Rat helpplease
Rat helpplease2007-11-24 22:14:25
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Ok, clean the cage out completely so it doesn't have the scent of the older rat in it. Re introduce them on a neutral turf like your bed or couch. Let them play and sniff each other for a while. Get the old cage all set back up. Make sure to wash everything that went in the cage as well. Put them both in a the same time. Let them play and sniff each other inside the cage. I would leave the baby in there unless he looks like hes in big trouble. You may need to keep them separated for a month or so until the baby gets bigger and can hold his own against the older one. Another suggestion I have is to keep the 2 cages right next to each other so that they can sniff each other throught the cage while the baby is getting bigger.
I don't know what else to tell you, I know it's frustrating, just hang in there
Wash out the cage with some baking soda and water so that the older one's smell is completely gone from it. Then put in a cleaned out food dish and water bottle. A place for them to hide. It's probably a dominance thing.
I am sorry I don't know what you can do and i am sorry this happened :( The new baby rat is soo cute i would name him Roger don't ask why he just looks like a roger to me
but if you have any other rat questions just email me at..... must_love_rats@yahoo.com