Fancy Rats Archive forum: 2002 - 2011

Jemma wrote: I don't not feed bananas but don't have them in often as I hate the things and I've never imagined them freezing well.

They freeze fine for use in baking but they go very mushy so I wouldn't recommend it otherwise.

It's too small I'm afraid

The dimensions listed on that link are tiny - if they are correct then I'm afraid that's far too small as a permanent home. Have a read of the article size matters for a guideline as to how much space rats need. I'm afraid I don't know what cages are available in the US, but you'll want one about 6-...

Sounds like you have pretty similar availability to us. Most often ours get carrot, broccoli, curly kale, peas, cucumber, apple, tomatoes, random herbs and peppers.

Some rats will chew wires, some won't. Unfortunatly the only sure-fire way to stop her is to prevent her from getting to the wires anymore. Our Sheri was a terrible wire chewer. She chewed through our phone line and through a multi-plug adaptor (no idea how she didn't electrocute herself on that one...

You need Ivermectin. You can get Beaphar spot-on for rats from most pet shops or online. One pipette on each rat showing symptoms should do the trick. Also it's worth checking if there might be an underlying cause for the outbreak as rats that are ill or strressed are more likely to suffer a mite bu...

acapae_wolf wrote:

daffee wrote:We've only ever had the 1 wheel and it's never been an issue.

What's the most you've had in a group?

erm, 9 I think

We've only ever had the 1 wheel and it's never been an issue.

When our boys lived in one none of our girls could get in (we tested before letting them free-range) so you may be ok

The easiest mix would be to buy a couple of brand mixes and mix them together so that you get a good variety of ingredients. If you want to have a bit more control over ingedients but not to start from scratch or buy online you could go for an old-style shunamite-type mix - 50% rabbit (muesli style ...

I'd agree that £35 is a great price.

What kind of fighting is it though? Does it take them long to get over it, are they stressed out? If they're not drawing blood then that's a good start and i wouldn't neuter unless it's necessary to do so. How long have you had them?

We almost bought one of these once. Definitely want to see pics

Glad to hear it

Most rats will usually be tempted to eat things like baked beans and cooked pasta, rice or noodles.

Lucky ratties

I'd never be able to reach the top section though!