Sharlees rattakisses
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sketchi said:I don't know what to do. :sad3: well, I have some questions for both of you, regardless.
chelle,
1) do you plan on adopting all 5 of them permanently, or just fostering them until you can find homes? if fostering, would you make sure to find them a home together?
2) would you be ok if I just 'loaned' you the CN, perhaps indefinitely, but perhaps only for a year or two--and if the rats are still alive when/if I return, would you be ok returning them to me (along with the CN)?
sharlee,
1) would he be with just his mom and sisters, or mom and sisters + kenny?
2) what if he just doesn't get along with someone? (how many females are there? I understand males and females generally get along, but I don't want him ganged-up against)
while I do think Tofu would be very happy (once he adjusted) in a group of females, I do wonder if the stress is worth it. though perhaps he can take it, he's pretty outgoing... if you'd asked for Poppy, on the other hand, I'd say no, haha. but Tofu... I really don't know, perhaps you'd be able to give him a lot of one-on-one time, I mean I saw how well-fed Milky was after a visit with you haha, so I'll really just... have to think about it.
The choice is up to you.
Tofu can be safely introduced into the group slowly with lots of group play times.
Tofu will be neutered as Kenny was and that makes the boys more mellow.
He also would be well loved and cared for just like my other ratties.
Everyone has there own opinions on this and that's okay.
With all the ratties I have had there have never been been any injuries beyond a few scratches.
I had a mixed cage with my oldies with 7 boys and 6 girlies and they lived nicely together.
It's all about patience.
Let me know. :cuddle:
Kenny and Olive are on my lap and Kenny is boggling like crazy!!
He is one happy fellow. :lol: