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Giant Rabbits - Info pleeeeeeeeease!

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I've posted a thread in Rabbit chat but I thought I'd try here too. How much space does a Continental Giant need?
I'm looking up on the internet for infor but there isn't alot that I can find. I've always wanted a giant!
Is there any particular special care they need or is it just like having a normal bunny. I know they need alot more room and they will go through a lot more food and stuff.
I'm trying to research as much as I can about them before even trying to get one. Are there any giant bunny owners on here who can give me some tips? :D
 
YEp be aware that they can/do suffer from a variety of health problems from eyes problems, arthritus, they ops are more expensive do to weight excess, you need to keep them on the lean side...

but most importantly because they are big doesnt change the fact that they are still rabbits and benefit greatly from company of there own kind!
 
Something like an 8'x6' shed with the same size run would be about the minimum. Either that or freerange house rabbit.

I thought the council said you couldn't have anymore animals?

Tam
 
Giants are a complete joy, you're getting all the good parts of a rabbit and all the good parts of a puppy lol (they chew everything too lol)
Mine haven't had any health problems apart from a clicky wrist which could lead to something worse, obv if you're getting it from a rescue you're more likely to get a healthy animal as they'll have had a vet check it over etc, some breeders have so many buns they don't check them over as well. As for eye problems, this is often due to inverted eye lashes, where the lashes scratch the eye as they are growing inwards.

They're a bit of a handful so make sure you get one that's been well handled! I got my buck as a baby so I was able to ensure he was well handled. My doe was 'rescue' from a woman who wanted to breed her, then decided she didn't have space anymore! She was a little fiestier but she's fine. They need plenty to keep them entertained as they can do a lot more damage than a smaller rabbit (as they can reach a lot more lol)
 
let them have as much space as they want or else they'll have a temper tantrum :lol: mine has a 5 X 2 hutch for overnight, the run of my 10X 8 shed when im out and the whole garden when im in... he even sneaks into next door, we only have a 5 ft fence and he can jump it. conties have a lot more health problems than the other giant breeds as they're the biggest.

whether you choose a breeder or a rescue, i run the same rules by both...

>well handled friendly rabbits (i let up a bit more on a rescue lol as they have horror storries to deal with)
>no more than they have the time to deal with, which would vary, single retired bloke who never leaves the house, can deal with more rabbits than a busy mum-of-5 with a full time job ;)
>and with giants watch out for fur / meat breeders... their buns will be cheaper, but often not as well socialised.

also spay/neuter if you're not gonna breed, theres nothing worse than a hormonal / frisky giant... my buck used to get his spray 7 ft in the air before we had him done, nice.
 
There is one other thing to bear in mind and that is that often they will not be very long lived [ can vary]. This is because there were breed for the meat trade and grow big quickly. The internal organs and up to a point the bones are not designed to take the weight that they reach when kept as pets.This is the main reason to be very carefull not to let them get over weight. I have a friend who breeds them for show, the life expectensy can be from 4 to 8. val
 
Giant bunnies

I have two giants .
I have my big bunny in over a 6ft hutch.We made it ourselfs .He has plenty of room to fully stretch out in the front and back of the hutch.Also its quite high so he can stand on his back legs.
Other than that they eat lots! I buy rabbit food by the sack - much cheaper also bales of hay.
He has the full run of the garden as we have had a new 6ft fence built.There are no gaps for him to get out and what gaps there are he's too big !He's over 18lb now .
The only problem with them is you must handle well , they are a large heavy breed and they are too big to handle if they are aggresive.
I have just got another one and am in the process of taming her as shes very timid.
If you need any info PM me.I only have giants - they are the best breed !!
 
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