The Rat Thread

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original thread by UnicornDoingDressage
recreated due to thread abandonment
photo credit bigcheeserodents.com

Welcome to the official rat thread, where we discuss all things to
do with rats. There are multiple threads to do with rodents where
they may discuss rats too, however this thread is strictly for the
discussion of rats.

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- Respect others and their opinions. You don't have to love rats to
be a part of this thread.

- Avoid name-calling or any other form of harassment, directly or
indirectly.

- The moderators of the thread will deal with lighter situations,
however violation of the CS rules will result in CS Mods.

- You do not need a rat to join the thread or be a part of it.

- Do not request for medical advice, however asking if an issue
is 'normal' or not is completely fine.

Please do not violate these rules in any way, shape or form.
There are no warnings and only temporary (short) bans.

Bans-
none!

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To become a moderator, please stay fairly active and I will
PM you about you becoming one!

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How many rats do you own;;
What brought you to the rat thread;;
Do your rats know any tricks;;




yellow;|0 rats|
Deac.|1 rat|4 tricks|
rk900.|1 rat|1 trick|
vist|0 rat|
rat|23 rats|6 tricks|

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Should I buy one, two or three rats?
Rats are social, pack animals and therefore need to be in at least
pairs. Unless you plan on fixing them, get two same-sex rats to
prevent accidental litters. Different sex pairs can live together,
but please consider neutering/spaying them, as they can have
170-240 kits a year!

How large should my cage be?
The minimum cage size for two rats is 72cm x 36cm x 44cm,
however it is recommended to have a larger cage. Additionally,
if you already have a cage, use the rat cage calculator to work
out how many rats it can comfortably accommodate.

Is there any difference between female and male rats?
Males tend, but not always, are calmer than females, who are
more active. Despite this all rats have their own individual
personalities and you may find your female is calmer than a
male.

My rats have bloody eyes - is this normal?
The 'blood' is actually something called porphyrin. Ruby eyed
rats are more likely to have this reddish-substance on their
nose/eyes. Porphyrin is basically the rats tears, and they
typically have this when having a cold, respiratory issues
or their eyes are just dry. Look out for other symptoms,
otherwise it's likely nothing to worry about.

[cornspurrd.]

How many rats do you own;; 1 (his buddies died but he didn't live with them anyways, hes one of the very few who doesn't enjoy companionship)

What brought you to the rat thread;; I just love rats,,

Do your rats know any tricks;; Spin, shake, platform, and tunnel.

[zamatsenga]

How many rats do you own;; 1 ( his litter mate in deseased)
What brought you to the rat thread;; Curiosity
Do your rats know any tricks;; He's litter-trained? Not sure whether that is considered a 'trick' c:

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So, I've been looking at the Savic Suite Royal XL rat cage as it looks like one of the better rat cages. Has anybody used this?

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No, But the bar spacing is wide so if you have girls or young rats, Or plan on getting females or young rats in the future i do not recommend it.

[gamorasass]

How many rats do you own;; 1. Templeton is my old grumpy boy and won't take to another rat ever since his brother died.
What brought you to the rat thread;; Rats are great <3
Do your rats know any tricks;; Spin. (And litter trained)

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No, But the bar spacing is wide so if you have girls or young rats, Or plan on getting females or young rats in the future i do not recommend it.

i don't quite understand the bar spacing as the site i read it on said it was
1.4 x 13.7 cm with a 3mm bar thickness. i checked some customer photos
and reviews, and everyone said it was perfect. regardless, it's quite out o
f my budget, maybe some other options.


(not my photo)