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I don’t want people to judge me. I won’t cope. I’m low enough...What's going on..? You edited your question out so people can't help you out with anything...
I don’t want people to judge me. I won’t cope. I’m low enough...
Just can’t cope with these rats - they are TERRIFIED of me. It’s not fair as this breeder lied and said they were well handled...
This is so reassuring thank you . I wish they knew how much I love animals . They might not be so impressed if they knew my doubts I was havingAlso, with little ones, it will sometimes be like a light bulb went on in their brain, and they realize that you come with yummy treats, and they will harass you no matter where you are. Mine will hear my bracelets jingle (I wear charms bracelets) and will lay at the side of their cage watching me with puppy dog eyes and begging for attention. If I walk past the cage, they follow me to the other side, and stare me down. When I'm cleaning the cages, my boys especially, will be huddled in the closest corner to me watching my every move! They will even fall asleep in the corner facing me, waiting for me to finish so I can pick them up and love them. They didn't always used to be like that. There was a time when they'd scatter if I came near (and most of mine I hand raised from birth). So please don't give up hope. Rat ownership can be challenging at times, and very rewarding.
I don’t want people to judge me. I won’t cope. I’m low enough...
Just can’t cope with these rats - they are TERRIFIED of me. It’s not fair as this breeder lied and said they were well handled...
I don’t want people to judge me. I won’t cope. I’m low enough...
Just can’t cope with these rats - they are TERRIFIED of me. It’s not fair as this breeder lied and said they were well handled...
From reading your replies I can kind of see what the problem is. It’s not your fault, and you just need to give your rats time. The same thing happened to me. I have had my rats for almost 3 weeks, and they were sooo terrified of me. I like to put their cage inside of the playpen I made out of boxes (go to YouTube and search to make one), and open the cage and sit there with their treats: talk to them, try to start slow with the treats in the cage, then go outside the cage with the treats. It might be difficult at first, as it was for me. I have been doing this everyday, and when they don’t come out I will trick them into their hammocks and pull the hammock out then shut the cage. Try not to force them into anything. Don’t chase them with your hand or anything just let them come to you on their own time. My babies love broccoli and sweet peas baby food. When they won’t come to me I will grab the hammock and put it in my lap under a blanket and give them treats so they are safe and feel secure in the hammock, but you’re close giving them treats letting them know you’re not going to hurt them. My boys will now run to me to get treats, climb on me, and tolerate me petting them when I give them treats. They might still be skittish and scared but they have improved a lot. Don’t give up on them, good luck!Never mind
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