One of the Flemish giant rabbits weighed 8kg (the same as an average-sized dog) and had 7-inch ears (Image: SWNS/RSPCA)

Forty-seven giant rabbits were saved from being euthanized after being found packed in small cages on an illegal farm.

One of the citizens sounded an alarm after seeing them covered in dirt and struggling to fly around a small, dirty shack on a plot of land in Northumberland.

RSPCA inspectors say the animals were slaughtered and the meat was fattened for sale on the black market.

One of the Flemish giant rabbits weighed 8kg (the same as a medium-sized dog) and had 7-inch ears.

Trevor Walker, an RSCPA inspector, rescued the animal from the Ashington cage on July 11.

He states: “These poor rabbits were living in cramped and dirty conditions, which would have been very unpleasant for them, especially in the heat.

“We found a shack covered in dirt and infested with giant animals, where they were allowed to breed with each other.

Woman holding one of the giant rabbits

Flemish giant rabbits are often farmed for fur and meat (Image: RSCPA/SWNS)

The rabbits lived in harsh conditions.

The rabbit lived in a terrifying situation (Image: RSCPA/ SWNS)

The rabbits were very diverse, with adults and children.

All the rabbits were huge breeds, some adults and some babies (Image: RSCPA/SWNS)

“Fortunately, the vet found they were all fine. One is taking medication for his watery eyes and cuts on his neck, but is hoping to find a loving home.”

They are good companion animals because they have a good temperament.

“Unfortunately, rabbits are becoming more and more of a problem at the RSPCA as we see more and more care for us as a result of the cost of living crisis.

“We strongly recommend that you do a survey before you get a pet, and that your pet have contraceptive surgery as soon as possible to avoid unwanted animal remains. All of these rabbits undergo contraceptive sterilization, microchipping, and vaccinations before finding a new rabbit. Home.”

Flemish Giant Rabbits are often bred for fur and meat.

Half of the rabbits were adults and the other half were babies that mated with giant breeds and grew up.

The rescued rabbits were safely distributed to RSPCA centers across the UK as staff were about to return home.

According to the RSPCA, the number of abandoned rabbits in the UK has increased by 49%.

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