How two «Chüngelers» helped Winterthur to have its own breed of rabbits
One of three Swiss rabbit breeds was bred in Winterthur. Baumer Conradin Joos was involved and knows how much work it took 50 years ago.
Conradin Joos takes a “particularly beautiful” buck for a photo in Bauma.
Photo: Marc Dahinden
In spring, the cultivation shows its fruits. In some of Conradin Joos’ stables, fluffy young animals are already nibbling on lettuce. In others, tiny, still naked baby rabbits lie well hidden in straw nests. They need a constant 38 degrees so they don’t freeze to death. However, the characteristic markings that make them recognizable as small Swiss piebalds with three colors can already be seen. For around twelve breeding females – as the females are called – and four breeding rams – the males – there are about 40 young animals in the spring. They all belong to the same race. This only exists because Joos was significantly involved in breeding.
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