I think that all rats are that way. they will poo in the box but thats it. It does get a little smelly, you just have to clean it regularly. Yours don't...
Thanks for the info, Carla. Guess I'll be sure to pay attention to where my daughter puts the cage. Wouldn't want some thing of value to get ruined! We've...
hi everyone...we have two new rats and know that one,Tahoe is a hooded but our second rat Taos we don't know for sure. we are going to post some pictures in...
... Hi! It looks to me like Taos is a blue self or a blue berkshire. Are his paws and belly white? If they are, then he's a berkshire. There are several types...
Hi everyone, Well, some may remember that I bought two babies from a pet store and was allowed to take the mother with them (supposed to bring her back). Well,...
You are welcome Sheree. I have two hairless rattie girls. Mala and Pearl are their names. It will be a year this month that ive had them. When i first got...
Hi everyone I am new to the group. I live in California City CA. I currently own 41 rats that I do breed from time to time. You can see pictures of my ratties...
Well, in summary of the poll so far Ontario Rodent Owners prefer: -a large or fat dumbo -rexed, satin, or velveteen -black eyed and marked -medium to dark...
Ok, this is a group email to all my rattie/gerbil groups. Please don't take this as spam: I LOVE posting pics of my rats and gerbils. I know a lot of you guys...
So, i was checking milk bands on the new litter of 15!!!!!!!! ahhhh!! no, but really i was checking the babies tummies for milk and it was the oddest thing....
Hi everyone, BRIEFING: Well, some may remember that I bought two babies from a pet store and was allowed to take the mother with them (supposed to bring her ...
Hi Everyone, I am looking for a home for 2 female rats. They are my daughter's. She has lost interest in them and not as willing to take care of them...
I am located in Bloomington/Normal Illinois. I run a small animal rescue and would be very willing to take in your girls and help to place them into new and...
My rat, Ccino, is almost a year old. A few days ago, I noticed that she is not being as active as she had been, she doesn't play with her cagemate or climb...
It sounds like she has pneumonia, in which case it's only fair to have her put to sleep. I lost one of my rats this way too. Sorry ... From: raynbowstarduzt ...
At a year old she shouldn't be acting that lethargic. I would take her to the vet as soon as you possibly can. I have to disagree with the last person, there...
my female rat maybe pregnant but im am not totaly sure and i was wondering if thre was a way to tell.+my femal rat also is becoming really lazy and uptight so...
... Do you know about how old she is? Rats hate to be picked up by there tail. I would place a old blanket on the couch and sit with both rats. Dont try to...
Howdy all, I'm looking for Tracy Dudmish, who used to be a member of some rat groups a few years ago as the ID of RatShackUK, she wrote a booklet about the...
Hi, I was wondering if rats can catch the flu. My friends rat has become sick since she had the flu and was playing with it. Now the rat doesnt like to move,...
As far as I know the flu is not catchy to rats but if it's acting like that your friend probably has very little time to get it to a vet to see what's really...
My rat had same symptoms and your friend needs to be very careful handling your rat and watch the rat closely. One of the vet said (he was not sure, though) it...
I live in Florida, Orlando. Soon ill be getting 2 baby rattie from a good breeder. I am just wondering if there is anything that a new owner should know about....
Hi, i know this rat breeder in orlando flroida. Her name is joanne. You can email her and ask her if she knows anybody that can adapot ur ratties. please dont...
Hi everyone, BRIEFING: Well, some may remember that I bought two babies from a pet store and was allowed to take the mother with them. Well, as was suspected...
Hello Everyone, As much as I don't want to give my girls away, I really need to. I have three regular hooded and one dumbo girl. All are friendly and healthy...
Hi Karen, I was under the impression that I was going to meet you Sunday for the girls. I was reading my group emails and you have posted again for homes for...
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