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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

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