TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Glossary of Rabbit Terms 3
- Chapter One: Flemish Giant Rabbit in Focus 2
- Facts about Flemish Giant Rabbits 3
- General Body Types of Rabbits 6
- Types of Rabbit 7
- Flemish Giant Rabbit Standard Colors 8
- Mane Types of Flemish Giant Rabbits 11
- History 13
- Quick Facts 14
- Chapter Two: Flemish Giant Requirements 16
- License Requirements 17
- United States Licensing for Rabbits 17
- United Kingdom Licensing for Rabbits 18
- How Many Flemish Giant Rabbits Should You Keep? 19
- Do Flemish Giant Rabbits Get Along with Other Pets? 20
- Ease and Cost of Care 21
- Initial Costs 22
- Monthly Costs 26
- Pros and Cons of Flemish Giant Rabbits 28
- Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Flemish Giant Rabbit 32
- Choosing a Reputable Flemish Giant Rabbit Breeder 33
- List of Breeders and Rescue Websites 35
- Selecting a Healthy Flemish Giant Rabbit 40
- Chapter Four: Caring for Your Flemish Giant Rabbit 44
- Habitat Requirements for Flemish Giant Rabbits 45
- Ideal Rabbit Cage 46
- Indoor Cages vs. Outdoor Hutches 48
- Recommended Cage Accessories 49
- Litter Training Your Rabbit 52
- Handling and Taming Your Rabbit 53
- Chapter Five: Meeting Your Rabbit’s Nutritional Needs 56
- The Nutritional Needs of Rabbits 57
- Toxic Foods to Avoid 60
- Tips for Feeding Flemish Giant Rabbits 61
- Chapter Six: Breeding Your Flemish Giant Rabbit 64
- Basic Rabbit Breeding Information 65
- Mating Behavior of Rabbits 66
- Nesting Requirements 68
- Labor Process of Flemish Giant Rabbits 68
- Raising Baby Rabbits 69
- Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Flemish Giant Rabbit 72
- Recommended Tools to Have on Hand 73
- Tips for Bathing and Grooming Flemish Giant Rabbits 74
- Other Grooming Tasks 75
- Chapter Eight: Showing Flemish Giant Rabbits 78
- Flemish Giant Rabbit Breed Standards 79
- Preparing Your Rabbit for Show 86
- Chapter Nine: Keeping Your Rabbit Healthy 90
- Common Health Problems Affecting Rabbits 91
- Preventing Illness 105
- Recommended Vaccinations 107
- Signs of Possible Illnesses 108
- Rabbit Care Sheet 110
- Basic Information 111
- Habitat Requirements 112
- Nutritional Needs 113
- Breeding Information 114
- Index 116
- Photo Credits 126
- References 128
