Zanya
Rat Enthusiast
So in a DCN I have 4 males. First there was Elliott and Teddy, the two brothers. Then Ludwig was added. Then finally Maddox. Now, Maddox was a rescue from a pet store(bad, I know. But we had a connection...). Maddox is terrified most of the time. I try to cuddle him, feed him treats, etc. I've had him a few months now. He is so skiddish. Sometimes he will squeak when I pick him up. Something bad must've happened to him. That's another story, but it contributes to this one.
The boys are perfectly fine in the daytime. They all cuddle and sleep together. They're angels.
Night-time is terrible. I get up multiple times a night by squealing to go in there and tell them to cut it out. Teddy chases poor Maddox around the whole DCN. Maddox is crying the whole time. There are never injuries. I've seen them all pick on Maddox at least once. But Teddy is the main culprit. They are in a different room than my bedroom so I don't know exactly what happens. After I go in there Maddox sits or lays on one of the ledges and stays there. He will squeak if I go in there and pick him up. I think some bullying is going on but they are fine during the day! Normally I can tell what I need to do but I'm stuck. Neutering really isn't an option right now because I'd have to save up for it and it'd take a while. Please help me :stupid:
I've attached a picture of Maddox because he's too cute
The boys are perfectly fine in the daytime. They all cuddle and sleep together. They're angels.
Night-time is terrible. I get up multiple times a night by squealing to go in there and tell them to cut it out. Teddy chases poor Maddox around the whole DCN. Maddox is crying the whole time. There are never injuries. I've seen them all pick on Maddox at least once. But Teddy is the main culprit. They are in a different room than my bedroom so I don't know exactly what happens. After I go in there Maddox sits or lays on one of the ledges and stays there. He will squeak if I go in there and pick him up. I think some bullying is going on but they are fine during the day! Normally I can tell what I need to do but I'm stuck. Neutering really isn't an option right now because I'd have to save up for it and it'd take a while. Please help me :stupid:
I've attached a picture of Maddox because he's too cute
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