproduction
This breed is known not only for their sweet temperament but also their rapid growth and replication.
My, what big ears you have
After talking with countless rabbit farmers across the world through online resource groups, we discovered that New Zealand Rabbits tend to tolerate heat better because of their substantial ear size. Rabbits cool themselves by expelling heat through the circulatory system in their ears; they aren't able to sweat or pant to cool themselves. With Mississippi summers continually getting hotter, we decided this breed gave us the best opportunity for success.