Buyer question
How long does a Californian rabbit live?
Our Animal Library gives the Californian rabbit a lifespan of 5–8 years.
Source: the Californian rabbit page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Californian rabbit in the Animal Library
The detail
Californians were developed in California in the 1920s and are white with dark points, like a Himalayan. They are a common meat rabbit with a calm nature, often raised alongside or crossed with New Zealands.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Sturdy)
- Origin
- California, US
- Best fit
- Meat, homesteads, 4-H
- Temperament
- Calm
What to weigh
Californians need space and feed. Their dark points can fade with temperature changes, which matters for show.