Flemish Giant Temperament and PersonalityThe Flemish Giant is generally a docile breed, and these giant pet rabbits make good companions and loving family pets. When kept indoors, they will hop around the house and sit on their owners' laps. They can even be trained to use a litter box.
Re: Flemish Giant Housing and Winter Care Questions!Rabbits handle colder weather much better than hot weather. As song as she can get out of the wind, and has a nice dry warm place to hang out in, she'll be fine.
Attaching a dog playpen to a dog crate gives your rabbit room to explore indoors; some owners simply dedicate an entire room out of the house to their rabbit. An outdoor Flemish Giant may do well with a dog kennel, as long as the top is enclosed to protect this giant rabbit breed from bird predators.
Body Odor. Unlike dogs, rabbits don't have a body odor. You shouldn't notice any odor emanating from them. If you do, the rabbit is probably sick or has an infection.
The habitat should be at least four times the size of your bunny. To give them the space to grow and be comfortable, the cage should be minimum of 24" high, 30" deep and 48" wide. (Bigger is better!) A larger door is needed on the cage to make sure the bunny can easily be removed.
The ARBA recognizes seven color varieties of Flemish Giant rabbits: black, blue, fawn, light gray, sandy, steel gray, and white.
Since the Flemish giant is smart, he's easy to litter-train. Place a litter box inside your rabbit's pen and he'll quickly adapt. Once he's trained, you can allow him free range of your home.
"The Flemish giant we have recognized in the United States has no maximum weight, they can be as heavy as possible, but they are a little different body type than the continental, but both have a heavy thick bone, a broad head and these long ears."
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Rabbits usually do not bite, but if one does, generally it doesn't mean that he hates you. There are many reasons that might cause a rabbit to bite; for example, he might bite if you grab at him or surprise him. A rabbit may also accidentally bite while tugging at your pant leg.
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animals and can burrow under fences if no special precautions are taken. that it consumes more feed than other breeds. as a pet, and many people do, indeed, seek them out as pets and love them. The Flemish Giant is very laid back and docile especially neutered males.
Males tend to be more easy going and relaxed while females are usually "the boss" of any household. In the wild, rabbits pair up into couples with the female digging their burrow and the male defending her and the burrow against intruders.
Flemish Giants can live indoors or outdoors. If you keep them indoors, make sure the temperature does not exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, avoid keeping them in humid conditions.
How to housetrain your rabbit:
- Fill the bottom of the litter box with a layer of pellets – about an inch deep.
- Place the litter box in a corner of your rabbit's cage.
- Keep your rabbit in her cage until she's using her litter box reliably.
- When she's ready, let your rabbit have time out of her cage.
1. THEY ARE THE LARGEST RABBIT BREED. The male Flemish Giant can weigh up to 22 pounds and the female can get up to 20 pounds. At most, they grow to be 2.5 feet long.
What Should I Feed My Flemish Giant Rabbit? When it comes to feeding your Flemish Giant Rabbit, there is one keyword: plenty! Compared to the Cottontail, which eats 1-2 handfuls of greens a day, the Flemish Giant Rabbit should have 3-5 handfuls total. They should also eat double the pellets or more.
