34 PRACTICAL RABBIT KEEPING 



restored. On the other hand, a little sunlight 

 seems desirable to make the color strong and 

 shiny. With all rabbits that have pink eyes, 

 however, it is necessary to avoid very brilliant 

 sunlight. When Himalayans are born they 

 are entirely white, a matter which often puz- 

 zles amateurs. After a month, however, the 

 color begins to show, and gradually becomes 

 stronger until the markings are complete at 

 four months. It is of particular importance 

 to keep the youngsters in dimly lighted quar- 

 ters during the first five or six weeks of their 

 lifetime. 



New Zealand Reds 



Any old-time rabbit breeder who has been 

 out of the fancy for several years and visits a 

 show today is immediately attracted by the 

 large classes of New Zealand Reds, a breed of 

 which he probably knew nothing. The New 

 Zealand Red, after a highly successful career 

 on the Pacific coast, has made its way east- 

 ward and is being taken up with enthusiasm 

 by fanciers as well as by utility breeders in all 

 sections. Perhaps its utility points are of 

 greatest consideration, yet it is a pleasing rab- 



