American Chinchilla (Rabbit) — FarmPal

Developed from French Chinchilla rabbits for their plush, chinchilla-like fur. Excellent dual-purpose breed with good meat production and premium fur. One of the rarest rabbit breeds in America.

Origin
United States
Conservation Status
critical

Traits

9-12 lbs mature
Dense, plush fur
Chinchilla coloring
Hardy
Good forager
Calm temperament

✓ Pros

  • •Premium fur quality
  • •Good meat breed
  • •Very cold hardy
  • •Calm and easy to handle
  • •Conservation breeding opportunity

✗ Cons

  • •Critically rare
  • •Slower growth rate
  • •Harder to source
  • •Smaller litters

Housing Requirements

Space
Wire cage: minimum 30" × 36" per doe, 24" × 30" per buck. Colony: 4-6 sq ft per rabbit minimum. Pasture tractor: 4-8 sq ft per rabbit.
Fencing
Wire cages: 14-gauge welded wire with 1" × 1/2" floor (or solid floor with bedding). Colony: buried wire or solid walls to prevent digging out. Predator protection is critical rabbits are prey animals.