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  1. littlelunarat

    Confusing Behavior in Adolescent Male

    Yet another update: my boys have been 10x calmer since I separated. I know that seems obvious because of the tension in the cage, but it’s a crazy difference. My two boys still in the main cage are more confident and even started playing with each other (which they never did). My separated boy...
  2. littlelunarat

    Confusing Behavior in Adolescent Male

    Thank you both! I’m thinking the bin option would be my best bet. Poor guy is not going to be happy lol.
  3. littlelunarat

    Confusing Behavior in Adolescent Male

    So update- big boy is getting neutered on Friday and has been moved to a travel cage in the meantime. When I was at work this weekend a horrible fight broke out that left his brother with a huge gash in his tail and back. He’s been checked out by the vet and is okay, but I’m not going to put...
  4. littlelunarat

    Formal Introduction and Name Suggestions :)

    Thank you!! I love the name Winnie actually, it seems to suit her well, thanks!
  5. littlelunarat

    Formal Introduction and Name Suggestions :)

    Hello all! Not my first post here, but I’ve become addicted to this forum and appreciate all the help I’ve received, so I wanted to share my babies! (Excuse the quality of some of these pictures, I’m sure you all now how hard it is for rats to sit still!) First off, the boys: This is...
  6. littlelunarat

    Confusing Behavior in Adolescent Male

    The aftermath of their fight. I hear the worst screams and come back to this? These boys stress me out lol. Can’t wait for the neuters .
  7. littlelunarat

    Confusing Behavior in Adolescent Male

    I thought as much, as much as I’d love them to kumbaya all the time and get along, I realize I put them in an awkward situation. The boys have urges! Aha and of course one of them has to be the “stud” of the group. I’m hoping the neuter will fix everything :)
  8. littlelunarat

    Confusing Behavior in Adolescent Male

    I mean I understand because they’re little guys and of course more delicate, but it is insane! It’s going to cost about $1,500 to get all of my rats done. I have no problem with it because that’s what I signed up for, but jeez is it expensive lol
  9. littlelunarat

    Confusing Behavior in Adolescent Male

    I know this is a question my vet could answer, but do you know how young you can spay female rats? My google search didn’t get a clear answer. My girls are currently 8 weeks now- is that a safe age? Again thank you for all of your information!
  10. littlelunarat

    Tragedy in the Critter Nation (TW: Death)

    Thank you for you comment, I’m glad you were able to hear and rescue your babies. I feel like that needs to be something that pops up when you do research for a critter nation! Luckily my other girls now are getting bigger and have no desire to crawl underneath.
  11. littlelunarat

    Confusing Behavior in Adolescent Male

    Thank you! I thought as much about the girls agitating the boys. Yes I plan on neutering/spaying everyone at some point, unfortunately I have to do them in batches since it’s so expensive lol
  12. littlelunarat

    Confusing Behavior in Adolescent Male

    Hey guys, I’m a pretty new rat owner, only recently getting my boys in January, and have a question about one of my boys. To paint a good picture, I currently have a total of six rats. Three boys in the bottom of a critter nation, and three girls on top. The boys consist of a set of brothers...
  13. littlelunarat

    Tragedy in the Critter Nation (TW: Death)

    Thank you so much [emoji173]️
  14. littlelunarat

    Tragedy in the Critter Nation (TW: Death)

    Sorry for the late response, thank you for your kind words [emoji173]️
  15. littlelunarat

    Tragedy in the Critter Nation (TW: Death)

    Thank you [emoji173]️ The way you explain it actually kind of makes sense, maybe she saw the other rats below and tried to wedge her way through to them. All I can hope for was it was quick and painless (which I think it was because neither my boyfriend or I heard anything when this was happening).
  16. littlelunarat

    Tragedy in the Critter Nation (TW: Death)

    Thank you so much, I appreciate it [emoji173]️
  17. littlelunarat

    Tragedy in the Critter Nation (TW: Death)

    She was able to wedge her way in underneath the tray unfortunately :/ I could tell she was a little digger from the start but didn’t think she could fit between there and never saw her fit between there. Thank goodness the other girls don’t seem to be interested in such things. Thank you for...
  18. littlelunarat

    Tragedy in the Critter Nation (TW: Death)

    Just as a little memorial to her, I did want to post a picture of Peaches. She’s the little lady on the right. She was so sweet and finally starting to warm up to me like her sisters did. She will be missed greatly [emoji173]️
  19. littlelunarat

    Tragedy in the Critter Nation (TW: Death)

    Thank you [emoji173]️ it’s of course hard but I really appreciate the kind words
  20. littlelunarat

    Tragedy in the Critter Nation (TW: Death)

    Thank you so much for you kind words [emoji173]️ Yes she got caught in the large grid separating the cages. She got stuck right across from where the ramp opening is where the spacing is normal. She crawled under the tray that comes with the cage and had fleece attached. Like I said it was so...
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