ZRabbits
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Started out yesterday returning our Flemish Rubeus because of his jaw problem. The breeder was very upset once he saw the condition our Flemish was in. We found out the breeder's uncle is a Vet and promised us that Rubeus's teeth would be clipped within an hour. It was really tough to leaving him. I have to say my husband really took it bad. He really was truly enamored of the Big Bunny.
I had done some research before, looking for Flemish rabbits and had found a Breeder that only bred purebred Flemish Giants. I had the info with me for some reason and my husband said give him a call. Right now. So as we were in Strausburg, getting a bite a eat, I did so. The breeder was very nice and invited us to his place. He had 15 bunnies that we could look at.
Well, what a set up. A big pole barn (50 foot by 100 foot) with crates, not piled on each other, but in line, each one was approximately 5 feet off the floor, with the slanted "poop shoot". These crates were at least, I would say 4 foot by at least 6 foot. They were large and each rabbit had his own space. And what rabbits he had. White, Blue, Fawn, Sandy, Gray. No odor, completely ventilated. The breeder explained that he supplied Show quality flemish throughout the East Coast. He showed us his breeding stock, his newest litter of 3 week olds, which were so cute, small enough to put in your pocket, and absolutely friendly. They demanded attention.
And we found our new Flemish. Yep, that's right, we now have a new 7 week old Flemish Boy. Who now carries the name of Fawkes. Fawkes's Dad is a Sandy. Big ole man, as the breeder stated. Actually 10 years old. Unbelievable. And truly friendly. Have to say, all his rabbits were. Mom is a beautiful Fawn. So we are really interested to see what Fawkes turns out to be. He has coloring that could go either way.
No photos yet. Emotionally drained right now. Letting Fawkes settle in. He is one handsome bunny. With no teeth issues, no jaw issues, no ear issues. Truly healthy. Has pooped, peed, ate and drank. And every time you go in to his "quarantined" room, the ears go up and he is curious. No shying away, or hiding.
Can't wait to show off our Fawkes.
Karen
I had done some research before, looking for Flemish rabbits and had found a Breeder that only bred purebred Flemish Giants. I had the info with me for some reason and my husband said give him a call. Right now. So as we were in Strausburg, getting a bite a eat, I did so. The breeder was very nice and invited us to his place. He had 15 bunnies that we could look at.
Well, what a set up. A big pole barn (50 foot by 100 foot) with crates, not piled on each other, but in line, each one was approximately 5 feet off the floor, with the slanted "poop shoot". These crates were at least, I would say 4 foot by at least 6 foot. They were large and each rabbit had his own space. And what rabbits he had. White, Blue, Fawn, Sandy, Gray. No odor, completely ventilated. The breeder explained that he supplied Show quality flemish throughout the East Coast. He showed us his breeding stock, his newest litter of 3 week olds, which were so cute, small enough to put in your pocket, and absolutely friendly. They demanded attention.
And we found our new Flemish. Yep, that's right, we now have a new 7 week old Flemish Boy. Who now carries the name of Fawkes. Fawkes's Dad is a Sandy. Big ole man, as the breeder stated. Actually 10 years old. Unbelievable. And truly friendly. Have to say, all his rabbits were. Mom is a beautiful Fawn. So we are really interested to see what Fawkes turns out to be. He has coloring that could go either way.
No photos yet. Emotionally drained right now. Letting Fawkes settle in. He is one handsome bunny. With no teeth issues, no jaw issues, no ear issues. Truly healthy. Has pooped, peed, ate and drank. And every time you go in to his "quarantined" room, the ears go up and he is curious. No shying away, or hiding.
Can't wait to show off our Fawkes.
Karen
