introducing older rats to younger rats?

[dani12345]

Hi! I have 3 adult males and I’ve been thinking about introducing a new rat to them. He is a baby and about 7 weeks old. Does anyone have any tips about going about this? I know about quarantining and introducing them on neutral territory and all that, but i just wanted to know if I should take extra precautions or if it would be better to give the new rat a buddy or something.

 

[Dena]

The new rat will need another baby around his age. Babies like to play a lot and need someone around their age. Also with the others being adults, if, God forbid, anything happens to them, you don't want the baby to be left alone. Also www.joinrats.com has lots of useful information on it.