Crème d'Argent (Rabbit) — FarmPal

The creamy-orange cousin of the Champagne d'Argent. Stunning golden-cream fur with excellent meat production. Gaining popularity among homesteaders for their beauty and productivity.

Origin
France
Conservation Status
threatened

Traits

8-11 lbs mature
Golden-cream fur
Good meat quality
Docile
Heritage breed
Rare

✓ Pros

  • •Stunning appearance
  • •Good meat production
  • •Very docile
  • •Heritage conservation
  • •Good mothers

✗ Cons

  • •Rare limited availability
  • •Moderate growth
  • •Small gene pool

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.