Pine Ridge Steading
Flemish Giant Cross Meat Rabbits
We raised rabbits on the old Homestead and when we moved to this area we started again with new breeding stock. I worked with a lady who sold us a couple Flemish Giant cross does. The original does were Flemish/Californian/Chinchilla cross. We purchased a male who was a cross of Flemish and New Zealand.
Flemish are very calm and docile and the males make excellent pets.
Follow this link to learn more about Flemish Giant and this link for New Zealand rabbit.
On an average we breed five to six does each May and they usually kit a month later of 6 to 10 each!. Kits are raised primarily on fresh grass/clover mix, hay and free choice rabbit pellet. We process at 4 months in September and sell these processed and frozen at $3.75 per pound. The average weights at 3 to 5 pounds. Please inquire 2025 availability.
From year to year we will keep back replacement does and purchase new bucks. This summer we bought a Silver Fox/California cross who we named Dude.
This summer Remington built new stands for the upgraded hutches. These are housed in one half of the barn. The barn has double doors that we keep open in nice weather and allows for fresh air and circulation. Having the hutches in the barn eliminates a fly problem We have a large barn fan on one end for hot weather. Because Flemish have extra large ears they can regulate heat very efficiently.
