Buyer question
Is a Californian rabbit good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Californian rabbit 4 out of 5 for beginners (good first meat rabbit).
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.
- Temperament
- Calm
- Best fit
- Meat, homesteads, 4-H
- Docility
- 4 out of 5 (Calm)
- Grooming load
- 1 out of 5 (Low grooming)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Sturdy)
What to weigh
Californians need space and feed. Their dark points can fade with temperature changes, which matters for show.