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Raising two male rats2007-11-24 22:14:44

Hi there!

I just adopted two baby male rats and I am very excited about it! I have never owned rats before and I was wondering what the best way to raise them is. I want to make sure they grow to love me and that they are very happy and healthy.

Thank you =)

Answers:

congrats on your new friends.

its important that you bond with your rats, make sure to take them out of the cage and play with them everyday for at least an hour.

a good sized cage is a must for rats, they need to have levels and a toys in their cage, wheels, hammocks, (you can make hammocks out of old rags) there probably small enough they'd probably enjoy paper towel rolls. (i have never owned boys and know there a little bigger)

i have a guinea pig cage for 2 of my girls and made the level that is in there myself with an old wire basket and i covered it with an old place mat so there little feet don't get hurt. they also have a wheel, a hammock, house and room to run around.

rats LOVE treats, fresh fruits and veggies and even some cooked meat is good for them. my girls LOVE cooked chicken bones, and they have been known to get a piece of steak when i've cooked it for dinner.

male rats CAN NOT have oranges, it can cause serious health problems for them.

also i noticed that you haven't had rats before and its important to do your research being a first time owner.

rats can't use pine or cedar bedding its bad for them. aspen is ok, i use a mix of aspen and carefresh right now, although its a little dusty and i'm looking into trying something else.