Project Description
Flemish Giant Rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculuc domestic flemish giant
Animal Class: Mammals
Length: 2.5 feet
Weight: 15-22 pounds
Life Span: 8-10 years
Diet: Herbivore: grass hays and vegetables
There may be no more awe-inspiring rabbit in the world than the Flemish Giant. If one came hopping along, you might at first glance mistake it for a dog. These rabbits weigh 15 pounds on average and can reach a length of 2.5 feet. Males have broader heads than females. Females have a dewlap – a large fold of skin under the chin that they use to warm their young. A well-regarded Flemish Giant, according to breed standards, has a large and nicely shaped head, erect ears, a long and powerful body, an evenly colored coat, and a nicely rounded rump. Flemish Giants have thick, glossy fur that comes in a variety of colors. Seven colors are officially recognized in the United States by the National Federation of Flemish Giant Rabbit Breeders. These are black, blue, fawn, light gray, steel gray, sandy, and white.
Our Flemish Giant Rabbit: Sven (male)