Buyer question
Is a Satin rabbit good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Satin rabbit 4 out of 5 for beginners (good meat rabbit).
Source: the Satin rabbit page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Satin rabbit in the Animal Library
The detail
Satins were developed in the US in the 1930s from a mutation in Havana rabbits, and have a glossy coat that shines. They are large, calm and meaty, and are kept for meat, show and fur as well as pets.
- Temperament
- Calm, gentle
- Best fit
- Meat, pets, show
- Docility
- 5 out of 5 (Very calm)
- Grooming load
- 1 out of 5 (Low grooming)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Sturdy)
What to weigh
Satins are large and need space and feed. Their fur can show wear and staining, which matters for show.