Introducing Rats
Rats often receive a bad press and many
people are scared of them. However, fancy rats are completely
different from wild rats. Don’t be taken in by all
you read and hear – they make really wonderful pets
and delightful companions. Some people say they don’t
like rat’s tails; but cats, dogs and rabbits all have
tails - and rat’s tails are just the right size and
shape for them.
All fancy rats are really friendly, not to
mention very smart, affectionate and playful! They’re
very social animals and get lonely and unhappy if they are
kept alone. They’re easy to look after so it’s
best to get a pair. Two boys or two girls from the same litter
will be really happy together. But remember that a boy and
a girl will have babies.
Rats like lots of space to climb and race about in; so get
a big, tall cage to keep them happy. They need a solid floor
as it will save them injuring their feet; but don’t
give them a wooden cage or they’ll gnaw their way out
of it! A converted aquarium (Vivarium) or aviary would make
them a good home. Rats would much prefer to be indoors with
you, but they’d be OK in a warm outhouse or shed if
there’s really nowhere suitable in the house - but
you must visit and play with them every day or they’ll
fret.
To find out more about rats and how to look
after them properly, click on a link below:
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