Outstanding breed of rabbit is the Flemish giant

Rabbit is the Flemish giant is one of the oldest recognized and most common in the world. Not exactly fitted her origin, there are several versions. Today, in many countries, massively engaged in rabbit breeding, bred their breed, which are the main branches: giant Flandres, The German giant, the Spanish giant. They are not very different from each other, but each is adapted specifically to the region in which is diluted. Overall is a decent lot of rabbits with an elongated body.

In our country the most popular breed giant Flemish giant. It is remarkable that the weight of an adult average of 7 kg (sometimes there are 10-kg samples), with a body length of about 65 cm the Head is large proportional to the body. Bust about 40 cm rabbit Flandres differs vertically large (to 25 cm) thick well furred ears. The color of the fur can be black, grey, sand, blue, white, silvery or fawn. Coat thick, dense, length about 3 cm.

Females are known for their high yield. In one breeding average is 8 rabbits (happens 16). The sexual maturity comes late, at 9 months, unlike other breeds that can breed at the age of 5 months.

Breed of Flemish giant meat rabbits. Unfortunately, she is prone to respiratory diseases that deters many breeders from industrial breeding. In addition, the giants need large cages.

On the plot to keep them under the carport or in the shed. Males should be housed in individual cells. Females 2-3 individuals in a cage with a breeding compartment. The young live in groups up to sexual maturity sets in the future. Cells can be placed in one row or in several. It is important to have enough time and energy to serve all the population. Not afraid of cold weather the rabbits breed the Flemish giant. Breeding is possible only in the absence of drafts and with the exception of the probability of heat stroke.

Unpretentious food rabbit the Flemish giant. You can feed them only from the garden, but the weight gain is not be optimal. They definitely need to include in the diet of special feed. Quality hay and fresh water should be constantly. The grass should be given selectively, excluding toxic, preferably podvalov. Useful branches of oak, birch, aspen, alder.

Before purchasing rabbits it is necessary to inquire about the household, it is advisable to go and see (if allowed), as contained and diluted rabbit the Flemish giant. Price individuals will contribute to the age and color of the fur. Monthly rabbit can cost anywhere from 700 to 1500 rubles, a two-month - from 1400 to 3000, that is the price of the monthly cub is multiplied by the age. You can buy and adults, spending more money, but you kids alone grow them. The choice depends on the desires, possibilities and goals.

Interestingly, in America the breed of rabbits, the Flemish giant – it is often Pets that are contained in apartments and houses. They are loved just as cats are calm, friendly and smart. For this they are often compared with dogs than with decorative relatives.