Burgundy Fawn

The coat is an even golden-red to deep reddish fawn with no spots, and the belly is lighter. The body is sturdy, the neck short and the ears fairly short (usually up to 14 cm). Adults weigh 4–5 kg. On good feed, young rabbits gain around 40 g a day, with a dressing percentage of about 58%.

Most does have 10 teats and can raise up to 12 kits; litters are usually 7–10. The breed is less stress-prone than other meat breeds, which matters on a small, hand-managed farm.

Uzbekistan climate. Sources agree that it is sensitive to heat, so shade, ventilation and cool water are essential in summer. Information on cold tolerance conflicts: one source says it handles cold poorly, another that the young tolerate low temperatures well. In winter, keep it in a dry, draught-free shed with a good nest box.

Buying locally. There are farms keeping Burgundy rabbits near Angren and Tashkent, but any reddish rabbit may be sold as “burgund”. The coat should have no white or black patches. See the parents and judge by weight and colour, not by the words “pure blood”.