A little question...

[petlover]

I was just wondering if anyone can help me with something.
When my boys are close to each other they always shove their heads under the other ones head almost as if they were trying to get underneath each other, this happens all the time. i dont know if this means anything but i wouldn't mind finding out what they are doing.
Any ideas.?

Yvonne & Barry

 

[jorats]

This is a dominance move. Putting their head under the other one is asking for the other one to groom them and honour them.

 

[user 78]

I've also seen it as a simple sign of submission, looking for the 'top' rat to protect the 'bottom' rat. My girl Penn is quite skittish and does this often with my other two girls, she gets comfort and reassurance from them with it.