Flemish giant

shannonlol

I love massive animals I went into petmania today they said they could order me a giant rabbit! I really want to get one but I've never heard of anyone having one, do they require the same Care as a normal rabbit or do they need different care? If anyone has one could they please give me some advice on how to look after it Thank you!!!

Knine

They need similar care but much more space & obviously cost more to feed. They do not live as long as standard rabbits though. If you are on FB I recommend you join the Irish Rabbit & Guinea Pig group. You will get more info there & reputable breeders too. Pet Shops generally don't have great quality stock.

Silverfish

Rabbits need a lot of care. Is it going to be an indoor or an outdoor pet? Can you afford to get it neutered? Have you a reliable vet nearby who has experience with rabbits? Rabbits should really be kept in pairs, have you a space for a second rabbit?

Flemish giants are pretty chill, they're a lot more laid back than the smaller buns but will need a lot more food and space than the average rabbit.

shannonlol

Thanks silverfish , do you have a Flemish rabbit yourself?

shannonlol

berger89 wrote: »

talk about spontaneous! just coz you liked it today, do you REALLY REALLY want it? you don't seem to have much experience on rabbits..and I think you're reasoning behind getting one is a little bit..well..selfish.

please be careful!

No I was looking into getting a rabbit anyone done a lot of research but i wasn't sure if a Flemish rabbit had the same requirements as an average rabbit

Silverfish

shannonlol wrote: »

Thanks, do you have a Flemish rabbit yourself?

No, but I do have a big rabbit, he eats more and does more damage than a normal rabbit, he needs a LOT more space to run and lie down fully.

DBB

berger89 wrote: »

talk about spontaneous! just coz you liked it today, do you REALLY REALLY want it? you don't seem to have much experience on rabbits..and I think you're reasoning behind getting one is a little bit..well..selfish.

please be careful!

I'm not sure how you read so much into the OP's first post... dial it back a bit and ask questions first before jumping in feet-first.
Thanks,
DBB

shannonlol

Silverfish wrote: »

No, but I do have a big rabbit, he eats more and does more damage than a normal rabbit, he needs a LOT more space to run and lie down fully.

What sort of damage do they do? Can they be kept in door

Silverfish

shannonlol wrote: »

What sort of damage do they do? Can they be kept in door

My two are indoor buns, they were outside but seemed to spend a lot of their time being scared of cats / dogs barking etc, so now they're in the spare room.

They're litter trained, but the big rabbit can (and will!) flip the litter tray over if he's in a bad mood. He can also pick up a dinner plate in his mouth and bang it off the ground (and break it!).
He also has a pretty strong kick and can do a bit of damage. Pet shop rabbits in most cases can be very badly socialised, so this behaviour can happen a lot with them.
If you want a giant, you're better off going to a reputable breeder and getting a well socialised rabbit.

berger89

DBB wrote: »

I'm not sure how you read so much into the OP's first post... dial it back a bit and ask questions first before jumping in feet-first.
Thanks,
DBB

I read what I read. Just seems extreme, that's all. I don't need to ask questions. Same advice goes for everyone and everything as regards animals in general.
If you decide to buy/adopt/foster an animal, please do it for the right reasons, know what you are getting yourself in for, and be careful.
Everyone has good intentions, and I'm sure the OP has too.

Not quite the same as a rabbit, but my sister used to have a guinea pig. it was our first foray into that kind of animal, we're usually a cats/dogs/fish kind of folk, but I have to say, he was the cutest little fella, and clever too!

good luck with your new rabbit!

DBB

Berger89,
This forum is meant to be a place where people can come to look for help and advice on pets, and pet welfare and care.
This is not just aimed at you, but there is an increasing tendency for people to attack new posters before sitting back, taking a deep breath, and thinking to themselves, "how can I help this person?"
Your post was pretty judgmental. I'm reminded of the time a person posted here looking for a new home for their dog. They were ripped asunder here for daring to realise they just could not care for that dog any more. I still shudder when I think of that thread. Why? Because people jumped to conclusions, made assumptions, did not think to gently find out more before going on the attack. I know this in this case, because I ended up adopting that dog, and the back story about why they had to rehome the dog was not only tragic, it was nobody else's bloody business.
I'm using this as a case in point, a way of illustrating how wrong it is to assume anything until you know more.
The OP is looking for advice, not this bloody judgmental "you haven't a clue" attitude that has become all-too-common here.
Again, this is not just aimed at you Berger89, it is aimed at everyone else who thinks that belittling a poster is somehow more positive than calmly and politely educating them.
What I will aim at you though Berger89, is that replying to/questioning an on-thread mod warning is a non-runner. If you have something to say in relation to my on-thread warning, please do so by pm.
I don't have to issue the following sentence as it's written into the site-wide rules, but I will as it seems to have been ignored by you... Do not reply to this post on-thread.
Thanks.
DBB