Thane's Neck Farm - American Chinchilla Rabbits

The American Chinchilla is the rarest of the Chinchilla breeds and is found only in the United States. Its
small population is largely due to the demise of the rabbit fur industry of the late 1940’s. Despite the breed’
s fine meat producing qualities, producers of today prefer an all white rabbit for the meat market. The
American Chinchilla is a large, hardy and gentle animal, with mature bucks weighing in at 9 to 11 pounds
and does at 10 to 12 pounds. They produce large litters, have good mothering instincts, and fryers reach
market weight quickly. At first glance the American Chinchilla is salt and peppered colored, but once the
fur is blown into, four distinct bands of color will appear.

Now the American Chinchilla is one of the Rare
Breed Rabbits, seriously threatened with
extinction. The American Livestock Breeds
Conservancy has listed this breeds' condition
as Critical.

Here at Thane's Neck Farm we wanted a meat
rabbit that was also good for the pet and/or
show market. We strive to raise breeds that
are in need of conservation and the beautiful
American Chinchilla Rabbit fit our needs
beautifully.

In the Spring of 2007 we purchased our first
American Chinchilla buck, Sassparilla, and
doe, Purslane. Then in the Fall on 2007 we
purchased our second doe Chamomile.