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- Thu Aug 11, 2011 9:07 am
- Forum: Behaviour
- Topic: What have I done wrong??? :(
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2337
Re: What have I done wrong??? :(
Good news! I'm glad you're all happier. 

- Wed Aug 10, 2011 6:13 pm
- Forum: Forum Admin and Help
- Topic: An overview of the new forum
- Replies: 235
- Views: 22084
- Wed Aug 10, 2011 8:20 am
- Forum: Behaviour
- Topic: At my wits end!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1210
Re: At my wits end!
I'm sure they'll be fine. I think it causes less stress to get the introduction process over with quickly.
- Tue Aug 09, 2011 6:13 pm
- Forum: Feeding
- Topic: Help, Newbie on the loose!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 697
Re: Help, Newbie on the loose!!
This is the "basis" of the Shunamite Diet: base mix 60% cereals 20% dried veg, herbs and seeds 10% extra protein 10% ( dog kibble/ dried insects/ soya flakes etc) The base mix could be one of the straight mixes as sold by Rat Rations or a complete rabbit muesli mix (not pellets), If using a rabbit m...
- Tue Aug 09, 2011 4:52 pm
- Forum: Behaviour
- Topic: At my wits end!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1210
Re: At my wits end!
Put them in the carrier and leave them there overnight.
- Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:54 am
- Forum: Habitat
- Topic: Turning a dog crate into a ratty home...
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3348
Re: Turning a dog crate into a ratty home...
Bad luck.emma10 wrote:th only option is to swap the ratty corner with the dining table (which she says will not happen)
oh well, back to the drawing board

Re: Vetbed
I don't know how much you've got Beri, but I'd probably buy it from you!acapae_wolf wrote:Yes, I know it's uses and things; hence why I have it in the first place![]()
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Keeping a little bit and finding someone who wants it sounds like a good idea, thanks.

Re: Vetbed
Yes, I forgot that bit!tagalong wrote: but it is great as it withstands numerous washes at high temperatures (can be autoclaved ) and doesn't fall apart .

Re: Vetbed
I like this stuff for poorly animals. It stays in place, keeps them warm and pee goes straight through it so they stay dry. 

- Sat Jul 30, 2011 2:06 pm
- Forum: Habitat
- Topic: Kiln-treated shavings
- Replies: 6
- Views: 851
Re: Kiln-treated shavings
Bedmax?
- Fri Jul 29, 2011 12:03 am
- Forum: Breeding & Varieties
- Topic: Would this Blue have clotting issues?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2107
Re: Would this Blue have clotting issues?
Ah - I know this rat! Hello Libby - I hope you feel better soon.
- Thu Jul 28, 2011 11:57 pm
- Forum: Habitat
- Topic: Levels for an Explorer? Any suggestions?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1465
Re: Levels for an Explorer? Any suggestions?
Ooh what an exciting idea!Kim N wrote:I use the Ferplast shelves upside down. They have just enough of a lip that I can put substrate in and it helps immensely!
That's my project for tomorrow then.

- Thu Jul 28, 2011 5:44 pm
- Forum: Habitat
- Topic: Levels for an Explorer? Any suggestions?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1465
Re: Levels for an Explorer? Any suggestions?
I'm afraid they poo and pee on the Explorer shelves too.
I only use mine occasionally. Most of the time I cable tie or hang those plastic trays that greengrocers have - and I put a layer of substrate in them so they don't get mucky.

I only use mine occasionally. Most of the time I cable tie or hang those plastic trays that greengrocers have - and I put a layer of substrate in them so they don't get mucky.
- Thu Jul 28, 2011 1:01 pm
- Forum: Behaviour
- Topic: Help! New cage/fighting problems.. (Word heavy sorry!)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 645
Re: Help! New cage/fighting problems.. (Word heavy sorry!)
I'd just let them have half the tower to start with and only open it up when the group is harmonious. I wouldn't give them any tubes, sputniks or igloos until they completely settle either.
- Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:30 am
- Forum: Behaviour
- Topic: Is 31 months too old to introduce babies?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1310
Re: Is 31 months too old to introduce babies?
I had a really doddery old man who was suddenly left on his own. At that stage I had a group of 6 recently seperated male babies - with trepidation I popped him in with them. He loved it and to my astonishment he played with them (in a flat on the floor, HLD sort of way!)