Fancy Rats Archive forum: 2002 - 2011

We all know about and most of us probably have GMR, but who else has GMC- get more cages??

I have Furet Plus which is fab and perfect for my two boys, but I can't stop looking at bigger cages I don't need! It can't just be me?

RattyRenton wrote:If the base has bars you'll have to find something to cover them up, not good for the rats walking on bars all the time.

It pulls out so no problem

Gonna try and grab it tomorrow

I have the opportunity to get this cage second hand... Has anyone used it?

http://www.petworlddirect.co.uk/bird-ca ... iant_id=52

The mesh base pulls right out, like other Liberta cages.

Opinions??

It's a shame you were given such terrible advice at the pet shop, because introducing another girl earlier would have been easier. It is absolutely essential to a rat's wellbeing to have other rats to socialize with. I'm convinced that she would be much more relaxed and confident. This forum is very...

I just had a breakthrough with Kanda- I let him eat yoghurt off my fingers and half an hour later he fell asleep on my elbow. Now I know his weakness I will have to exploit it! I'm going to try baby food as it's low in fat, salt, sugar etc.

I don't think I'll ever succumb to GMR. Two rats is plenty!!

I gather that most members here have at least three rats, and I find it hard enough to give equal attention to my two, especially since I have one outgoing boy and one shy boy. How do you avoid favouritism? Or do you just accept that some of your rats crave your attention more than others? I'll alwa...

I bought some very light plastic balls from poundland, and put them in an unused litter tray, then sprinkle frozen peas / sweetcorn around the balls. My boys seem to love digging around in the balls to find their food. One of mine also love playing with a little cat ball with me. great suggestion, ...

On the subject of 'speediness', could anyone give me a rough age that males grow up and mellow out? (the ones that DO mellow out, that is!!)

They tend to hide on me rather than explore when free ranging, so I'm trying to let them get on with it a little more!

Thanks for the link, there's many fab ideas there!

I think my boys are bored. I put a tail-safe wheel in their cage, and two weeks on they are still ignoring it. So I'd love suggestions for entertainment for them that doesn't involve any intelligence!! Their free range area is unfortunately very small- I'm using the spare bed as they can be stopped ...

How about one of those nylon play pens for free ranging? Something like this: http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/hutches_cages/runs_fencing/plastic_pens/158078 Yes they would chew it, but if you managed to find a cheap one on Ebay and supervise their free range it should be ok :) I can't help ...

As an ex-veterinary nurse, I don't see a problem with routine castration.

Spayng however I believe should only be done in the case of genuine medical necessity. It's horribly.invasive.

Just had my boys done last Wednesday and the swelling has already completely gone! They seemed totally fine after. Just make sure he has some watery foods like cucumber to nibble!

I have the same problem with my boys, one of them is so shy and won't even take a treat from my hand, even though they are the same age and were always treated the same

Thanks for the info, I'll stick with bio-catolet I think! It's worth travelling to buy. Although they seem to love the shredded paper towel and newspaper mix I resorted to when I ran out, I need to use something odour reducing!