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  1. Racholo

    C-60 diffused in Olive Oil - very exciting study for rat lovers!

    Hello again everyone :) This is very exciting for those who don't know: I stumbled upon an article/research paper that showed that when lab rats were given C-60(Carbon 60) diffused in Olive Oil with their food every single rat tested lifespans were more than doubled! One rat even living up to...
  2. Racholo

    Introducing... BARBOSSA!!

    Awwww you sound like an awesome rattie mum!! Cute story and I hope all has gone well with intros etc. Love the names!
  3. Racholo

    How to tell if it's hormonal aggression, or establishing hieracy

    I didn't take it that way at all! :) Many people don't know, and it was kind of you to take the time out to explain.
  4. Racholo

    Hi everyone, these are my babies

    Also, a little bit of background info: Hezsky and Smok were pet shop boys who didn't get enough handling as babies, I came home with them after finding out they'd been there for three weeks, and had very little handling. I couldn't leave them - this started my mischief. They were very timid when...
  5. Racholo

    Hi everyone, these are my babies

    Yes me to! Rattie potatoes are the cutest thing ever
  6. Racholo

    Hi everyone, these are my babies

    Hey everyone, I've posted on here a bit and I now have my two new babies so time for intros. I'm Rachel, and I have 5 beautiful boys. Zek(Agouti self) Zac(Dove irish) Boots(Fawn hooded) Smok(Black berkshire) & Hezsky(Black hooded), Danish anand Czech for handsome. Both brothers. Hezsky is my...
  7. Racholo

    How to tell if it's hormonal aggression, or establishing hieracy

    It's funny that you say that as since posting this thread he's been totally sweet. No more fights except a bit of wrestling here and there. No puffed up fur. I'll take the advice and see how we go as they have been getting along really well the last 24 hours, and I'd feel horrible separating him...
  8. Racholo

    How to tell if it's hormonal aggression, or establishing hieracy

    It was happy bruxing as they were eating and relaxed to the side ears. But definitely a big lesson learnt here for me, thankfully no one has been badly hurt. Thank you all for your advice and not having a go at me for fast integration. I'll restart the process and see how we go :)
  9. Racholo

    How to tell if it's hormonal aggression, or establishing hieracy

    Thank you, I'll do that if it continues. He's been nice this afternoon to everyone since posting this. They were brought into a totally new cage to everyone, because I upgraded my cage with the extra ratties :)
  10. Racholo

    How to tell if it's hormonal aggression, or establishing hieracy

    He was fully integrated into the cage last week, because they got along superbly and I was told the process could probably be sped up this age. I feel quite guilty if this is my fault for rushing the process :( During intros there was no fights and three of the boys were happy bruxing. The next...
  11. Racholo

    How to tell if it's hormonal aggression, or establishing hieracy

    Hi again, I have recently gotten two new boys. Intros went perfect and very smoothly. Zac was bruxing and boggling with cuddles the first day I got him. Now he's taken a turn. He is super dramatic now when I pick him up. He has become a bit of a bully. He chases all the boys around the cage...
  12. Racholo

    Introducing new rats

    Great write up thanks. I'm getting two new boys to add to my current three next week and I am soooooo nervous to do intros. Will post photos of all my boys when I get them, as I've been on here a bit without introducing my boys.
  13. Racholo

    Argente or Fawn?

    Ohhh my goodness!! That colouring is just gorgeous!!
  14. Racholo

    Argente or Fawn?

    Thank you both. He is a little Fawn boy then.
  15. Racholo

    Argente or Fawn?

    I'm trying to figure out if my youngest boy Boots is Argente or Fawn, but the websites I have been to give conflicting information. Some say Argente have a cream undercoat, and Fawn grey, and other websites say the other way around! So I'm calling in the experts .. you guys! Also, at this...
  16. Racholo

    Oddball rat thread ..

    Oh that's good! - I have obviously been watching too many rat vids on Youtube lol rats stealing peoples chocolate, and pieces of fruit. All my previous boys who on the very rare occassion would get pet choc as treats absolutely loved it. With the yogurt I allowed them to lick a small amount off...
  17. Racholo

    Oddball rat thread ..

    Heya, I thought it would be cool to start an oddball rat thread to hear the stories of any rats you have had or have that are quite unique. So starting a thread to hear anyones stories who wants to share - whether it be behaviour, colouration, or taste or sleeping preference or weird habits...
  18. Racholo

    My boy pushes his head against me when he is uncertain

    Awww that must be quite the honor to be seen as the ultimate protection he he
  19. Racholo

    My boy pushes his head against me when he is uncertain

    Awww that's a bit cute! Haha Thank you Dena for your nice response :)
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