Bunny Breed Guide: Flemish Giant Rabbit
79Nothing is more awe inspiring in the bunny world than a Flemish Giant. Often referred to as gentle giants, these rabbits can grow larger than a dog, and can be quite the conversation stopper when they come casually hopping through someone's back yard!
The Flemish Giant first came to fame in America in the early 1900's , when people began to show off these giant beauties at county fairs and shows. Like the New Zealand White, they are highly prized for both their meat and their fur, and make excellent pets due to their docile and friendly natures.
As with all rabbits, it is important to get your Flemish Giant Rabbit used to being handled, and to associate you with positive things. Because these rabbits are relatively large, the bite or scratch you get from them will be much more painful than that of a mini lop or dwarf breed. Having said that, if you treat your bunny well, bites and scratches are more of a rarity than a rule.
A Flemish Giant may be a good choice if you are looking for something with a relaxed temperament that doesn't need to run around like a mad thing too much. Unlike their smaller counterparts, Flemish Giants are quite happy to lay around a fair bit, though be warned, they do consume a lot more feed than smaller rabbits.
If you're considering a Flemish Giant, also consider the cage you will need for these bunnies. 30 by 48 inches is considered to be the smallest acceptable floor space for a single Flemish Giant, though larger quarters are of course, encouraged.
Flemish Giants come in a range of colors, light greys, sandy tones, darker greys, fawns, whites, blacks, and blues are all possible colors for a Flemish Giant.
An average Flemish Giant generally weighs around 6.5 to 7 kgs, or 14 - 15.5 pounds. If you would like to show your Flemish Giant Rabbit, or would simply like to know what the breed's ideal standards are, here are a few things to look out for:
Head: The Flemish Giant has a large and well shaped head. The eyes should be bright and alert, and the ears should stand nicely erect.
Body: The body of a Flemish Giant Rabbit should be long and powerful. It should be in proportion throughout the entire body. The hindquarters should be nice and thick, and the flesh of the rabbit should be solid and well formed. The fur should be glossy and thick set.
Faults: Too much fat is considered a fault in Flemish Giant Rabbits, as is baggy skin. The coat should be even in color, so patchy colored coats are frowned upon. The rump should be nicely rounded, so square looking hindquarters are not good, neither are wedge shaped heads, or ears that are not carried nicely erect.
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that big boneded thing made me lol!maby ill tell my bff about this
nightmares!! they are comming to get me!! the giant bunnies!!! ARRRGHH!!
Can it live in a tropical country?
looks like my bunny
I am a proud owner of a Flemish Giant, and i live in Southwest Florida, for that tropical part. We have a/c, and never let the house get above 85, and have fans frozen water bottles and so forth to keep them cool when the air goes off and windows come open. They are such WONDERFUL rabbits, I cant imagine life w/out. I just wish they had a longer life span :-( 4-6 years is all we get with these beautiful bunnies.
i have a flemish giant. i almost sold her for market but i ran out crying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have two flemish giants, and they are just the best. But they are not for every body. Bigger sheds,bigger poos,bigger appitites,bigger binkies.. i live in south florida so as far as tropical goes, they do alright. However I keep mine inside, and they only play outside in the early mornings when it is cool enough. They have so much fur that they get hot very easily.
Ive been looking at getting one from my Boss at work. This site has been the most helpful for information about them!!!
I have a baby flimish and I love her so much
I love my baby giant named Chewbacca. Not skittish like our smaller bun. Very sweet bunny.
I am a breeder of Flemish, but have had them for years as pets. They are hands down the friendliest and sweetest rabbits in the world...Could never be without one!
I am looking to get a flemish, I have read up a great deal on them and have had many bunnies in my life.. where could i get one and how much?
Hi I just bought 2 flemish rabbits. I am very new to this. The female is supposed to be pregnant. Should I build her own pen or can they stay together??
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John Rowan says:
13 months ago
Nice helpful guide,im intrested in getting 2