Senior 4-H Rabbit Practice Exam

Why do Flemish Giants not make good meat rabbits?

1. They are too small

2. Their bone is too big and they have a slow growth rate

3. They are not found in America

4. They are protected species

The correct answer is: Their bone is too big and they have a slow growth rate

Flemish Giants do not make good meat rabbits because their bones are too big and they have a slow growth rate. This makes it difficult to breed them for meat production as they do not have a high meat-to-bone ratio. Additionally, their slow growth rate means it would take longer for them to reach a desirable size for butchering, making them less efficient for meat production compared to other breeds. The other options, such as being too small or not found in America, are incorrect because they do not address the main reason for why Flemish Giants are not suitable for meat production. In fact, Flemish Giants are one of the largest rabbit breeds and can weigh up to 20 pounds. The option about being a protected species is also incorrect as the question is asking about why they do not make good meat rabbits, not about their conservation status.