RatsForever
Well-Known Member
Hello Ratty Fans,
I was wondering, do rats display jealousy? Currently Iâm fostering a sweet boy, Lunar, and since he is alone in a cage I often spend time with him so he wonât feel lonely. Well, my own rats have been acting oddly since Iâve been spending time with Lunar. My rats, with the exception of Remi, are not cuddly and would prefer to explore than sit on momâs lap for any sort of attention, unless treats are involved. My rats are adventure seekers not I-want-momâs-attention rats. Since Lunar, however, things have mysteriously changed. Now, they do seek my attention! For examples, when I open the cage door for playtime, they often head straight for the playpen or the floor but now they climb all over me and will let me give them scritches and kisses. This morning Emma climbed up on my shoulder and just sat there bruxing. Sunday Poe and Raven curled-up in my arms and let me rub them for 15 minutes! Lunar follows me around the apartment and responds to my voice but my crew only responds to my voice if I say the word âtreatâ. Now, if I start speaking they all respond. Itâs like my independent rats have been replaced by these alien cuddle rat species. Donât get me wrong, Iâm not complaining but I just find it odd.
I was wondering, do rats display jealousy? Currently Iâm fostering a sweet boy, Lunar, and since he is alone in a cage I often spend time with him so he wonât feel lonely. Well, my own rats have been acting oddly since Iâve been spending time with Lunar. My rats, with the exception of Remi, are not cuddly and would prefer to explore than sit on momâs lap for any sort of attention, unless treats are involved. My rats are adventure seekers not I-want-momâs-attention rats. Since Lunar, however, things have mysteriously changed. Now, they do seek my attention! For examples, when I open the cage door for playtime, they often head straight for the playpen or the floor but now they climb all over me and will let me give them scritches and kisses. This morning Emma climbed up on my shoulder and just sat there bruxing. Sunday Poe and Raven curled-up in my arms and let me rub them for 15 minutes! Lunar follows me around the apartment and responds to my voice but my crew only responds to my voice if I say the word âtreatâ. Now, if I start speaking they all respond. Itâs like my independent rats have been replaced by these alien cuddle rat species. Donât get me wrong, Iâm not complaining but I just find it odd.