American v. Flemish Giants, Can you compare and contrast them for me?

[Country Heart]

American v. Flemish Giants, Can you compare and contrast them for me?

 

[dewey]

It'd be helpful to know the purpose they are intended for. Like for pet or meat, sale market, feed costs, show, housing, handling...

 

[Country Heart]

I'm interested in getting one as a pet. In terms of comparison, I was wondering how they compare as far as:
- personality
- size
- heartiness
- anything else that distinguishes one from another

This is my first attempt at adding a rabbit to the family. As a newbie, any information is helpful, and a step up from where I am now.

 

[Ms. Research]

I'm interested in getting one as a pet. In terms of comparison, I was wondering how they compare as far as:
- personality
- size
- heartiness
- anything else that distinguishes one from another

This is my first attempt at adding a rabbit to the family. As a newbie, any information is helpful, and a step up from where I am now.

Here's a start. This is where I usually go first. Find out a little about the breed before going into it further.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flemish_Giant

Hope this helps.

 

[Ms. Research]

I'm interested in getting one as a pet. In terms of comparison, I was wondering how they compare as far as:
- personality
- size
- heartiness
- anything else that distinguishes one from another

This is my first attempt at adding a rabbit to the family. As a newbie, any information is helpful, and a step up from where I am now.

Here's a start. This is where I usually go first. Find out a little about the breed before going into it further.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flemish_Giant

Hope this helps.

Here's a thread that was started about Flemish Giants. I go thru the archives here because you never know what you might learn. Many good suggestions on this forum of real people in the field, hands on. And you can't beat that.

Troll around. You will be surprised what you find.

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=11704

 

[Country Heart]

Thank you all for your helpful responses. I have spent time in the archives and feel like I have already learned a lot from you. Looking forward to my first bunny adventure.

 

[woodleighcreek]

I personally prefer Americans. They seem to have a better temperament, are more easy to handle and house, and cost less to feed. (Flemish giants eat a lot!)

But that is just MY opinion.

 

[dewey]

Between just those 2 breeds, I'd agree about the american, too. FG's are not even usually a best choice for many very experienced rabbit peeps. But they've increased in popularity as an "in" breed right now and many are being sold to pet households. What interests you most in those 2 breeds?

 

[Lizzie098]

My sister has flemish Giants, and I gotta tell you if you are looking for friendly or gentle bunnies, then they are for you!! I have never seen such nice rabbits!! Yes they eat alot, but if you have one or two you won't go in debt feeding them. And they get VERY big, but like I said they are just SO nice! Hope this helped!!!Good luck on whatever you decide!!!

 

[Ms. Research]

My sister has flemish Giants, and I gotta tell you if you are looking for friendly or gentle bunnies, then they are for you!! I have never seen such nice rabbits!! Yes they eat alot, but if you have one or two you won't go in debt feeding them. And they get VERY big, but like I said they are just SO nice! Hope this helped!!!Good luck on whatever you decide!!!

I had never seen ANYTHING like the Flemish Giant until I got interested in knowing rabbits. They are HUGE. My Better Half said we wouldn't need a dog having one of these HUGE buns around. LOL! I've seen pictures of them but never ACTUALLY seen one. I never thought a rabbit could get that big. They seem very docile. I read that it takes Flemish Giants longer to sexually mature so you would have to feed and care for these animals for a year or so before breeding and the kits came. But I'm glad to hear that true Flemish Giants keep this breed going. It just boggles my mind to see a rabbit THAT big.