Premium Rabbitry

Cuniculture Perfected

Rabbit breeding is an art of patience and an exact science of genetics. We raise premium meat and breeding stock in pristine, calm and biosecure environments — every line documented, every animal handled gently from its first day.

Pedigree

Documented Lines

Every breeding pair traced by lineage.

Housing

Clean, Airy Warrens

Designed for health and calm.

Handling

Gentle Husbandry

Handled daily from their first day.

Health

Health-First

Vaccinated, monitored, and robust.

The Elite Breed Collection

Rabbits Raised for Meat & Breeding

New Zealand White rabbit

New Zealand White

The world’s premier meat rabbit.

The cornerstone of our rabbitry. Grows quickly, breeds reliably, and produces large, uniform litters, with does known for excellent mothering. Fine-grained, tender meat sets the standard by which all others are judged.

Best for: Meat production, breeding foundations
Known for: Fast growth to market weight, large litters, strong maternal ability
Temperament: Docile and easy to handle
Why we keep it — For pure productivity and meat quality, nothing else comes close.
Californian rabbit with dark points

Californian

Hardy, efficient, dependable.

Instantly recognisable by its patterned coat and dark points, the Californian pairs excellent meat conformation with real hardiness. It thrives in our climate and breeds consistently.

Best for: Meat production, commercial crossing
Known for: Fine meat-to-bone ratio, resilience, dependable litters
Temperament: Calm and steady
Why we keep it — The Californian × New Zealand cross is the most proven pairing in rabbit farming — and a Mantebre specialty.
Flemish Giant rabbit

Flemish Giant

The gentle giant.

The largest of all rabbit breeds, as remarkable for its temperament as its size. We keep a select line for impressive breeding stock and for crossing to add frame and weight to commercial litters.

Best for: Breeding, size improvement in crosses
Known for: Exceptional size, placid ‘gentle giant’ character
Temperament: Famously calm and good-natured
Why we keep it — Used wisely in a breeding program, Flemish blood adds real substance to a line.
Chinchilla rabbit with silver-grey coat

Chinchilla

Beauty with substance.

With its striking silver-grey coat, the Chinchilla is more than handsome — a well-fleshed, medium-large rabbit with good litters and fine meat quality, a favourite of breeders who want a rabbitry that performs and impresses.

Best for: Dual-purpose breeding, enthusiasts
Known for: Beautiful coat, solid meat qualities, good fertility
Temperament: Curious and gentle
Why we keep it — Quality should be a pleasure to look at, too.

Begin your line with confidence

All breeding rabbits leave Mantebre with lineage information and honest guidance on housing, feeding and care. Whether you're starting your first hutch or expanding a commercial rabbitry, we'll match you with the right stock.

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