American Chinchillas
The Chinchilla breed was developed in France in the early 1900's it took the fur industry by storm, The first ones were imported to America in 1919 everyone loved the fur but since they were a small breed at only 5-7 lbs they were not good for much else so american breeders decided to make their own version that was larger so it would be more useful for meat as well, they met their goal and the new larger breed was accepted into the standard in 1924 as the Heavyweight Chinchilla they were later renamed. They were the most popular breed in America in the late 20's, They are now considered one of the rare breeds which is a shame since they are such great rabbits. They are known for their mothering instincts and the bucks are super sweet, they still have that gorgeous fur they were bred for and are an excellent meat breed.
Weights Sr Bucks 9-11lbs, Sr Does 10-12lbs.
Weights Sr Bucks 9-11lbs, Sr Does 10-12lbs.
I got my first pair of American Chinchillas in December of 2013. I adore this breed and plan to always work with and promote them. My herd has come a long ways over the years and I look forward to seeing where the line will go in the future.
The Livestock Conservancy list the American Chinchilla as Watch, Here is their article on the breed. http://www.livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/americanchinchilla
American Chinchilla Rabbit Breeders Association. https://www.acrba.net/
Map of American Chinchilla Rabbit Breeders
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Bucks
Happy Rock Rabbit's Five
Hickorynecks Sebastian
Hickorynecks Jack of Hearts
Windy Hill's Bruiser
Happy Rock Rabbit's Adion
Lafon's Mortar
Hickorynecks Jack In The Box
Does
D & D's Destiny
Destiny is now Retired
Hannah's Hopper's CDD3 (Athena)
Sex: Doe (Proven)
DOB: 2018 Sire: Hannah's Hopper's Dumbo Dam: Hannah's Hopper's Calista |
Unicorn Farm's K08L (Jenny)
Sex: Doe (proven)(2 legs)
DOB: 2018 Sire: Happy Rock Rabbit's Lover Boy Dam: Happy Rock Rabbit's Keuka |
Hickorynecks Dizzy
Hickorynecks Fate
Windy Hill's Maxi
Sex: Doe (proven)
DOB: 2020 Sire: Uncle OG's Jaybird Dam: Unicorn Farm's K08L (Jenny) (2 legs) |
Happy Rock Rabbit's Abigail
Hickorynecks Sweet Tooth
Hickorynecks Moira
Sex: Doe (proven)
DOB: 2021 Sire: Happy Rock Rabbit's Adion Dam: Hickorynecks Fate |
Hickorynecks Dixie
Sex: Doe (proven)(1leg)
DOB: 2021 Sire: Hickorynecks Jack of Hearts (2legs) Dam: Hickorynecks Dizzy |
Hickorynecks Beatrice
Sex: Doe (proven)(1 leg)
DOB: 2021 Sire: Happy Rock Rabbit's Adion Dam: Hickorynecks Charlotte |