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Fleece or Similar Material as Bedding?

Syntherea — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:09:12 GMT

I read on another website about people using sections of fleece in their guinea pig cages. I thought about doing so for my dwarf hamsters but as soon as I thought about it, I remembered their need to dig and burrow.

I understand that rats like to as well, but I was wondering if it was wise or good for the rat if I were to use fleece or a similar material as their bedding, taking it out every few days to wash it and cleaning up poo daily.

It seems like a nice, eco-friendly and cheap way to keep soft bedding in your rats cage.

Introducing Rats To Each Other

kk4jas — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:29:05 GMT

I have a rat that is about 4 mo and i got 2 more that are 4mo and 1 that is 2mo all females when i tried to introduce them to my first rat she is mean to them and turns them over and like sniffs them and is very rough to them and it makes them scaired and the cower for a long time. Any Ideas?

Rattery Huntsville, AL

StrickLeeRats — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:49:01 GMT

I wanted to introduce my critters and say hello. My name is Lee Stricklin and StrickLeeRats is a relatively new rattery in the Alabama area and one of the only ones for 200 mi. in many directions. I have people visit me from ATL, MS, and TN all the time. It is very exciting to be apart ofthis [SE] state rapidly becoming rat loversas they discover their wonderful personalities along withme! I would loveto have you visit mysite and become a member of my yahoo group when you have the time.

Lee

Rat vet cost

BrownEyedGirl — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:08:46 GMT

Okay, so I went to the vet today because my rat, Miss.Ginger has been sneezing a lot lately(we got 2 meds,Boxycycline and something with an M that taste like fruit and G loves it and they said she needs to get spayed in about 3 or 4 weeks, we were gonna get her spayed anyways, and they said it would be 240 dollars for the spaying,the exotic creature fee, and the pain meds to take home. Okay so is 240 bux normal or more or less?? Me and my mom would love to hear if its normal or not. Well, thanks anyways!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BrownEyedGirl

My rat bit my other rat

BrownEyedGirl — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:35:32 GMT

Okay, so I gave both my rats a treat Ginger is 6 months and larger then my 2 month old rat, Ginger finished her treat first and decided she wanted more so she ran to June(my baby) and tried to get her treat but June wouldn't give it to her. 2 seconds later I hear screeching and Ginger runs out of the igloo with June's treat.(This happened yesterday). I checked on June and she appeared to be okay and wanted to be played with. The next day(today) I checked on her and she has a scab on her thy!!!I am kinda mad at ginger, but my mom says it's normal for rattie to do that. Should I do anything??

How many rats do you have?

Animal Lover XOXO — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:12:08 GMT

Hey everyone! I've got four sweet girls. How about YOU?

What kind of rat do ya have?

i_luv_myratties — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:23:14 GMT

Hi I'm new...i have 2 little ratties April and May. they are both girls with a white belly and black backs. May has a little dot of white on her head. i got them 2 weeks ago so how old is your rat, name, age etc.....

just curious!

Multiple types of pets

Ferrets Moderator — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:45:38 GMT

Have you owned several types of small animal pets? If so, which one turned out to be the best pet for you? Why?

First Rat

BrownEyedGirl — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:19:00 GMT

Hi! I am going to get my first rat. I need help. I think I am going to get a Siamese Rat. What do I need? How do I take care of it. PLEASE HELP!!!!

Thanks

Are Male Or Female Rats More Subject To Getting Tumors??

The_Rat_Whisperer — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:58:49 GMT

I heard that females get tumors more than males. Is that true? Or do both of sexes get tumors just as much? I have had females get them mostly.

What kind of Rat do you like?

BrownEyedGirl — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:34:30 GMT

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What kind of Rat are the best??

BrownEyedGirl — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:04:09 GMT

Hi everyone!! What kind of Rat do you have? What kind of Rat would you like? what kind of Rat are the cutest?? Here is what I think.

What kind or Rat do you have? None but I am getting one this month!
What kind of Rat would you like? Siamese
What Rat is the cutest? Siamese

Post your comments here!!

No place like home

Yukari_Angel — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:11:21 GMT

Anyone else here have fun decorating the rats' cage? Decorating is one of my favorite parts of cleaning day, right after watching the ratties enjoying their clean enclosure (and of course cleaning is my least favorite part of cleaning day?) How do you decorate your rats' cage? Post pictures and show off your decorative skills and your ratties' appreciation.

And to get this topic started, here is my girls cage: It is a Ferret Nation 142 and is the absolute most easiest cage to clean in the world! I currently have four girls living in this cage but this cage is big enough for 10 rats.

Can't wait to see everyone else's cages and ratties :3

I'm Adding A New Member To My Rat Family! Check Him Out! Isn't He CUTE!

The_Rat_Whisperer — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:35:18 GMT

I am getting a baby rat named Marshmallow from a breeder next week. Here is his pic. He is a Platinum Dumbo! I am SO excited!

My ratties toys

Araty — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:50:01 GMT

my little ones love the practice golfballs (plastic with holes) they carry them all around, gather them up in a bowl or corner when done. They like the little cat balls with the bells inside. crystal light containers make great tunnels to hang on the cage with zip ties. Baskets to sleep in and chew, boxes of all sizes to run thru, hide in. they also enjoy an empty lemonade container filled with balled up newspaper, shredded paper, paper towels, all with treats inside. yogurt drops, teddy grahams, peas, dog biscuts, and grapes. They never know what they will find in their treasure hunt!

My rat had 10 pups today

Chibisaur — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:24:10 GMT

I recently bought my first pet rat Lillie on Jan 2. I noticed recently she had been becoming extra fat and I couldn't figure out why. Well today she gave birthday to 10 pups. That was not what I expected at all. I'm not really too sure how to take care of the pups. I am a certified animal care technician, but I have never worked with pups before. I foundering if anyone could give me any good tips or advice as to what general care they need until I have to remove them and should I make a compliant to the pet store for having male and female rats together in the same cage?

Tank Accessories

Sporelett — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:19:02 GMT

I live in a house with 4 cats, and though I'd like to get another pet, I worry about the cats reaching through the bars and injuring the animals inside. I'd like to get an aquarium, if I can find one big enough, but I cant find any accessories that would make a tank an interesting place to be. Most pet accessories come with hooks to hang on cage walls or ceilings, but they can't attach to the glass or mesh of aquariums.

Does anyone know of typical enrichment items that can be placed without wire walls, like a water bottle with a suction cup, or a shelf that could be set-up inside the aquarium to provide another level?

Pine Bedding Bad for Rats Health?

Chibisaur — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:11:38 GMT

Recently I got my very first rat named Lillie. I bought Pine bedding because it looked to be something comfy for her to lay on and to keep order down. After I got home and got online I read that pine bedding can be bad for their health, cause asthma and allergies.

Is this true that pine and even ceder bedding could be harmful? If so, could anyone suggest me a good brand of bedding I could use that is safe, but comfy for my little Lillie?

Repti Bark for Rats?

Darth Scohin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:12:04 GMT

I like the look of Repti-Bark and was wondering if it is safe for Rats?

Thanks

Eco-Bedding, Carefresh, or wood shavings?

goerndta — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:02:46 GMT

I've only ever used aspen wood shavings (never cedar or pine) for my rats and mice. I've never had any problems with it. I've considered changing to Eco-Beddig or Carefresh. I've heard that these two beddings provide better enrichment than wood shavings. Does anyone have any information on cost comparison, enrichment, and safety for these products?

Thanks!

Angela ~">

best place to keep my rats

conniemae — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:00:09 GMT

I need some advice,am new to haveing rats.Right now my five rats are in a wirecage,am thinking of getting a fishtank to put them in .The reason being my apartment gets cold in the winter and am thinking they wouldn,t be able to chew on the cord of a heating lamp unless there are cordless ones. Which is better ,wire cage,or fishtank?

I love my rat

xBanditx — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:59:55 GMT

I love my rattie!

He is so cute and sweet!

He is awesome too!

He knows how to do tricks and stuffz

~Ashley