behavior

So I really need some help or advice with these two girls because I've never had a problem with my previous four rats that I've had in the past. I have had to buy 3 different cage bottoms for the bottom of my girls' cage because they will not stop chewing the corners of the cage wide open. One...

This is Sam and Mouse I had two intact males together for 2 years. One just passed and the second was devastated. I decided to get him a big family to cheer him up. First I brought home two unaltered boys about 4 months old. They are not related. Introductions went swimmingly. Sam , my old man...

Hi everyone! I'm in dire need of help. I've had a pair of rats before that were shy at first but were young and fairly easy to tame. My local shelter has just received over 80 rats, adults and juveniles. Thankfully other rescues have stepped in to help take some of the rats but they really only...

I have two male rats Jordy and Nelson. Just today I noticed Jordy seperated from Nelson and being unusually lethargic and affectionate to me during his free time. Usually I can find them both relaxing under my bed on the storage lid they like to lay on but today I found him resting on the foot...

Last week I bought two male rats (Sweet Pea and Honeycomb) and I could instantly tell the differences they had. Sweet Pea is outgoing, playful, and he loves treats. He also loves to groom my hand when he sees it. Now with Honeycomb... He’s the polar opposite. Honeycomb doesn’t like to move...

Im sad to report that Teddy passed away a few days ago. He was old and hadnt recovered completely from his last kidney infection so it was not a surprise. Ill miss him dearly. I need advice for his brother, Winston. He is a social butterfly and the sweetest boy and has always been nervous...