Rat Care For Beginners!
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 22. 05. 2024
- Rat care for beginners! Learn the basics of fancy rat care. The first video in my Rat Care 101 series. Enjoy! đ đ
đ 10 MISTAKES RAT OWNERS MAKE: âą 10 Common Mistakes Rat...
đ HOW TO CONVINCE YOUR PARENTS TO GET RATS: âą How To Convince Your P...
0:00 Intro
1:03 The Basics of Rat Care
2:22 Consider This Before Getting Rats
3:34 Pet Rat Needs
6:02 Pet Rat Food & Diet
7:00 Playtime with Rats
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Thank you, so much! ive wanted rats for years, this really help me male a slideshow on why we should get the and the car!
Can they have hamster food because Iâm a first time that I have a rat can I have hamster food cause I donât wanna accidentally get a hamster food without knowing
do you recommend female or male rats for beginners?
Im just wondering about something, so I own an outdoor cat who obviously comes inside my house but Iâve been thinking of getting a rat recently, would it be safe to get one?
Today I went and got 2 rats but they gave me a third free and they are my handsome baby boys
aw 3 is the perfect number in my opinion x
Awe! I got two 1.5yr.o boys today
Nawww
Oh my god that's what happened to me!! My mum went to go get me rats and instead of coming back with two, she came back with three triplets because they gave her the third baby free ^^
Please tell me you call them the three musketeers
My mum said I an get whatever pet I want
When I. Move out
Aww hahah itâs true though, youâll have so much freedom then
Kelly Merner me too đ she said that i can get an elephant if i want đđ thank god my brother is an adult and can easily convince on getting rats lmao
Kelly Merner Omgg lucky
I feel u
Omg samee
Didn't know you could litter train rats
Yeah they're pretty smart!
@Un welcomeend yes pretty much, however it depends where you get them, if they are from a breeder they are usually bred for health and longevity, but if you get them from a pet shop they might be slightly smaller. X
Well now you know
Same
ye you can also teach them to come to you when you call their names or make a certain sound
Tip for EVERYONE with rats: KEEP THIS VIDEO ON STAND BY! Even if you know exactly what you're doing keep it close and on hand in case you need it in the future.
I've had rats almost my whole life and I love them too bits but I haven't had any in a few years so just got 3 baby girls and freshening up on my rat care knowledge. It broke my heart when my oldest boy passed away (he lived to see 4 years of a happy healthy rat life. And his favorite game was basketball) and I haven't gotten another one since. I believe he passed away 3-4 years ago. (I thought I wanted 2 boys but wound up getting 3 girls instead)
Like my life IS RATS!!
Same though!!
Same :P
MissPidi !!! I LOVE RATS
I wanted to like your comment but the likes weâre at 100 so sos but I didnât ya know I didnât wanna ruin the satisfaction
Omg hahahaha
i really really want rats but my parents just HATE them. And i've tried convincing them by telling them interesting facts about rats and how smart they are and how many tricks they can do and i watched lots of videos about "how to convice your parents to get you a pet" and they dont work.. i've tried everything they would give me any pet (except dogs and cats. they dont think that dogs should live in flats and i agree to that.. and about cats i really love cats but im allergic to cat fur..)HEELP WHAT DO I DOOO :((
I know it's hard but they might have another reason why they don't want to get rats. You jus have to trust them. You can always get rats when you move out đđ
Small Lustsans my mom has a phobia of rats!!! She's scared of them. But I think I convinced her but I can only get one with dumbo ears.
@Karen Woodbridge good for you my parents think all rodents stink
Are sphynx cats an option for you? Or maybe wait until you move out? Rats only live for a few years so I mean.... maybe waiting until adulthood is something you should think about.
Small Lustsans stuck in the same situation
Im getting rats and it will be perfect for 2020 because it is the year of the rat, i am a rat ( as in chinese new year animal ) and im getting rats đ
Awww nice, thatâs perfect. Iâm also the year of the rat too! How ironic is that! đ
Omgg I'm so glad for you!â€â€đ
I didn't even think about it being the year of the rat!
I'm a rat too!
I'm pretty sure I'm the year of the rat too I don't remember
Your voice is so calming
:â) aw thank you
Cool dude
I saved this to my playlist âR A Tâ
aw niceeee
I just got my first two 10 minutes ago, going to go on a youtube binge to find out what they're all about. I hate that they only live for 2-3 years, ugh.
Congrats on becoming a rat parent! Also good on you for doing some research! I hope they settle in well! Yeah that's really the only downside to ratties
i feel kinda bad liking that they live for a short time... itâs the reason why rats and hamsters are my favorite pets. itâs just reassuring to me because if something happens (moving, going to college) i donât have to worry about a pet that lives for more than five years, and i know that i will be able to care for the pet their entire life... itâs just personal preference i guess.
Half a year a ago ish, I was really into getting pet rats I had everything prepared and my family were okay with it. Apart from the fact we never ended up getting the rats because fuel is a thing, and travelling is a thing. Maybe one day..
Oh and I wish they would rename tame rats because the connotation of the word rat is awful for alot of people.
I hope you are able to one day! x hahahaha lets start a petition
I felt you guys would find it useful if I did a little rat care 101 series! This is the first one and it covers most things things beginners should know. The next one is going to be about rats health and the last will be how to convince your parents to get rats! If you have any questions, I'm happy to answer đ
I have a question...
Should I get a rat when Iâm still in school? Will I have enough time to take care of?
@@cornhub6043 I would say no... I'm 10 , struggling WTH mock says AND on top of that I have my two rats!!
Depends how old you are. I got my very first just as my last year of high school was ending. And remember that you need 2 or more rats. They need over an hour of play time out of the cage each day. You will also spend an hour-ish at least once a week cleaning. And some time each day too feed them, check their water. For me, high school was very stressful due to all the study I had to do which is why I got them as it was finishing.
Can you keep a rat without a roommate??
Unfortunately no, they need cagemates đđ
I have 2 dumbos and I got them from my local pet shop and they gave me a 5 gallon tank for them but after watching this i will be getting a new cage
yay, you're rats will love you for a big cage x
I just got to rats (females) i of course did LOTS and LOTS of research before i got them and Im seriosly in love with them. Theyâre called peanut and pepper. Pepper is VERY active and loves to explore where as Peanut is very chill and LOVE to sleep and treats i adopted them in China (my mom works here) from a very bad situation and honestly there just my babiesđâ„ïž
BTW Pepper is hairless
Aw they sound adorable and I love the names! Good on you for adopting
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Gah should've known this before i got my Rat 2 days ago! The shop says its fine to get one! and sold me a 2ft tank set with it. They even says the care is similar with the Syrian hamster. Should've done my research first! Off to amazon to get him a bigger cage.
Oh that's so sad đ glad you found this useful though, let me know how getting him a friend and cage goes!!
Managed to get him a good (Large) sized cage! And a friend coming next weekend! I'm currently residing in Singapore and it's hard to find those big rat cages, that is similar to Critter Nation.
But right now he is making this weird loud breathing noises when he is taking a nap/sleep. Should i be concerned?
nvr mnd. he stopped making that weird breathing noises.
Oh good! happy to hear this!. He might have been making the noise from stress but you should have a read of this in case it comes back www.ratfanclub.org/resp.html
Wow support of the lgbt+ community and correct rat care! Subscribed
yaaaaay xo welcome to the fam
Lol thats why i subscribed toođ
Aww :â)
Awesome đ
My rat passed away this week so Iâm binging for helping my other baby
aww im sorry to hear, sending hugs!
I might be adopting two rats here soon (fingers crossed!) and if I do I'm so naming one Elloise :)
OH MY GOD THIS IS AMAZING đđ I have my fingers crossed for you đ
Wow this is really helpful! Iâm hoping to welcome some rats into my family soon and Iâm trying to do as much research as I can (Iâm loving researching rats and writing in my notebook) and this video was *very* informative and fun! Thank you!
aw i love that! good on you for doing your research!!
I had two albino rats and they hair naturally red eyes and pink noses one of them I could have curl up in a ball and hide their tail and it would be a little snow ball, so that's what we named her, the other one was Katrina cuz she was constantly destroying stuff
aw they sounded very cute. I have a soft spot for albinos!
I'm getting a rat for my birthday đâșïž
Nice! Make sure you get 2 or more as they need to live in small groups đđ
Scarlett Fizer DONT get 1 you must get 2 or more or they cAn die of loneliness
Scarlett Fizer Iâm getting one when I move
Moon Jaii Please make sure you get two or more x
I want to get one for my Birthday!
I have a good breeder where I live and Iâm saving up 100$ so I can afford them but Iâm researching before getting them. Also Iâm a vegetarian so I have tons of fruits and veggies.
oh awesome, its such a good thing you were doing your research! nice, you better share some w/ the ratties hehe
I would honestly rescue one from a feed store, it may not be the best choice for some, but you're saving a life and breaking the cycle of it becoming food. I rescued my baby from a feed store he was being eaten by the adult rats on his head i just couldn't leave him there :(
I'm getting one for my birthday, as my dog always falls asleep with my friend's rat , they are cuddle buddies, it is unusual but adorable, and she made me fall in love with rats and taught me her 10 years of experience. it will also help me with my anxiety and depression as iv heard that rats can be a sort of service animal to a degree
this really helped me and iâm so excited to get my rats
So happy I could help x
I was lucky enough to have two boy ratties for four years until they passed away... That was 6 years agođâ€
Aw 4 years is awesome đ May their little souls continue to rest in peace
Iâm so excited to get my rats when I finish my GCSEs!!! (decided I should get them after so I can focus on my studies)
Awww thatâs a good idea, plus it will be a reward!
Thanks for making this video! My 14 yr old recently asked me if she could get 2 pet rats and I knew nothing about them. Your videos are very helpful đ
My dad really hates rats, but only for their appearance (the tail), so I'm trying to get him to trust me that rats are the perfect pet for me! My mom's sister had rats growing up, so she will be easier to convince! I'm trying to learn everything I can about rats so that once I get one I can be ultra prepared! Thanks for posting this, because it is very helpful for new-er rat lovers, like me!
Aw I hope your able to convince them! Their tails are super cute, as he will learn, a little bit different to what the media/movies portray them as. They have soft little furs. Good on you for doing research before getting them! Glad you found this helpful
My dad also hates rats (he thinks their disgusting) but my mom.and my dad have two different houses, today is Christmas, and apparently I'm getting two rats next week!! I'm doing as much research before then.
@@ezraisaninjac7136 yay! I hope you got your rats
People think that rats are disgusting but they are so cute đ
youâre me watching this at 12:23 am owning a hamster but wanted a rat in the beginning but you dad didnât want one so your hamster hates you and bites you and now youâre here regretting not getting one but then again my dad.
I am planning on getting 3 rats for myself when I move into a different house!! I am going to spend a lot of my money and spoil them!!! I'm watching lots of videos just so I can help them have the best life ever!!
I have a cage at home I want to use for rats when I am able to get them, and was worried that it might be a bit small, that calculator said I could house up to 4 rats so thats a HUGE relief! Thanks for including it in here!
hey lauren, i know you might not see this, but i would like to share this anyways. you are my role model, my #1 inspiration. i'm going through a rough patch in my life currently, but watching you makes it all better. i appreciate how you love all of your subscribers and how you communicate with them. you are an amazing person and my all time favorite youtuber. keep on doing what you're doing! bye!
I see everything! This is honestly the sweetest thing. I've been feeling a little down the last few days so this means the world to me. Thank you for being in the fam đI hope you're doing okay, I'm here for you if you need anything.
Lauren Elloise Hi Iâm a big fan thx I am wishing for a rat for Christmas service is a lot of advice for me thank you so muchđ
Iâm so glad I found this channelđ
Love your energy & content đ
Yay! Thank you!
@@laurenelloise You are so welcome! đ
You are such a sweetheart! Thanks for all the valuable info.
I am about to get my first rats and I was listening to your videos before I went to meet the rats. The woman at the shelter was impressed with all of my research. thank you so much. I will be getting them in a few days after I get the cage, build and furnish it
My mom and the cat went crazy, but I'm an adult I don't give a rat's ass! I bought it right away so will have to get some cage. My mom said it has to stay in my room đ my rat will need some time to adapt. She's really wild and my cat is 50% curious 50% scared
Make sure you get her a friend or two đđ
I had my rat Bradly like 17 years ago and still miss him so muchđą He was so nice, loved me as much as I loved himđ„° he was roaming free most of the time, he was very smart I know he understood me and sometimes he would even go to bed with us (my brother and I) behind my moms back of courseđđđ some of my best memoriesâ€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž thank you for sharing thisđ„°
This is the first of your videos that I have watched, but I already love your channel!
Beautiful video ! I have owned rats for a while now and its nice to see someone so young owning rats and making informative videos for potential/new rat owner keep up the good work đ
Aw thanks! I think you might be underestimating my age though haha. But thank you đ
Rats are my life your rats are so cute Lauren! I have Bridget & Bindi!
thank you!! they were lil cuties. aw love those names
Thank you! These are good and my parents wanted me to write an essay about rats and their care before I get any so this was good information to know!
Aw glad I could help and really happy to hear your parents want to help you get familiar with their care!
I love how i still watch these videos even though i have already had two, well-trained rats. It's been a while and I am getting more in a month or 2 so ig i need to refresh my memory.
Getting two pet rats tomorrow, Iâve already got their cage and their food and all the stuff they need, Iâm really excited đ
I always come back and watch this video every few months, can't wait until I can finally get my rats â€â€â€
Awww đđđđđ
I love all your rat videos so much!! I am getting my rats in a week from my breeder and all of your videos are so helpful!!! Thank you!
aw thanks so much!! omg you must be so excited, im wishing you luck!!
Lauren Elloise I canât wait to get them!! Hopefully they will be really smart and cute (well, all rats are cute!) like your rats!
awww đ
I'm getting rats in a few weeks, always glad to have such amazing pet care tips
I have watched a few channels on rats but yours is the best I have seen
Thank you for all the tips
You are so welcome!
I know this is an older vid,but I am getting rats soon and I got a great cage for only âŹ50!I suggest always looking on secondhand websites and you might get lucky,just be sure to check out the description and such first.The cage I got is a ferplast furat plus and it even came with some accessories from the previous owner.Always wipe down your cage with pet safe disinfectant if you get one secondhand, just in case.
Oh thatâs a great find! And also good advice. Thanks for sharing this with everyone.
This was very helpful! Thank you for the video!
I am watching this video because I am really considering getting a pair of rats when I get done with college and have my own place, but I have to pause to just say how adorable your rats are!! They look so sweet and adorable.
I just got 4 pet rats (all boys) and they are honestly amazing! I am so thankful for videos like these because they help me out so much when Iâm learning about how theyâre working đ
Aw I'm glad I could help in some way đ
Me: *considering getting rats because of how cuddly and social they are*
Also me: *has kinda a phobia of mice/rats when they show up in my house*
Oof...
i was scared of rats and mouse, but a pet rat is completely different and i love my 2 little girls , trust me itâs worth it youâll understand
*Free rats đ*
I have preferred rodents over cats and dogs ever since the day my apartment got infested with rats and mice when I was 5
@@sugar2223 lmaooo #lifehack
I feel you but it's so different to be bonded with a rodent than it is to see a wild one. I love my hamster and my friend's rats but wild rats/mice just scare the shit outta me.
Iâm rescuing two rats tomorrow off Craigslist.Their previous owner had them in a filthy 20 gallon tank that has a tank topper cage on top. Poor boys had no toys or chews and where eating Kaytee food. I hope to give them the best life possible, I have their new cage up full of climbing toys and hammocks and foraging toys. And they are gonna switched over to oxbow rat food. Glad there is so many good CZcamsrs out there that are teaching people about rat care, thank you!
Getting 2 rats tomorrow. This was super helpful!
I am 14 and I've been talking to my mom about getting rats. I already know a breeder I could buy from. I am thinking of Just buying a used cage, because I don't know if I'll have more rats after them. My mom hates rats though but I love them so much that I might still get them!
Aw good you've found a breeder and talking with your mum đ Used cages can help save money! You can always get a couple of rats and decide later on if you'd like more after your first few
I'm getting two or three male rats soon! We're ordering a large wire cage off of eBay and I'm planning to buy some hammocks, wooden chew toys and things for them to climb on. I'm really excited :D
Aw cute! Just make sure the floors aren't wire. I hope it goes well! đđ
@@laurenelloise Thanks! I'm going to be covering up the floor, so they'll be fine, but thanks for the advice :D
I just adopted two rescue rats and i needed a refresher, thank you!
I love all the rat videos you make and I love all the rats you have had!
We did have two pet rats (before I was born) my mum found them quite neglected and looked after them, I love rats now! â€ïž
Thank you so much! đ
Your one of my favourite youtubersâș
thank you so much rachel!!
Love what you are doing with more rats videos you kind of left these videos but I love all ALL your videos
Yay thanks so much! You're so sweet!
Really loved this video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
First time here, good work hun! âșïžđđ»
thanks so much!
I tried putting my small rats in my bath tub to play in and my girl Peach literally leaps out to the edge and climbs up to my shoulder every time lol
Aww she might find it a bit scary, maybe you could but a blanket that smells like you in the bottom of the tub and some boxes they can hide it! đ
Lauren Elloise I always put a towel down and one of their hammocks from their cage with some food and chew toys and a box so they feel safe Peach just is really rambunctious and loves being on my shoulders and trying to nest in my hair
Oh good! Aw cute thenđ
I love rats, but I have a hamster and I love it, and donât want to get rid of it. I also have other questions, too. On average, how much does it cost to get a rat including the cage, food, and toys. Thanks for answering if anyone does
Aw a hamster! Cute! đč I think on average, in Australian dollars, it's about $100 or so for a cage, $20 per rat (you must get two or more), $50 for some toys, $300 aside for medical bills, and food isn't that expensive. I also in addition to rat food, I'd make fresh fruit/veggies every day.
This video is very helpful! Thanks!
If you have fleece as their only bedding you have to change it out/clean it very often. A breeder even told me every 2 days. Because there's going to be too much ammonia build-up otherwise. What I keep hearing recommended as the absolute best bedding is hemp bedding. I believe it looks like wood shavings bedding but hemp specifically is very good and safe for them. I know some people use aspen, and currently I have a small bag of the paper bedding (Kaytee Clean and Fresh white, something like that) but I'm ordering a big bag of the hemp bedding online for when that runs out. I do still use fleece on the shelves in the cage I have (double critter nation) at least until I get some pans or something I can use to make pans for every single level.
Ur amazing and Iâm gonna keep everything that u said in mind coz Iâm considering getting rats also Iâm new đ
Hello! And welcome to the fam đ also thank you, if you have any Qs, lemme know I'll always try to help
I have just got 2 new baby rats. One of my rats is sneezing abit and has a wet nose. What should I do about itâs itâs my first time having rats and this video was very helpful.
Aw sorry to hear, I'd take him/her to the vet. Sometimes it might be stress of moving into a new home but other times the sneezing is a sign of respiratory issues. xx
Thanks this is helpful! I want to gets rats in a few years (my parents are questionable if I can get one now or not) and I wanted to make sure they get the best care and I have done good research so they will be happy and healthy in there forever home :)
I'm getting 2 rats tomorrow and this was really helpful
Very informative and important video!
Thanks so much! Glad you found this useful. That's a really good point.
I haven't tried making any, I've just bought them. My rats liked empty boxes, hammocks, toilet rolls bent closed with treats hidden inside, tissue/wrapping/shredded paper etc
I made a bad mistake before when I had rats...I never spent any time with them but now I have 2 rats and everyday I find time to play with them thanks to your videos! :)
Aw yay! Everyone makes mistakes sometimes, just as long as you learn and are eager to improve your rats lives is all that matters đ
Im getting maybe 3 babies! Ive had many rats before andddd im watching all of these videos because im so excited!!
iâm getting two rats for my birthday! i already have names planned ^^
Aww yessss
theyâre gonna be remy and templeton, both boys due to me wanting more affectionate animals
ack- update! i managed to convince my parents to get me a rat before my birthday. smart, i know. now i have a black and white fancy rat named sir cheddar :)
Aww cute! Make sure you do end up getting him a friend or two though!
My one friend got a rat from a pet shop because he was all alone, feed a pet shop deit, really sick and was the runt of the letter. He was so sad as well. đ
Aw that's so sad :( 2 of my rats were runts actually (but from a breeder, I fell for the cuties)
No matter how sad an animal looks, donât but from a pet store. Sure your friend saved that rat but now the supply is low and the demand went up so all the pet store will do is put another rat in the same position.
Yeah always try to adopt/buy from a good breeder.
You have a new subscriber, your videos about rats are so nice. I also get 2 ritters in about a monthâ€ïž
aw thank you so much! Did you end up getting some ratties?
I foster cats for my local shelter, but they just rescued a large number of rats that need foster homes. I've told them I can take some in, but have absolutely no experience with rats. Very happy to find this series!
Oh the playpen idea is perfect. I already have a large one I use to foster very young kittens in
I own 3 baby girl ratties
Gorgeous names!
Thank you so much much for all this information, I will change a lot of things in their cage now!
PS:
You are very lovely and beautiful :))
Aw you are welcome! Also thank you!! đ
Ive had a Dumbo rat for two years, and im watching this to help my sisters understand. Theyre 9, and love our rat. I'm surprised hes still here, but we love him :)
My second rat, and most favorite, was amazing. The perfect example of how wonderful a rat could be as a pet, and I was lucky enough that he live to not two or three but he was almost six and a half years old when he passed away!
That's so long
How did you make your playpen? Iâm currently looking after my sisters rats while sheâs at university. There are 6 males but one problem is getting them out to play. I also have a cats and dogs so when I do get them out I have to be watching for my dogs and cats while making sure the rats do not run away. Whatâs the best thing to use to keep them âcontainedâ but still have a good space to run in?
I used corflute (a plastic board that I cut into 600mm high pieces). But you can also get mesh dog play pens that work just as well! When my rats were young they would jump out sometimes. It's just part of what they do at a younger age. Maybe try to let them out for play time in a room where you can close the door. You'd have to make sure they can't get stuck under furniture or eat wires but a room is a good idea x
Hi you inspired me to get rats they are awesome thank you so much rats are so cute but hard to tame please make a video how to tame a rat thank you
Aw yay! Pet rats should already be 'tame' but they may be a little bit shy. You can help them learn to trust you by playing with them every day, feeding them treats from your hands, picking them up often, cuddling, putting an old shirt of yours in their cage so they get used to your smell đ
This really helped me (: im getting my rats this week and i found this really helpful
Glad I could help!
thank you! i've been really wanting a dog to work with but i don't think i can keep one with my living situation. i spoke with my aunt tonight during thanksgiving and i'm really considering getting a couple. not sure if I can fit a good cage in my room but I'll be looking into it more. thank you for sharing!
Aww yeah they make great pets! Thanks for watching !!
From what u made âplay groundâ? Like the walls
I used corflute and had it cut in 6 long strips that were about 1.2m x 0.6m
I can't wait to have my own place to live so I can get rats I've wanted them for years but could never afford to keep them because I would want to give them the best of everything!
Love these videos, keep up the great work! they will be saved in my 'watch later' for about three years so i can rewatch when im finally getting my own rats! :)
Yeeees that's the spirit! đThey make such good pets. Also thank you so much!!!!
Three years later IS HERE
@@navtran7689 sadly a lot has changed since then in a bad way lmao
Ty SO SO SO SOO much Iâm getting rats TOMORROW THIS HELPED SO MUCH
was looking at this for ideas. Someone has been putting rats in my rather large flower garden for some time. One thing you might use. I have marginals in containers and these animals scoopo ut the soil to get collected water. You might try putting a container of wet sand to see if they do that. I have a big scallop from a discarded fountain. I filled it with various mosses and kept it very moist. They shredded the moss right after I added some bluets. I keep it drier now. You might try getting some fresh moss.
I got my rats from a breeder but I feel that I can't really spend as much time as I should be but I do try. They are litter trained and they have chewed all their fleece. I am going to get them a more toys but I promised my mum that I won't sell them but I don't know if I'm doing the right thing. I feed them pellets (and fruit and veg every week or so because I did its better in the aspect of runny poopđ€ąđ) I have one albino and one just normal they are both dumbos but my normal dumbo is sneezing so I'm not sure what to do??? Any advice on these thing would be greatly appreciated! â€
Try cardboard boxes! They will love to hide and chew those. Just make sure you put new ones in every week. Your rats will be okay if you are letting them out for play time at the minimum of an hour a day. If you are concerned about the sneezing, I suggest seeing a vet because it can be a sign of a respiratory problem. But also have a read of this đ www.rmca.org/Articles/respir.htm
I have a guinea pig cage and a little box with a little cut out door i wanna buy the stuff BEFORE i get them.
yeah its good to get everything nice and ready before you pick them up :)
Mango Moe a guinea pig cage is to small
I thought a 2 guinea pig cage was big
You can check the measurements here to see if it's suitable: www.rattycorner.com/odds/calc.shtml
Thank you So much Iâm getting one rat tomorrow! Iâm super exited!! I donât think Iâll even sleep today because Iâm too exited!!
Please, you must get two or more rats. This is so important.
This is really helpful :) my friend is getting a rat this month for her birthday so I will tell her about this video :)
Glad you found it helpful! Oh nice, hopefully it will help her too
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Hi!
Iâm planning on getting three male rats but my mums worried they will smell - do you know if they do or not because I havenât heard anything about that!
Honestly, rats do have a smell to them. It's very minimal and if you keep their cage and bedding clean you won't notice it too much.
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If you keep the cage clean and bathe them when the odor gets strong(er) (I used baby shampoo) it's not a problem. They don't stink 1/10 as much as the same number of mice.
When one of my rats got cancer it struggled to move due to a lump on its belly and the other rat used to collect food for the other rat and even fed her as he knew she couldnt move to find food.very interesting little creatures not sure why anyone would be scared of them they are harmless. Very nice to see the person hosting this is a women and likes rats thumbs up
Thank you so much for the tips!
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