How Much Should My Flemish Giant Weigh?

Flemish Giant Rabbits weigh

6.8 kilograms (15 lb) on average

, though the biggest ones can weigh up to 10 kilograms (22 lb), and the longest one on record (in fact, holding the record for the longest rabbit in the world of any kind), measured about 1.3 metres (4 ft 3 in) long.

How much should a 6 month Flemish Giant weigh?

How much do male Flemish giants weigh?

Flemish Giant Rabbits are the largest Breed of Rabbit. The female Flemish Giant rabbit can weigh up 20 pounds while male Flemish Giant rabbits can get

up to 22 pounds

. They can reach up to 30 inches long.

How much should I feed my Flemish Giant?

Your Flemish Giant as an adult will want

1 quarter cup of Timothy Hay pellets a day

. If your Flemish Giant is under 1 year old / Under 5lbs, it would need one eighth of a cup of Alfalfa Pellets. Whilst our rabbit Link isn’t a Flemish Giant, he is a Flemish cross.

Do Flemish Giants like to be held?

The 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.

At what age is a Flemish giant full grown?

Flemish Giants do not reach full size until they are

1.5 years old

, and consume a large amount of food during this time. After females deliver kits, and during winter for all Flemish Giants, the rabbits must be fed as much as they can eat, and given plenty of water.

How long do Flemish Giants live?

The lifespan of the Flemish Giant Rabbit is

8 – 10 years

.

Do Flemish giant rabbits bite?

Giant rabbits do not like being handled and

will often thrash their feet or bite if they are handled inappropriately

. Flemish Giants may also bite if they are stroked for too long, or if they feel unable to escape from a situation. They can also become very vocal if they feel unhappy or stressed.

Can Flemish Giants eat grass?

If you have clean grass that is pesticide free then it’s healthy for your rabbit and you

can have them eat it whenever they feel like munching on it

. Like other food that you feed your rabbit, begin to introduce the grass into their diet slowly.

Is it hard to care for a Flemish giant rabbit?

It takes more time to care for this large breed than it does to care for smaller breeds. Because Flemish Giants eat so much more than other rabbits,

they also dirty their litter boxes much more quickly

. Plan on changing and cleaning your pet rabbit’s litter box every three to four days for adequate giant rabbit care.

Do Flemish Giants poop a lot?

They poop a lot

, just like all rabbits do.

Can Flemish Giants be potty trained?

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

.

Can a bunny sleep with you?

If your rabbit wants to sleep with you and can do so safely,

it’s fine

. If you’re prepared to risk losing sleep, sharing a bed with a rabbit will deepen your bond. Just remember that rabbits like routine. You can’t share your bed some nights but not others.

What size cage does a Flemish giant need?

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.

Do Flemish giant rabbits smell?

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.

How big does a Flemish giant get?

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.