There are many things that make a Flemish Giant different from other breeds of rabbits. Things many wouldn't think about. The obvious is their size. Yes, like all rabbits the Flemish Giant loves a quiet hiding place. Because of their massive size this hiding place is not behind the refrigerator, or stove. It is not the the back of a closet you now have to clean just to get your rabbit out before he chews up all your good stuff you have tucked away fro safe keeping. He is easily located, most likely under your feet.

The Flemish Giant is less likely to chew then other breeds. To date my son and I have had no issues with chewing nor have we had to put pepper spray, soap or other special needs items on our furniture, base boards, wires, and so on. The rabbits have learned the word NO, and respond to it. The first few days your rabbit is home a cheap squirt gun is a very handy tool. Watch the head shots as you don't want water in their ears.

The Flemish Giant rabbit is very social. They will try very hard to make friends with other animals and people in your home. This does not mean the family dog will appreciate a huge rabbit sleeping by, or on them. It does mean the rabbit will never give up trying to make the dog its best friend. Cats are natural hunters of rabbits. Be advised that a cat may not be the best companion for your house rabbit. I personally will not sell a rabbit to anyone that has a cat.

The Flemish Giant fits easily into most harness made for a small to medium sized dog. Bucky has an 11" neck, with a 17" girth. Cat harness are to small for most Flemish Giant rabbits. They learn to walk on a leash easily. A rabbit has a start and stop mentality however and will go and stop... go and stop... even if going in the right direction you may be taking your time due to the stops, and of course naps along the way.

Because of the massive size of the Flemish, you are sure to meet allot of new friends along your walk. Everyone wants to see, and pet this giant bunny rabbit you have out for a walk.

You may be thinking that this giant rabbit will eat you out of house and home.

The average Flemish giant rabbit on a good feed will eat about 2 cups of quality rabbit feed per day. Rabbit feed is sold in 50lb bags ( the good stuff anyway) that costs about 16.00 for 50lbs. That means your rabbit will cost you about 16.00 every 4 months for basic food needs.

He will also need something that is his to chew on. I suggest fruit wood other than cherry due to the strychnine content. Anything that doesn't splinter is fine. He will also need iodized salt, and mineral if you are not feeding a high quality feed that has mineral in it. Giant rabbits do differ in that they need length.. rabbits chew a cud and the Flemish Giant needs long grass or hay to nibble on to keep his digestive system in order. Lettuce, and other treats may have a high water content and will kill your rabbit. Lettuce is a huge No No in my home. Toast, cereal, limited carrots, potatoes and other vegetables are fine as a treat, but are by no means enough to keep these huge rabbits going.

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