Hyla rabbit facts and information
What are Hyla rabbits?
Hyla rabbits are broiler rabbits that were developed by Eurolap company through series of genetic selection, modification, and crossing of the California white, New Zealand White, and some other meat rabbits.
They are known for their fast growth rate, speedy muscular development, large litters, and resistance to diseases.
Due to their rapid maturation, they reach table size (2kg) at 3 months of age.
History of Hyla rabbits
In a bid to produce rabbits that are fast-growing, have speedy muscular development.
Higher meat to bone ratio, big feed conversion ratio, large litters, and high resistance to diseases.
A France company called France-Eurolap cross-bred New Zealand white, Californian and other meat-rabbits.
This cross-breeding gave birth to the Grand Parent Stock of the Hyla rabbits. This was the first stage of genetic modification.
The male line of the Grand Parent Stock had observable characters that resemble the Californian Rabbit.
They were ruby-eyed whites with black extremities.
The Female Line of the Grand Parent Stock on the other hand had characteristics resembling the New Zealand White rabbit.
They were all white with ruby eyes.
The male line of the Grand Parent Stock was selected and bred individually, this gave birth to what is known as the HYLA MAX, which became the parent stock (PS) male line.
The Female Line of the Grand Parent Stock was also bred producing the HYLA NG which became the Female parenting stock.
Though Eurolap only sold selected Parents stock (PS) MAX and NG and not the Grand Parent Stock (GPS) to farms.
The Grand Parent Stock (The original Hyla rabbits) can only be gotten from Eurolap on contract.
What are the Characteristics of the Hyla rabbits?
Hyla rabbits are characterized by their rapid maturation, they are mated within 4 -5 months of age.
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