ioo RABBITS, CATS, AND CAVIES 



are usually, at the larger shows, classes provided for the 

 several sections. 



It is my opinion, but I am by no means certain on the 

 point, that more Silver Greys are kept at the present time 

 than either Creams or Browns, and that of the Greys the 

 medium shade is the most popular ; but this is only my 

 own view, and perhaps partly caused from having more 

 of the latter come before me of late years. 



The variety is not claimed amongst our home pro- 

 ductions, and such a distant clime as Siam is generally 

 looked upon as its place of origin, but ever since its 

 introduction it has enjoyed considerable popularity in 

 this country and the Continent of Europe, although we 

 do not find any reference to it in any works upon 

 Rabbits until within the last forty years. 



I believe it is generally admitted not only to be 

 useful for table purposes, but that there is a well-assured 

 market for its skins, when they are produced in quantities 

 to suit the furriers, and, although I have not personal 

 experience of their being turned out to live in a semi-wild 

 state, have been informed that this has been done, to a 

 large extent, both in this country and the Continent, and 

 with marked success. 



My experience of Silver Greys is, that they are very 

 hardy in constitution, better kept in roomy hutches in 

 houses or sheds, but without artificial heat, and require 

 nothing special in the way of food. 



The does usually have from five to eight or nine, 

 but I consider the former number quite enough to leave 

 on the doe, however many are born, and put the others 



