new bunnies?

[Kay1287]

I just adopted a beautiful mini rex buck(dusk) and this is def. NOT my first rabbit. But I am absolutely infatuated with the giant breeds,and am speaking to a few people about either giant flemish or a giant chinchilla? what are some of your experiences/opinions on the breed?

 

[LakeCondo]

Are you talking about putting them together?

 

[Kay1287]

no, just in general? I have had mostly rex's, but I would love a flemish.

 

[wendymac]

Flems look really cool, and seem really laid back. I don't know anything about the Giant Chins, but I think they're fairly rare.

 

[Blue eyes]

Funny, I just posted elsewhere about how I always wanted a Flemish Giant. I too have had many rabbits (rescues) over the years. I do like big rabbits!

I was trying to figure out if I could get one in addition to my current pair of mixes. They are both still young (1 1/2 yrs) and I don't know if I want to wait til they're gone. Figuring out how to work it out logistically though... :?

Curious to see what other have to say.

 

[Kay1287]

I have a mini rex, and will be rescuing another mini rex next week. and POSSIBLY TWO flemish giants! But I have a huge sun room for all the furbabies and a HUGE shed that is currently under bunny construction...so if they can be bonded(carefully and over time) GREAT! if not, then I will have more than enough speace(and love ) for all of them!

 

[Nancy McClelland]

We have a giant Chin and he's quite a handful. We have a Checkered Giant that almost 19 pounds--very active and very sweet, lap bunny.

 

[Blue eyes]

Nancy McClelland wrote:

We have a giant Chin and he's quite a handful. We have a Checkered Giant that almost 19 pounds--very active and very sweet, lap bunny.

I had read that checkered Giants tend to be aggressive. Sounds like that may not be true...

Is your checkered giant more slim and athletic-looking than the Chin?

 

[bad kelpie]

I have a bunny who I believe is a checkered flemish mix. He looks like the checkered. He was sold as a flemish giant, I figured by his markings that he was mixed with something with a spotted pattern. When I figured out it was checkered, I was a little worried, because of the reputation. I did research and most of the people who were saying they were aggressive, didn't actually have them, they just go by what they have heard. He's not a cuddle bunny, but he is friendly, and not at all aggressive. He doesn't love being petted, but he follows me around and doesn't struggle when I pick him up. He's just a baby though, we'll just have to wait and see what he's like when he grows up.

I just adopted a french lop and she's a sweetie! I tried to give her a piece of kale last night and she didn't want it but pushed her head into my hand to get me to pet her. I know that's a pushy thing, and my dog wouldn't have gotten away with it, but it was just so cute .

 

[Samara]

I've always read that larger buns are more laid back. My Atticus is an English Lop (10ish pounds) and he's a floppy bunny.

I've read that Checkereds can be feisty, but I have no personal experience. Chins are very uncommon in my area. Don't lose hope though if that's what you want!

I love Flemies. I've never had one but their ears and from what I've seen of their personalities they are always big hits, hehe.

 

[MyBabyHasPaws]

I want to own a Flemish one day, and I will! Right now is not ideal, I have 5 rabbits.. so whenever I dont have 5 rabbits or I have more space i'll get a Flem.. which ever comes first! lol

 

[SynysterBunny]

I have a Flemish giant. Fun rabbit to have, but she is the first rabbit I've ever gotten who was young. 11-weeks, most of mine were rescues and older. But so far. She is the most laid back rabbit I have EVER had. Ever. o-o Except for my Cali, he was pretty relaxed. She eats more, I have to say that. Poops more. I can't really say anything on the breed, she is still too young and hasn't hit maturity. But so far. Sweet, VERY smart! (At 7 weeks, she knew how to stand on command and come.) She now knows how to take treats from between my lips. Very very smart. She hasn't been much of a chewer yet, except a cord if she gets behind are cord blocks. She isn't very skittish like some bunnies I've seen. She is pretty darn big. I do have a picture of me and her. Compare her size to me (5'5'' 100) She is very big, and only 9-10 weeks in the picture.

I wish I could tell you more about having one, but she is too young to truly grasp her personality yet, especially having not reached maturity yet.

 

[Nancy McClelland]

Our Checkered is just "BIG", not quite as well rounded as our Chin boy. She's fairly long when compared to a New Zealand. She loves to be held and carried around, loves to be rubbed, and is an all around cuddle bunny. Personalty wise, she's more like a lap dog. However, she doesn't care for any other bunny we have--that's the only thing aggressive about her other than her love of food, treats, and veggies.