ksigrist
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I previously posted about needing to rehome 3 young rats that I got after a friend couldn't handle them. Well, 6 weeks later and I guess I'm a rat mom! They're currently in a double CN cage with a ton of enrichment that is ever changing. But I was not prepared for this and I am stuggling with handling/bonding with them.
The girls are about 4 months old. They are playful and active and incredibly curious about me. I give them treats out of my hand and spend loads of time talking to them, but the second it's just my hand there they bite...hard. almost always drawing blood. They dont leave after, just investigate more. They dont seem nervous...wherever I am they press their faces against the cage waiting til I come back to talk to them or give them a blueberry or 2. I am just so discouraged and want to be able to bond with them to give them a good life and make them as happy as possible. I spoon feed them mashed fruits regularly and they are completely calm during that. What can I do?
The girls are about 4 months old. They are playful and active and incredibly curious about me. I give them treats out of my hand and spend loads of time talking to them, but the second it's just my hand there they bite...hard. almost always drawing blood. They dont leave after, just investigate more. They dont seem nervous...wherever I am they press their faces against the cage waiting til I come back to talk to them or give them a blueberry or 2. I am just so discouraged and want to be able to bond with them to give them a good life and make them as happy as possible. I spoon feed them mashed fruits regularly and they are completely calm during that. What can I do?
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