ashana
Well-Known Member
Well we are still around but have not posted much at the rat shack lately as we are full of rescues and there is no end in sight.
Unfortunately everyone is wanting girls so at the end of last week i still had 9 boys to rehome. Then things got worse. A ranger from another area got in contact with me because they had found a box in a park. The box contained 8 adult rats and 7 pinky's. They had homes for 5 of the 6 males but the females and their babies were in limbo. The other rangers wanted to kill them so we got one of our foster carers to run down there and get these girls and last little guy.
Both girls are actually quite calm. They are both sharing the duties of the 7 bubs and everyone is settling in. Poor little darling are just lucky the ranger contacted me.
The down side, the girls were in the same box with the boys. These bubs look to be around 3-4 days old so the best we can tell have been with the boys for at least 2-3 days after delivery. We are preparing for another 2 litters as there is no way to stop this freight train if it is coming. No spaying as the bubs need their mums, and the girls i don't think, have the body condition for either surgery or more litters. They are probably around 6 months of age but underweight as best i can tell.
Some pic to make you go awww anyways..
One momma having a look around and munch while the other keeps the babies warm and safe.
Unfortunately everyone is wanting girls so at the end of last week i still had 9 boys to rehome. Then things got worse. A ranger from another area got in contact with me because they had found a box in a park. The box contained 8 adult rats and 7 pinky's. They had homes for 5 of the 6 males but the females and their babies were in limbo. The other rangers wanted to kill them so we got one of our foster carers to run down there and get these girls and last little guy.
Both girls are actually quite calm. They are both sharing the duties of the 7 bubs and everyone is settling in. Poor little darling are just lucky the ranger contacted me.
The down side, the girls were in the same box with the boys. These bubs look to be around 3-4 days old so the best we can tell have been with the boys for at least 2-3 days after delivery. We are preparing for another 2 litters as there is no way to stop this freight train if it is coming. No spaying as the bubs need their mums, and the girls i don't think, have the body condition for either surgery or more litters. They are probably around 6 months of age but underweight as best i can tell.
Some pic to make you go awww anyways..
One momma having a look around and munch while the other keeps the babies warm and safe.