Breed & Color?

[AlleysChicks]

Ok so last summer I rescued some rabbits. 2 were supposed to be a pair of male Californians. Well they were a pair alright (Bonnie & Clyde). Well they are both very small and lean no matter what food and dewormer I use. Doe was bred when I got her and had a bunch of babies. Fast forward to now and I’ve fed the doe up and rebred her. She’s still very small and I really don’t think either are Californians. They are MAYBE 4lbs each but I’ve never weighed them. The does current litter is looking like the parents but I have one off color baby that I love. It’s the smallest and I’m honestly surprised it’s made it this long. They will be 2 weeks old tomorrow.
So what color is baby and what breed is the parents?

 

[Bunnylady]

Himalayan?

The Himalayan is about 3 1/2 -4 lbs, with a long, slender body type (called "cylindrical") and it's the only breed built like that, or posed stretched out like this:

All other breeds are posed on the show table with the body either sitting rather upright, like a dog sits, or down but with the body sort of bunched together.

As for the odd colored baby, the Himi coat color is partly temperature dependent. Areas of the body that are slightly cooler get dark pigment in the hair, really warm areas stay white. Any area that gets cool while hair is growing will get dark pigment depositing in the part of the hair that is growing at that time. The off colored baby is showing pigment in areas that normally wouldn't have them; I don't know if it has gotten just the teensiest bit cool once, or more than once, but any color that isn't on the "points" will most likely grow out with the next molt.

 

[Rammy]

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[Rammy]

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[AlleysChicks]

Himalayan?

The Himalayan is about 3 1/2 -4 lbs, with a long, slender body type (called "cylindrical") and it's the only breed built like that, or posed stretched out like this:

All other breeds are posed on the show table with the body either sitting rather upright, like a dog sits, or down but with the body sort of bunched together.

As for the odd colored baby, the Himi coat color is partly temperature dependent. Areas of the body that are slightly cooler get dark pigment in the hair, really warm areas stay white. Any area that gets cool while hair is growing will get dark pigment depositing in the part of the hair that is growing at that time. The off colored baby is showing pigment in areas that normally wouldn't have them; I don't know if it has gotten just the teensiest bit cool once, or more than once, but any color that isn't on the "points" will most likely grow out with the next molt.

That’s what I’m thinking but I’ve never had them and didn’t know if maybe I was wrong. The little baby always stays in the middle or bottom of the pile. We have had some cooler nights below freezing after they were born but even when first born the skin was a different color does that make since?

Greetings and welcome to BYH from Tn! So glad you joined us. Look around and see what interesting stuff you can find. You'll get to "meet" folks at the same time. By all means post away when the desire strikes you, especially if you have questions (provide as much detail/info as possible and pictures truly help)... With all the great folks here, generally someone will respond in no time at all. Oh, and we all love pics, so post them anytime you feel the need! Please make yourself at home!

PLEASE put at least your general location in your profile. It could be very important if/when you ask for or offer help or advice. You know, climate issues and such. I recommend at least your state as most folks won't be able to figure out where if you put anything more specific (county, town, street, etc) by itself. Old folks like me will never remember from this post & look there first. To add it, mouse hover over Account top right and a drop down will appear. Click on Personal Details and scan down. You'll see the spot for Location. Then go to the bottom and save changes. Thanks! Hope you enjoy the site!
Welcome aboard!

Hi! Sorry I thought it was already there, it’s been awhile since I’ve messed with account details. I fixed it

 

[Mini Horses]

I don't raise rabbits so could never have answered your questions. As you see, many on here are quite learned.

BUT, I love the coloring. So, will the kits have the dark points later? They look so huggable!

 

[AmberLops]

Looks to me like they'll be Himalayans...color and breed just like mom
Himalayans weigh between 3 to 4 1/2 lbs...All Himalayans are Himalayan colored...their points can either be chocolate, lilac, black or blue. So you'll have to wait and see what color points the babes have!
They're also one of the oldest rabbit breeds and they have amazing temperaments!
Hope this helps

 

[AlleysChicks]

Looks to me like they'll be Himalayans...color and breed just like mom
Himalayans weigh between 3 to 4 1/2 lbs...All Himalayans are Himalayan colored...their points can either be chocolate, lilac, black or blue. So you'll have to wait and see what color points the babes have!
They're also one of the oldest rabbit breeds and they have amazing temperaments!
Hope this helps

parents look identical so they are chocolate point? Dad is very sweet once he figured out I was the bearer of pellets and hay, but Mom is like a feral cat. She’s nicer with babies though lol previous home did not handle the rabbits at all I think.

 

[AmberLops]

parents look identical so they are chocolate point? Dad is very sweet once he figured out I was the bearer of pellets and hay, but Mom is like a feral cat. She’s nicer with babies though lol previous home did not handle the rabbits at all I think.

I honestly can't tell...the chocolate and black points look a lot alike to me... maybe @Bunnylady would know which one you have!
She'll get used to you, don't worry! Once she knows you take care of her, she'll be okay.
To be honest, I believe the 'meaner' does make for better mothers! That's been my experience!

 

[AlleysChicks]

I honestly can't tell...the chocolate and black points look a lot alike to me... maybe @Bunnylady would know which one you have!
She'll get used to you, don't worry! Once she knows you take care of her, she'll be okay.
To be honest, I believe the 'meaner' does make for better mothers! That's been my experience!

It’s been almost a year lol I think she’s just suspicious, she’s only snapped at me a few times and that was over the food bowl.

Yes they do! I used to have Californians when I was younger and I got a “show” rabbit. She was crazy mean. My parents were worried I’d be bit because she’d growl and lunge. She was a fantastic mom. And was nice while she had babies but once they were weaned....watch out!