The flemish giant rat is the largest of all domesticated rats, with some amazing features. In this article, we consider their prominent features and understand why they are so flemish.
Why are they called Flemish?
The word flemmish comes from the Dutch word Vlaamsch which means Flemish. The rat’s name is due to its origins as an imported breed from Belgium. What does this all mean?
Language policy affects more than just words: it has real consequences for our lives and livelihoods. This is why language policy is so important in Flanders and why you can still find Flemish Giant Rats today!
Physical characteristics
First and foremost, it’s intelligent, friendly, and clean. It grows to be about 18 inches in length, making it larger than even most dogs, and makes an excellent pet as long as you give him or her plenty of attention and lots of food to eat.
The Flemish Giant is a rabbit with dark to steel gray fur. They typically stand between 20 and 24 inches tall, although they can grow up to 36 inches tall. They are considered large rabbits and are often kept as pets.
The average weight for this type of rabbit is 8 pounds when they’re full grown, but they can range anywhere from 5 to 12 pounds.
Flemish Giants were originally bred in Belgium in the 16th century by crossing French Angoras with wild European rabbits that were native to the region at the time. Check out this blog post to read about the languages that the people of Belgium speak.
Eye and Hair color of the Flemish Giant Rat
The Flemish Giant’s eyes are typically light, but they can also be dark brown or black. The ears of the Flemish Giant rabbits are long and their fur is short and dense
A flemish giant rat has red or yellow hair. They are typically around 50 centimeters long, but they can grow up to 70 centimeters long. Flemish rats have a short coat and their eyes are usually dark brown.
The fur on the back of the neck is usually lighter than the rest of their body. The ears are large and upright, which helps to identify them from other species.
Life span of a Flemish Giant Rat
A Flemish Giant Rat can live up 3-4 years on average, 8-9 years in captivity, but only about 1-2 years in the wild.
They are known for their extremely long tails, which can be twice the length of their body. Unlike other types of rats, they do not have hairless or wirey tails.
Their fur is also thicker and coarser than other types of rats, and they don’t seem to have any problem with bodily contact with humans. One thing that sets these rats apart from others is their intelligence. They are said to be just as smart as cats, dogs, and rabbits.
They are able to recognize the sound made by electric wires and will avoid them at all costs!
There are also many other factors that contribute to their lifespan. In captivity, they are susceptible to infections and other illnesses.
One life span factor is that the flemsh giant rats have been known to carry tuberculosis.
They also need specialized care because they cannot survive on their own once they are fully grown.
Habits and Temperament of the Flemish Giant Rats
These rats are highly intelligent and curious animals who love to explore new things – they can get into just about anything that they set their minds on.
They also have a shy temperament which means they are less likely to bite you than other types of rats if you happen across one in your home – but don’t take that chance!
They are also known to have various habits such as hiding away food for later use, burrowing, kicking up dust when they’re scared or running, and even attacking humans if threatened.
Flemish giant rats feed on plants and vegetables from farm fields, but also eat anything from scraps of human food to dead animals.
They can cause significant amounts of damage by chewing on pipes which causes water problems for the area as well as destroying crops.
The flemish giant rats have long been associated with Jan Gossaert, Jan Brueghel the Elder, Anthony van Dyck because of their artwork.
Reproduction
Flemish giant rats are sexually mature at about 4-5 weeks of age and breed continuously. They can produce up to four litters per year, each with an average of 8-12 pups.
When females become pregnant again before they have given birth, the pregnancy may be aborted or delayed until the previous litter is weaned. Flemish giants are monogamous, and males stay with one female for life.
They are territorial and have scent glands in their cheeks that mark their territory by releasing a scent when rubbed against objects such as walls or other rats’ fur.
Females also use these glands to mark their path back to the nest when out foraging for food, so that they can find their way home more quickly.
FAQ’S
No, their reaction can be aggressive if you try. It is best to keep them in an enclosed area in your home where they can be left alone.
Flemish Giants are the largest breed of domesticated rabbit, and they can get quite large. They typically weigh between 10-14 pounds and grow to be about three feet long.
The average height that a Flemish Giant can jump is 1.5 feet (0.5 meters).
No, they are not edible.
Yes, due to their affectionate temperaments, they make good pets.
