Comments on: Caging http://fatratcentral.com The best place for pet rat info and collaboration Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:15:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Dominique http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-446 Dominique Sat, 25 Nov 2006 19:32:04 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-446 I have like a 50 gallon aquarium from an old pet. I was thinking about getting a rat or two to live in it. Would that be an ok size to house two rats? How often would I have to clean it? I have like a 50 gallon aquarium from an old pet. I was thinking about getting a rat or two to live in it. Would that be an ok size to house two rats? How often would I have to clean it?

]]> By: Jakob http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-1017 Jakob Wed, 20 Dec 2006 03:08:05 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-1017 50 Gallons would be like the Taj-Mahal to like 7 rats. So, two would be veryveryveryveryhappy in 50. Mine are in just a 15 Gal. (Albino rats are very attachable and black rats are very affectionate =P) 50 Gallons would be like the Taj-Mahal to like 7 rats. So, two would be veryveryveryveryhappy in 50. Mine are in just a 15 Gal.

(Albino rats are very attachable and black rats are very affectionate =P)

]]> By: Zo http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-1338 Zo Thu, 28 Dec 2006 00:40:22 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-1338 Umm, I was thinking about buying four male rats. I found a Five level wire cage at Petco, would that be ok? Also, is having four rats ok? they were all together when i saw them, but is that to many? would two be overwhelmed in that size of a cage? I was thinking about getting three, but then one would be left all alone at the pet store! And maybe two would get along well, and the last one would be left out. I picked out names for all of them, based on how they look, act ect.. I sat in front of their cage for like an HOUR! I have spent even longer researching them, and i hope i have enough info. this article realy helped me though! Thanks! Umm, I was thinking about buying four male rats. I found a Five level wire cage at Petco, would that be ok? Also, is having four rats ok? they were all together when i saw them, but is that to many? would two be overwhelmed in that size of a cage? I was thinking about getting three, but then one would be left all alone at the pet store! And maybe two would get along well, and the last one would be left out. I picked out names for all of them, based on how they look, act ect.. I sat in front of their cage for like an HOUR! I have spent even longer researching them, and i hope i have enough info. this article realy helped me though! Thanks!

]]> By: Britt http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-2085 Britt Sun, 14 Jan 2007 08:16:35 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-2085 im gunna be buyin 2 female rats within the next few days. and i was wunderin if a 13x23 (in inches) cage would be big enuff for both? theres sum ramps, ladders, sticks, etc. and they would be out alott.. im gunna be buyin 2 female rats within the next few days. and i was wunderin if a 13×23 (in inches) cage would be big enuff for both? theres sum ramps, ladders, sticks, etc. and they would be out alott..

]]> By: alex http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-2111 alex Sun, 21 Jan 2007 00:31:34 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-2111 I am planing on buying 2 male rats. They are my first small pet and not much surfaces to put a cage on. It is going in my bedroom. What size of cage should I get (I don't mind if it is tall), where should I put it and what cage accessories should I get. I am planing on buying 2 male rats. They are my first small pet and not much surfaces to put a cage on. It is going in my bedroom. What size of cage should I get (I don’t mind if it is tall), where should I put it and what cage accessories should I get.

]]> By: alex http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-2112 alex Sun, 21 Jan 2007 22:11:00 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-2112 hi me again correction, im getting 2 female rats hi me again correction, im getting 2 female rats

]]> By: charzy http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-2308 charzy Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:47:53 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-2308 hi i am a teenager in the past i have had three hamsters and two mice i would love to next get a rat i love animals what stuff would you recomend to a rat begginer????????? hi i am a teenager in the past i have had three hamsters and two mice i would love to next get a rat i love animals what stuff would you recomend to a rat begginer?????????

]]> By: Ashley http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-2385 Ashley Sat, 10 Mar 2007 06:17:05 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-2385 Hi i have had many rats in the past. to a begginner i would suggest thats its just like lookng after a hamster except you'll have it out alot more because they are more affectonate than hamsters and love to be held. also taking them out of their cage gives them great exercise and the bond between you both will be greater. when choosing your rat i would suggest watching the rats at the pet store first to see their behaviour, you dont want one that picks on the other rats or one that has any kind of health issues. their fur shouldn't be patchy they shouldnt scratch a lot and their eyes, ears and nose shouldnt have any discharge from them. hen our at teh store look at the cage too, is it clean? if not theres not a good chance that the rats there are healthy. when you find one that looks good ask to hold it. make sure it doesnt bite!!!! i woild recommend a male rat they dont run aournd as much as the females and they like to stay close by you. Hi i have had many rats in the past. to a begginner i would suggest thats its just like lookng after a hamster except you’ll have it out alot more because they are more affectonate than hamsters and love to be held. also taking them out of their cage gives them great exercise and the bond between you both will be greater. when choosing your rat i would suggest watching the rats at the pet store first to see their behaviour, you dont want one that picks on the other rats or one that has any kind of health issues. their fur shouldn’t be patchy they shouldnt scratch a lot and their eyes, ears and nose shouldnt have any discharge from them. hen our at teh store look at the cage too, is it clean? if not theres not a good chance that the rats there are healthy. when you find one that looks good ask to hold it. make sure it doesnt bite!!!! i woild recommend a male rat they dont run aournd as much as the females and they like to stay close by you.

]]> By: Kandice Rose http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-3877 Kandice Rose Thu, 09 Aug 2007 17:39:21 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-3877 Ive been looking for a rat cage for some time now. Ive found wonderful ferret cages that suit my needs. BUT all the websites ive found are based in the u.k. If anyone knows of a company that sells good cages please contact me. Ive been looking for a rat cage for some time now. Ive found wonderful ferret cages that suit my needs. BUT all the websites ive found are based in the u.k. If anyone knows of a company that sells good cages please contact me.

]]> By: Sam & Josh Lavin http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-3914 Sam & Josh Lavin Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:03:17 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-3914 We built our own "ratararium," constructing a frame made of wood 6' x 24" x 24" and then covered the sides and bottom with plexiglass. We installed screen on the top, and then cut doors in the front for easy access. This thing is huge! The bottom is layered with soil, rock, bamboo tubes, a bamboo bridge, logs and sticks. We also added some wood shavings. We have only two male rats, but these guys are so happy. They make their own nests under logs and play at night. We don't feed them in a bowl. We hide and scatter the food all over the place, giving them a chance to go and find it. Makes it more interesting. We built our own “ratararium,” constructing a frame made of wood 6′ x 24″ x 24″ and then covered the sides and bottom with plexiglass. We installed screen on the top, and then cut doors in the front for easy access. This thing is huge! The bottom is layered with soil, rock, bamboo tubes, a bamboo bridge, logs and sticks. We also added some wood shavings. We have only two male rats, but these guys are so happy. They make their own nests under logs and play at night. We don’t feed them in a bowl. We hide and scatter the food all over the place, giving them a chance to go and find it. Makes it more interesting.

]]> By: Leah http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-4070 Leah Sat, 01 Sep 2007 05:46:59 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-4070 I am getting a new rat, I had some a few years ago and am ready for them. I have a ferret cage as his/her home. It is 24x24x36. It has two platforms and the bottom floor. A bird ladder and tubes are connecting the levels and only one hammock. Also, there are little green hemispheres that are hidey houses and a snack shak house. What else should I get? I am getting a new rat, I had some a few years ago and am ready for them. I have a ferret cage as his/her home. It is 24×24x36. It has two platforms and the bottom floor. A bird ladder and tubes are connecting the levels and only one hammock. Also, there are little green hemispheres that are hidey houses and a snack shak house. What else should I get?

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]]> By: Ashleigh http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-4428 Ashleigh Thu, 11 Oct 2007 05:43:22 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-4428 My sisters baby rat who is around 7 weeks old has gotten inside our couch and we can't seem to find it, but we know it is definately in the couch. I'm really worried. Help! Are there anyways to get it out, we have already cut the material material that the pillows are on top of. My sisters baby rat who is around 7 weeks old has gotten inside our couch and we can’t seem to find it, but we know it is definately in the couch.

I’m really worried.
Help!

Are there anyways to get it out, we have already cut the material material that the pillows are on top of.

]]> By: Design Tips and Suggestions http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-4440 Design Tips and Suggestions Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:28:41 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-4440 <strong>Design Tips and Suggestions...</strong> I couldn't understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting... Design Tips and Suggestions…

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]]> By: Olivia http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-4544 Olivia Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:41:59 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-4544 Where is the best place to put my rat cage in my house besides the kitchen?!!! Where is the best place to put my rat cage in my house besides the kitchen?!!!

]]> By: Zro http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-4666 Zro Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:38:04 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-4666 For all those who are just thinking of getting or just got their first rat(s)... I have recently picked up two male rats and currently have them in a 12x24x24 cage and they seem to love it....but I want to give them more room for toys so I'm planning on making my own cage. One suggestion I have, if you are planning on keeping them in the cage most of the time is to also remember that you can use the outside of the cage also. We keep our rats cage on a shelf that is quite a bit longer than the cage and there's another shelf above their cage...the boys love climbing to the top of the cage and looking over the edge. Because the other shelf is there, it's darker up there than it is at the bottom. We have toys and tubes on the shelf for them to play with when running around, and even attached a wheel to the outside (neither rat is fond of wheels, but the one will go in it occationally). There are also platforms and ropes on the outside for them to play on. This play time has helped them become more friendly towards us, and given us the chance to coax them into coming onto our shoulders/hands/arms. So, while planning out your cage, also consider where you are putting it, if you can have a place that is big enough that they can run around outside of the cage (and not get away), they will be happier than if they are just stuck in the cage all the time. Imagine if you were stuck in your house all day...would you be a happy camper? For all those who are just thinking of getting or just got their first rat(s)…

I have recently picked up two male rats and currently have them in a 12×24x24 cage and they seem to love it….but I want to give them more room for toys so I’m planning on making my own cage.

One suggestion I have, if you are planning on keeping them in the cage most of the time is to also remember that you can use the outside of the cage also. We keep our rats cage on a shelf that is quite a bit longer than the cage and there’s another shelf above their cage…the boys love climbing to the top of the cage and looking over the edge. Because the other shelf is there, it’s darker up there than it is at the bottom. We have toys and tubes on the shelf for them to play with when running around, and even attached a wheel to the outside (neither rat is fond of wheels, but the one will go in it occationally). There are also platforms and ropes on the outside for them to play on. This play time has helped them become more friendly towards us, and given us the chance to coax them into coming onto our shoulders/hands/arms.

So, while planning out your cage, also consider where you are putting it, if you can have a place that is big enough that they can run around outside of the cage (and not get away), they will be happier than if they are just stuck in the cage all the time. Imagine if you were stuck in your house all day…would you be a happy camper?

]]> By: Website Templates and Web Design, Graphic Layouts http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-4840 Website Templates and Web Design, Graphic Layouts Mon, 03 Dec 2007 08:36:59 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-4840 <strong>Website Templates and Web Design, Graphic Layouts...</strong> Sorry, it just sounds like a crazy idea for me :)... Website Templates and Web Design, Graphic Layouts…

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]]> By: C http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-4851 C Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:50:36 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-4851 If you want a good place to get rat cages, go to Martin's Cages (martinscages.com). They are well constructed (get the coating on the wires though) and not too expensive for how large they are. I have two female rats in the Rat Tower (24x14x36). The wire floors are not so great for the feet, so I slapped down some floor tiles. It's much easier to clean that way as well. The cage might look big, but once you put a wheel in it and hammocks and toys, the space quickly gets taken up. If you want a good place to get rat cages, go to Martin’s Cages (martinscages.com). They are well constructed (get the coating on the wires though) and not too expensive for how large they are. I have two female rats in the Rat Tower (24×14x36). The wire floors are not so great for the feet, so I slapped down some floor tiles. It’s much easier to clean that way as well. The cage might look big, but once you put a wheel in it and hammocks and toys, the space quickly gets taken up.

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]]> By: Rose http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-4925 Rose Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:55:29 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-4925 I have a series of four hamster cages connected with tubes (our hamster recently died) I am wondering if this cage setup would work for rats, or is a grown rat too big for the tubes? I have a series of four hamster cages connected with tubes (our hamster recently died) I am wondering if this cage setup would work for rats, or is a grown rat too big for the tubes?

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]]> By: becci http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-5163 becci Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:01:19 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-5163 i was contemplating buying two girl rats for them to live together, but would two girl rats get along together ? Thanks i was contemplating buying two girl rats for them to live together, but would two girl rats get along together ?
Thanks

]]> By: rocko http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-5463 rocko Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:55:08 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-5463 hey all, i got a rat for christmas and she lives in a wire cage. she likes to chew on the bars. is there anything that i can put on the bars that will discourage her from chewing. help is appreciated. P.S. becci two girls will get along, infact it is recomended that u get 2. hey all, i got a rat for christmas and she lives in a wire cage. she likes to chew on the bars. is there anything that i can put on the bars that will discourage her from chewing. help is appreciated. P.S. becci two girls will get along, infact it is recomended that u get 2.

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]]> By: rocko http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-5656 rocko Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:17:01 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-5656 hi. no need to answer my last question. she just died. should i get 2 this time? i had 2 rats when i was 5 or 6, but they died just as quick. i'm really gonna miss her. please say a prayer that she doesn't end up with a horns and a pitchfork (and i mean it with all my heart). that's all. hope she makes it to that big slice of cheese in the sky. hi. no need to answer my last question. she just died. should i get 2 this time? i had 2 rats when i was 5 or 6, but they died just as quick. i’m really gonna miss her. please say a prayer that she doesn’t end up with a horns and a pitchfork (and i mean it with all my heart). that’s all. hope she makes it to that big slice of cheese in the sky.

]]> By: Kiawna http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-5754 Kiawna Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:00:04 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-5754 Okay so i got a rat the other day :) . I fell in love with this rat ALREADY lol. I am only 12 going on 13 in two days. I have a female rat named Joy. She is very frigid and scared most of the time and i have a 20"Lx10"Wx12"H aquatium is this big enough and is it big enough for two. I am getting another and i need to know if this aquarium is big enough. (I am going to name the next female Tinkerbell) Please help! Thanks!!!!! Okay so i got a rat the other day :) . I fell in love with this rat ALREADY lol. I am only 12 going on 13 in two days. I have a female rat named Joy. She is very frigid and scared most of the time and i have a 20″Lx10″Wx12″H aquatium is this big enough and is it big enough for two. I am getting another and i need to know if this aquarium is big enough. (I am going to name the next female Tinkerbell) Please help!

Thanks!!!!!

]]> By: agatha http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-5875 agatha Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:24:30 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-5875 Hi, Im from Birmingham, Uk, me and my boyfriend bought two females a week ago, they r about 8 weeks, both bought in pet shops. We have a two level wire cage, but planning to buy a biger one after movin to our own flat. Im using catslitter on the botoom and cove it with little wood shavings. They only eat and do their toilet on the bottom, but in their houses i gave them pieces of my old t-shirt cut to peaces. Im reading that because of various illnesses it is very important to use appropriate bedding. Which is the best and where can i get it? they didnt have anything "profffesional" in the pet shops ive been to ... :) Hi,
Im from Birmingham, Uk, me and my boyfriend bought two females a week ago, they r about 8 weeks, both bought in pet shops. We have a two level wire cage, but planning to buy a biger one after movin to our own flat. Im using catslitter on the botoom and cove it with little wood shavings. They only eat and do their toilet on the bottom, but in their houses i gave them pieces of my old t-shirt cut to peaces. Im reading that because of various illnesses it is very important to use appropriate bedding. Which is the best and where can i get it? they didnt have anything “profffesional” in the pet shops ive been to … :)

]]> By: agatha http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-5876 agatha Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:26:01 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-5876 pieces of course ;) not cut into peaces ;) pieces of course ;) not cut into peaces ;)

]]> By: Emma http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-5913 Emma Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:23:18 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-5913 hello i am trying to get some information about converting a shed into a rattery for my rats. i was just wondering if anyone had any information on what would be best. obviously i will be insulating the shed before hand but is there anything else i will need to do? hello i am trying to get some information about converting a shed into a rattery for my rats. i was just wondering if anyone had any information on what would be best. obviously i will be insulating the shed before hand but is there anything else i will need to do?

]]> By: DAMY http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-5941 DAMY Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:19:52 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-5941 HI I HAVE A FEMALE RAT AND I HAVE A SISTER WHO IS PREGNANT AND SHE IS COMING TO HAVE THE BABY TO HOUSTON AND SHE IS GOING TO LEAVE THE BABY HERE. CAN ANYONE HELP ME ,MY FAMILY WANTS TO GET RID OF MY RAT BECAUSE THEY SAY THAT THE BABY CAN GET SICK DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY INFO ABOUT RATS AND NEW BORNS. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO HI I HAVE A FEMALE RAT AND I HAVE A SISTER WHO IS PREGNANT AND SHE IS COMING TO HAVE THE BABY TO HOUSTON AND SHE IS GOING TO LEAVE THE BABY HERE. CAN ANYONE HELP ME ,MY FAMILY WANTS TO GET RID OF MY RAT BECAUSE THEY SAY THAT THE BABY CAN GET SICK DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY INFO ABOUT RATS AND NEW BORNS. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO

]]> By: LUNARAT http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-6093 LUNARAT Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:35:17 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-6093 Hi! I'm a new rat owner who needs some advice.Im going to get a male rat and so is my sister. We're going to get babies. What I need help with is activities. i don't know what to do with my rats after I get them.I'd also like to know if anyone here has helpful advice. Hi! I’m a new rat owner who needs some advice.Im going to get a male rat and so is my sister. We’re going to get babies. What I need help with is activities. i don’t know what to do with my rats after I get them.I’d also like to know if anyone here has helpful advice.

]]> By: LUNARAT http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-6094 LUNARAT Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:39:38 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-6094 dear bessi, yes females get along WONDERFUL!!!!!! My friend has had alot of female rats. They get along really well if they're sisters. dear bessi, yes females get along WONDERFUL!!!!!! My friend has had alot of female rats. They get along really well if they’re sisters.

]]> By: laine http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-6101 laine Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:27:29 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-6101 to damy there is no need to get rid of your rat I had mine while pregnant untill my daughter was 2 now shes for we have rescued another 3 females. as you keep the baby seperate from the rat I.e keep the rat away from babys cot, bedding food bottles etc. there will be no problems. basic hygine rules should apply such as washing after playing with rat, cleaning it out. If you are wondering I have spent my life studying rats and owning them and have never had a rat verses baby problem. hope ive been some help a rat lover x to damy
there is no need to get rid of your rat I had mine while pregnant untill my daughter was 2 now shes for we have rescued another 3 females.
as you keep the baby seperate from the rat I.e keep the rat away from babys cot, bedding food bottles etc. there will be no problems.
basic hygine rules should apply such as washing after playing with rat, cleaning it out.
If you are wondering I have spent my life studying rats and owning them and have never had a rat verses baby problem.

hope ive been some help

a rat lover x

]]> By: laine http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-6102 laine Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:32:27 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-6102 to lunrat thing rats like try filling small dish with about cm of water with frozen peas or corn in it instent rat fishing! or small pot with eart in it bury treats in it rats like diggng. also climbing rope toys, chewing things being stroked. I advise that a rat should have a minimum of 1 hour a day human contact to be compleatly happy. good luck to lunrat

thing rats like try filling small dish with about cm of water with frozen peas or corn in it instent rat fishing! or small pot with eart in it bury treats in it rats like diggng.
also climbing rope toys, chewing things being stroked. I advise that a rat should have a minimum of 1 hour a day human contact to be compleatly happy.
good luck

]]> By: elle http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-6505 elle Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:03:39 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-6505 can i keep my two male rats in my bedroom??? can i keep my two male rats in my bedroom???

]]> By: Jess http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-7334 Jess Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:03:45 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-7334 I currently have 2 female rats.. one unfortunately is very sick and does not have much longer to go before she goes to the big cheese. im just wondering if i should get another rat for my one left behind. im changing her cage and i will be spending more time with her to try and make up for the loss of her housemate, but would getting another one be best or would it wear her out having a younger, energetic friend? I currently have 2 female rats.. one unfortunately is very sick and does not have much longer to go before she goes to the big cheese. im just wondering if i should get another rat for my one left behind. im changing her cage and i will be spending more time with her to try and make up for the loss of her housemate, but would getting another one be best or would it wear her out having a younger, energetic friend?

]]> By: DimGalLol http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-7765 DimGalLol Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:55:38 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-7765 Heya! Just wanted 2 ask, I'm getting 2 rats *doh know if their male or female* Where is the best place 2 buy them from, shud they be male or female & what is the best age?!? Thx a bunch! Heya! Just wanted 2 ask,
I’m getting 2 rats *doh know if their male or female*
Where is the best place 2 buy them from, shud they be male or female
& what is the best age?!?

Thx a bunch!

]]> By: Tork http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-8268 Tork Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:40:10 +0000 http://fatratcentral.com/the-basics/caging/#comment-8268 i want to get a rat but don't know where to get one help me!! thanx i want to get a rat but don’t know where to get one help me!!
thanx

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