Ripred99
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Well, looks like another rat is going to have babies haha.
Should i keep playing with her or should i just leave her alone?
Should i keep playing with her or should i just leave her alone?
Play with a pregnant rat, or leave alone?
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dspch911
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If she's not actively in labor or showing signs that she is going into labor its alright to continue playing with her. The more familiar she is with you the more likely she'll trust you with her babies. You can and should start handling the babies about a day after they are born. Give her time to rest after delivery.
Ripred99
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Rght, thanks!
Ripred99
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It's just that once she was pregnant and i checked her everyday, but she resorbed them, so i did not know if i was stressing her out.
SqueakingJellybean
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So this accident has happened twice? A more secure cage may be in order-- sounds like someone is a Houdini! :cheeky:
Ripred99
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No, as far as I know it happened once, I think. But I don't want to take any chances this time.
SqueakingJellybean
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So you're certain she's pregnant, or just worried that she might be?
I'm a little confused. You say that the accident happened once, but you also say that this is the second time she's been pregnant. Doesn't that mean the accident (her pregnancy) happened twice?
I'm a little confused. You say that the accident happened once, but you also say that this is the second time she's been pregnant. Doesn't that mean the accident (her pregnancy) happened twice?
Ripred99
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No i know that she is pregnant, and she was before, but she resorbed once, i am just worried she will do that again if i play with her. But now i know it is ok.:rofl3:
SqueakingJellybean
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Do you know what you need to change in your setup to keep this from happening again?
How did she end up pregnant twice?
How did she end up pregnant twice?
Ripred99
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I am just going to keep her in a calm quite place so she will not be stressed.
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SqueakingJellybean
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You seem to be missing the question.
How did she end up pregnant twice?
How did she end up pregnant twice?
Ripred99
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ahhhhh. Well i was away at the moment (Vacation) And my i left them with my gran, she put them together.
SqueakingJellybean
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Oh no! D: Sounds like a good time to teach her about rats. Did she put them together last time, too?
Hopefully she will be able to help you with the vet bills. Are you planning to keep all of the babies, or do you have homes lined up? If not, is there a rescue nearby that you could surrender them to? Rat litters can get pretty big, upwards of twenty babies. The average litter is more like 8-13, I think. (Someone here who has looked after more mommas might have more precise numbers.)
Part of why it's not a bad idea to post your location-- even something close to where you are, like your country an state/province/equivalent-- is so people can help direct you to resources. If we don't know where you are, we can't suggest people to contact or vets local to you who look after small animals and provide neutering for a reasonable rate.
Are you going to put up pictures of your fuzzies?
Now is a great time to do lots of research into how to look after a pregnant or nursing rat. Do you know about the changes in their nutritional needs? Do you know what megacolon is and what kinds of rats are at higher risk of giving birth to babies with it?
Almost 15 years ago, I had a wee girl who was pregnant when I got her (I didn't know at the time). She was a wonderful mother and everything went well, but I wish I had known more. Things could have gone so much worse. Ask questions and do all the reading you can. This is a great forum with lots of knowledgeable people who love rats very much.
Hopefully she will be able to help you with the vet bills. Are you planning to keep all of the babies, or do you have homes lined up? If not, is there a rescue nearby that you could surrender them to? Rat litters can get pretty big, upwards of twenty babies. The average litter is more like 8-13, I think. (Someone here who has looked after more mommas might have more precise numbers.)
Part of why it's not a bad idea to post your location-- even something close to where you are, like your country an state/province/equivalent-- is so people can help direct you to resources. If we don't know where you are, we can't suggest people to contact or vets local to you who look after small animals and provide neutering for a reasonable rate.
Are you going to put up pictures of your fuzzies?
Now is a great time to do lots of research into how to look after a pregnant or nursing rat. Do you know about the changes in their nutritional needs? Do you know what megacolon is and what kinds of rats are at higher risk of giving birth to babies with it?
Almost 15 years ago, I had a wee girl who was pregnant when I got her (I didn't know at the time). She was a wonderful mother and everything went well, but I wish I had known more. Things could have gone so much worse. Ask questions and do all the reading you can. This is a great forum with lots of knowledgeable people who love rats very much.
