PitLuvs
Well-Known Member
Shai is just NOT rat friendly at all. He wants nothing to do with being around the other boys. *sigh*
I did the neutral intro today in the tub, he attacked everyone and the boys were all hiding in the corner curled up together. They want nothing to do with him either. Even being around the boys makes Shai more agressive towards us, as well as making the boys attack our hands. Just not a pleasent situation. It isnt a matter of squeeks, its violent. He kicks, lunges, bites to the point of removing fur. Ive never seen a rat this agressive except my ol boy Buddy, and he was always content to be alone.
Ive decided to give Shai the Marchioro cage, and the boys have the 695. They are content with the space, and happy to be away from the evil brother. Shai is burxxing up a storm in his new digs, he seems so much more calm in a smaller place.
So we have 3 choices.
1. Rehome Shai to someone who can deal with his agressive behavior towards other rats or one that will be content with him being alone.
2. Leave him be as a singleton here, but I clearly do not have room for 2 cages in our apartment. It can be done though and I do not want to give up on him.
3. Have him neuterd, but that cannot take place till March/April of next year. With Christmas, #2 due its just not possible to make the trip and pay the neuter (Halifax is a good peice from here).
As it stands option 2 is in effect. But I'm torn. I have thought about asking his previous owner to take him back. She guarenteed he was friendly, got along great with everyone, loved her dog. But the rat I took home is 100% the opposite.
:sad3: Any comments welcome, I take things well. I know some might be upset with my situation and am willing to learn from those who have more experiance with agressive ratties.
I did the neutral intro today in the tub, he attacked everyone and the boys were all hiding in the corner curled up together. They want nothing to do with him either. Even being around the boys makes Shai more agressive towards us, as well as making the boys attack our hands. Just not a pleasent situation. It isnt a matter of squeeks, its violent. He kicks, lunges, bites to the point of removing fur. Ive never seen a rat this agressive except my ol boy Buddy, and he was always content to be alone.
Ive decided to give Shai the Marchioro cage, and the boys have the 695. They are content with the space, and happy to be away from the evil brother. Shai is burxxing up a storm in his new digs, he seems so much more calm in a smaller place.
So we have 3 choices.
1. Rehome Shai to someone who can deal with his agressive behavior towards other rats or one that will be content with him being alone.
2. Leave him be as a singleton here, but I clearly do not have room for 2 cages in our apartment. It can be done though and I do not want to give up on him.
3. Have him neuterd, but that cannot take place till March/April of next year. With Christmas, #2 due its just not possible to make the trip and pay the neuter (Halifax is a good peice from here).
As it stands option 2 is in effect. But I'm torn. I have thought about asking his previous owner to take him back. She guarenteed he was friendly, got along great with everyone, loved her dog. But the rat I took home is 100% the opposite.
:sad3: Any comments welcome, I take things well. I know some might be upset with my situation and am willing to learn from those who have more experiance with agressive ratties.