Lorraine Brown Rabbit
At Parc Sainte-Croix, the Lorraine brown rabbit lives in open spaces with grassy areas. They enjoy moving freely around their enclosures and rooting around in the ground, which keeps them active and makes them interesting to watch.
The Little Redhead from the Grand Est
The Lorraine brown rabbit is highly adaptable to a variety of climates. Its dark brown coat, which is sometimes slightly reddish, helps it blend into meadows and woodlands. With its long ears, it is a rabbit perfectly suited to life outdoors.
Description
Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus
Lizard family
3 to 4kg
40 to 45cm
Lorraine, France
Least Concern
5 to 8 years
Food
These rabbits are herbivores; they mainly eat hay, fresh grass, vegetables, and sometimes fruit. Their diet must remain high in fiber, which is essential for their digestion.
Did you know ?
Like other rabbit breeds, they play a role in maintaining meadows and grassy areas. By scratching the ground in search of food, they help promote germination and support local biodiversity. They help keep the soil alive and healthy.
Reproduction
Females give birth to several litters a year, with an average of 4 to 6 kits per litter. At birth, the kits are already covered in fur and very active from their first week onward. This is quite rare among small mammals.
