i never thought of doing it this way!!! thank you soooooo much. honestly my ratties are so much more enjoyable when they are clean. and this will make them feel better too!
Too bad I always keep my pet rats on old newspapers (cheap, non-toxic, fun and easy to clean every other day :p). If I want them to use a reserved area as a toilet I suppose I'd have to switch to a new bedding, then put the new bedding in the reserved area and after they learn to use the reserved area with the new bedding, I can switch back to having newspapers on the bottom again right?
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Uhm, rat's don't even relize there poohing. I'm not trying to be a hater, I just want u to know before u waste ur time....Rat's can NOT be litter trained...
@etanna I know that there smart. But just because soemthing is smart doesn't mean it doesn't have other flaws. Rat's don't even relize that there poohing/peeing....so good lukc litter training ur rats, it'll never happen...
@etanna Did I say rats aren't smart? No I didn't. They ARE very smart. I'm not dumb, I know there smart, my sister told me that they don't even relize that there going to the bathroom. Don't blame me.
@0xyoursweet666x0 Actaully, if u bothered to watch my videos, u would know I own a rat now. His name is Rose, and I love him. I'm not saying rat's aren't intellegient, I'm just saying that it's a waste of ur time to litter train them, as they can't be litter trained. I have also owned another rat, named Norman. I actaully didn't own it, it was my sisters, so it was her decision when she decided to give it up :(
@bunnyhelp101 I've had 10 female rats and all 10 of them have been litter trained, if they were out of their cage running around and needed to use the toilet, they would jump back in their cage and use the litter box. What you're saying is false.
@AmberLouMakeup Okkkkkkkkkkkk, maybe that's ur rats, but my sister said they can't be trained, so talk ot her ;) and i usually agree with my sister (well....sometimes) she said that they dont even notice that there poohing :D
Your a retard, rats can be litter trained.. Ive had about 30 rats in total and every single one was litter trained except one who got really sick, you dont know what your talking about.
@bunnyhelp101 I beg to differ. When I first got my rats they pooed in the bed, in my clothes; everywhere. Now they never poo anywhere except their cage unless they're out for a very long time. And they always poo in the same area in the cage. Good try though.
@bunnyhelp101 i put a rock in the corner of my rat's cage and began to notice that she would go and stand on the rock and poop and pee behind the rock...she doesn't poop while she walks she actually gets settled and then poops. so ya they do realize what they're doing, they're not dumb...
@destinyanna You just have to put them together, they will fight for about a week but that's normal. The only thing is that if after a while they are still fighting and drawing blood then you have to seperate them c: I have 2 female rats and they fight occasionally but that's just what you have to expect. I hope I helped c:
I've had 2 rats and didn't even realise that they needed training because i put 1 poo of theirs in the tray and they never missed since. I'm pretty sure they both pee's in the litter tray too except when they were too lazy to move from bed ¬.¬
Thanks for the vid for any rats I may get in future :)
Very well done video, I like how you were straight forward with how you explained everything.. looks like I will need to find something my rats can start training with- I may have to wait with my older ones, they are quite set in their ways. My cages are parrot cages and all the raisins end up in teh pan below the grate at the bottom of the cage, so its like their trained already but they do have a favorite corner to do it in- must use that to my advantage! Thanks again for posting the video!
you have NO idea how much people like you is aprechiated!!! ty so extremely a lot for sharing your experience, knowledge and sweetness. i <3 the internets and the good ppl behind it! <3
How old should they be because I got new baby rats but I don't know if they're that used to the groundbut I use the same ground as the pet store I got them from. PLZ reply! :)
Great video! Although, I do believe you may want to take that wood out. Rats hardly ever pee and poo in a litter box. Normally they will just poo in it. If they pee on that wood it will mold. I'm sure you already have taken it out but I just wanted to inform you! Great VIDEO! I wish I could get my girls to poo in the littler box. I tried to train them to do it, but they said no...
@CameronRobinson6 mine are actually best at peeing in their litter. i do have a litterbox of some sort in almost every accessible corner of their cage. they occasionally poop out of the boxes (only in the cage though) but they like to be in corners when they pee
My ratties like to sleep in the litter box. They used to use it till i switched from shavings as bedding to a towel and now they go EVERYWHERE. Advice?
@CaptainXCorkie try ground walnut shell. it's a little messy but most rats like it for peeing. and maybe you should switch back to shavings if they were good with that before! (aspen, not cedar or pine)
also i found a hamster litter that also works well. less messy and better at odor control than walnut, but more expensive. my ratties played with it the first night, but my morning they decided it was their litter.
@CaptainXCorkie also...maybe they want bedding they can move around and bunch up...perhaps that's why they're sleeping in the litter box now. do you have a good nesting box? give them plain paper towel scraps to play with :) my babies are always stuffing their boxes with bedding and paper towels to make them snug.
Is that a Siamese rat? The red eyed? He looks just like my Noah :) I have 4 boys. One's a rex, brown, capped-hooded, 1yr 4/5 months, a mink/silver berkshire, a sandy coloured (don't know the proper colour name) self, and a siamese, all aged about 4 months :)
Great video :) I've been trying to litter train my two rats... they seem a bit resistant so far. I also have several foster rats, and they're hard to litter train since I only have them until they get adopted! But good videos, thanks! Will keep trying!
they do pee in the litter box as well but not ALWAYS :P depends on how early and how well you train them i guess. and yes if you show them a litter box when they are out for free roam time they will use the litter box instead of pooing on the floor just remember to reward reward reward
my rats keep urinating on there ledges and i have to keep cleaning it with tissue because they run it and start to smell and get all yellow and stinky (so i bath them ) so im trying to find out how to litter train for wee can u help plz??? thanks Btw good vid and ill try it :)
that's a hard habit to break them of cause they are marking territory try putting a small litter box on the shelf they like to pee on most to help catch most of it. i like to use desk organizers from the Tupperware section at walmart the are small hard square and plastic so they are easy to clean
it will save you a lot of money in the long run on the litter and be sure to use litter that is safe for the rats do not use soft wood shavings like pine or spruce.
so if i understand you correctly, you train them like a cat exept you put some poo in the litter and reward them for pooing in the right place?
libertytooth 6 days ago
i never thought of doing it this way!!! thank you soooooo much. honestly my ratties are so much more enjoyable when they are clean. and this will make them feel better too!
kiwihead441 1 month ago
i hope it was an accident that the female got pregnet.
beautyfan66 2 months ago
@beautyfan66 Because god forbid somebody make some baby rats if they damn well please.
/sarcasm
ImFlareonBitch 2 months ago
Too bad I always keep my pet rats on old newspapers (cheap, non-toxic, fun and easy to clean every other day :p). If I want them to use a reserved area as a toilet I suppose I'd have to switch to a new bedding, then put the new bedding in the reserved area and after they learn to use the reserved area with the new bedding, I can switch back to having newspapers on the bottom again right?
They love tearing up newspapers :p.
FHomeBrew 3 months ago
You have some beautiful rats!
noimnotreallyasian 4 months ago
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Uhm, rat's don't even relize there poohing. I'm not trying to be a hater, I just want u to know before u waste ur time....Rat's can NOT be litter trained...
bunnyhelp101 5 months ago
@bunnyhelp101 uhm...yes they can rats are extremely intelligent
etanna 5 months ago 12
@etanna I know that there smart. But just because soemthing is smart doesn't mean it doesn't have other flaws. Rat's don't even relize that there poohing/peeing....so good lukc litter training ur rats, it'll never happen...
bunnyhelp101 5 months ago
@bunnyhelp101 there are an endless array of videos of people who trained their rats to poo in the toilet and or a litter box.
Nutty2087 4 months ago
@Nutty2087 i know, im just taking from my sisters word :P
bunnyhelp101 4 months ago
@bunnyhelp101 oh okay lol
Nutty2087 4 months ago
@etanna Did I say rats aren't smart? No I didn't. They ARE very smart. I'm not dumb, I know there smart, my sister told me that they don't even relize that there going to the bathroom. Don't blame me.
bunnyhelp101 2 months ago
@etanna rats are just as intellegent as dogs!
bubba5115 1 month ago
@bunnyhelp101 have you owned rats? my guess is no
0xyoursweet666x0 5 months ago
@0xyoursweet666x0 Actaully, if u bothered to watch my videos, u would know I own a rat now. His name is Rose, and I love him. I'm not saying rat's aren't intellegient, I'm just saying that it's a waste of ur time to litter train them, as they can't be litter trained. I have also owned another rat, named Norman. I actaully didn't own it, it was my sisters, so it was her decision when she decided to give it up :(
bunnyhelp101 5 months ago
@bunnyhelp101 I've had 10 female rats and all 10 of them have been litter trained, if they were out of their cage running around and needed to use the toilet, they would jump back in their cage and use the litter box. What you're saying is false.
AmberLouMakeup 5 months ago
@AmberLouMakeup Okkkkkkkkkkkk, maybe that's ur rats, but my sister said they can't be trained, so talk ot her ;) and i usually agree with my sister (well....sometimes) she said that they dont even notice that there poohing :D
bunnyhelp101 5 months ago
@bunnyhelp101
Your a retard, rats can be litter trained.. Ive had about 30 rats in total and every single one was litter trained except one who got really sick, you dont know what your talking about.
kelsijackson16 5 months ago
@kelsijackson16 Cool. Don't call people retards, it's rude. I have my opinion, u have urs, congratz ;)
bunnyhelp101 5 months ago
@bunnyhelp101 I beg to differ. When I first got my rats they pooed in the bed, in my clothes; everywhere. Now they never poo anywhere except their cage unless they're out for a very long time. And they always poo in the same area in the cage. Good try though.
JayGigantic 4 months ago
@JayGigantic Wow, good for u, smart one :)
bunnyhelp101 4 months ago
@bunnyhelp101 i put a rock in the corner of my rat's cage and began to notice that she would go and stand on the rock and poop and pee behind the rock...she doesn't poop while she walks she actually gets settled and then poops. so ya they do realize what they're doing, they're not dumb...
Baby6att 2 months ago
@Baby6att That's wonderful! :D I never said they were dumb there very smart and I know that. GOSH.
bunnyhelp101 2 months ago
@bunnyhelp101 rats can be litter tained dumb ass some rats are smarter than certain dogs. =.=
144vass 2 months ago
Thank you for this vid.. My rat is using the litterbox, and soon, i can use blankets in the cage... Love it, ;)
revengethirst 6 months ago
look like i mean
AbbyIsMyWeim 6 months ago
i want rats but my mom wont let me :p
p.s did the babies come yet... if yes please tell me what they liik like
AbbyIsMyWeim 6 months ago
I have a rat named Toddy... and today, i'll start the litterbox straining.. :D I really really hope that it's gonna work out for me... :)
(LoveRatz)
revengethirst 6 months ago
hi i have two rats and they r both girls but they dont really get along how do i get them to get along? right now they are in seperate cages
destinyanna 7 months ago
@destinyanna You just have to put them together, they will fight for about a week but that's normal. The only thing is that if after a while they are still fighting and drawing blood then you have to seperate them c: I have 2 female rats and they fight occasionally but that's just what you have to expect. I hope I helped c:
xXFoxPawXx 7 months ago
I was wondering when should u get ur rat like if there a baby o r if there an adult. im pretty sure u get them when there a baby right? :(
raidingdewd 7 months ago
how big will a hooded rat get
AreYouBoredShow 7 months ago
cute rats
Anoek66 8 months ago
wow u touching rat poo with yo handddddds ,dirty, but cool rats
sk8terboi24245 8 months ago
Nice video, I just started litter training my rats today too. I was surprised at how well they did right away =D
Lynxika 8 months ago
hi im trying so hard to train my rats but they would still poo everywhere have any other tips on litterbox training
Ashymay3 9 months ago
I've had 2 rats and didn't even realise that they needed training because i put 1 poo of theirs in the tray and they never missed since. I'm pretty sure they both pee's in the litter tray too except when they were too lazy to move from bed ¬.¬
Thanks for the vid for any rats I may get in future :)
woohootoodles 9 months ago
Do I need 2 buy a litter box or can i use a plastic contaner
wolfstar1001 9 months ago
Very well done video, I like how you were straight forward with how you explained everything.. looks like I will need to find something my rats can start training with- I may have to wait with my older ones, they are quite set in their ways. My cages are parrot cages and all the raisins end up in teh pan below the grate at the bottom of the cage, so its like their trained already but they do have a favorite corner to do it in- must use that to my advantage! Thanks again for posting the video!
littlesqueakersrats 11 months ago
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my rats will do mojority of their buisness in the box but they always do other poos around there cage. should i just keep picking up the other poo?
bbtastic1 1 year ago
my rats will do mojority of their buisness in the box but they always do other poos around there cage. should i just keep picking up the other poo?
bbtastic1 1 year ago
What do you use as the litter?
vampcreature 1 year ago
poopies XD
bbtastic1 1 year ago
ummmm gloves maybe?
luckysod04 1 year ago
you have NO idea how much people like you is aprechiated!!! ty so extremely a lot for sharing your experience, knowledge and sweetness. i <3 the internets and the good ppl behind it! <3
crystina99 1 year ago 16
this is a dream come true. and ZOMFG I LOVE RATS
crystina99 1 year ago
Thx 4 the info I hope u wash ur hands lol
iTapedYou 1 year ago
I might try this for my girls, it would make cage cleaning sooo much easier! LOL :) and ur rats are cute!!!
mindymay270 1 year ago
How old should they be because I got new baby rats but I don't know if they're that used to the groundbut I use the same ground as the pet store I got them from. PLZ reply! :)
braedon96 1 year ago
how many rats are suitable in this cage? im looking at this model...
iluvhorses9616 1 year ago
how do you put the word bubbles in the video?
redfurwhightsol 1 year ago
Great video! Although, I do believe you may want to take that wood out. Rats hardly ever pee and poo in a litter box. Normally they will just poo in it. If they pee on that wood it will mold. I'm sure you already have taken it out but I just wanted to inform you! Great VIDEO! I wish I could get my girls to poo in the littler box. I tried to train them to do it, but they said no...
CameronRobinson6 1 year ago
@CameronRobinson6 mine are actually best at peeing in their litter. i do have a litterbox of some sort in almost every accessible corner of their cage. they occasionally poop out of the boxes (only in the cage though) but they like to be in corners when they pee
sobaak 1 year ago
What kind of blankets do you use or that are suitable?
lornamelodywelch 1 year ago
@lornamelodywelch
i just used baby blankets made of fleece
etanna 1 year ago
@lornamelodywelch rats are aloud to have fleece cause they cant chew it. it is very hard for them to rip it and chew it.
BCKProductions2000 1 year ago
@lornamelodywelch Fleece is best, any other fabric can have strings that could get wrapped around their feet, legs or tail and cause injury.
littlesqueakersrats 11 months ago
stop calling ur big belly :Dx
AFCWIGI23 1 year ago
My ratties like to sleep in the litter box. They used to use it till i switched from shavings as bedding to a towel and now they go EVERYWHERE. Advice?
I have litter in their litter box.
CaptainXCorkie 1 year ago
@CaptainXCorkie try ground walnut shell. it's a little messy but most rats like it for peeing. and maybe you should switch back to shavings if they were good with that before! (aspen, not cedar or pine)
also i found a hamster litter that also works well. less messy and better at odor control than walnut, but more expensive. my ratties played with it the first night, but my morning they decided it was their litter.
sobaak 1 year ago
@CaptainXCorkie also...maybe they want bedding they can move around and bunch up...perhaps that's why they're sleeping in the litter box now. do you have a good nesting box? give them plain paper towel scraps to play with :) my babies are always stuffing their boxes with bedding and paper towels to make them snug.
sobaak 1 year ago
im gonna potty train my rat but im getting 3 more rats this weekend how can i train them vuz it's not THERE poop
MsGymnast4life 1 year ago
do u use sand as the ground?
MsGymnast4life 1 year ago 3
@MsGymnast4life
no i use blankets
etanna 1 year ago
How are her babies now? You still have any?
SpawnRat 1 year ago
I like the noise the poo makes when you drop it on the plate *ching*
I dont know why haha
BeckyForTheLULs 1 year ago
Thx! I have learned 2 cool/nice tricks I can teach rats...haha...:)
frecklykass 1 year ago
Is that a Siamese rat? The red eyed? He looks just like my Noah :) I have 4 boys. One's a rex, brown, capped-hooded, 1yr 4/5 months, a mink/silver berkshire, a sandy coloured (don't know the proper colour name) self, and a siamese, all aged about 4 months :)
Kerrigan2312 1 year ago
poodles..hehehehehe :)
BlueBoots720 1 year ago 17
@BlueBoots720 lol totally agree!
cc2u4u 1 year ago
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What cage are you using?
Cute rats, thanks :)
RatsPal 1 year ago
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RatsPal 1 year ago
Do rats bite?
lauraleesmithagain 1 year ago
Only out of fear or an illness. Not often I come across a rat who bites. :]
o0Psy0o 1 year ago
@lauraleesmithagain rats dont bite normally if you dont handle them enough then they will
just saying dont get a bite and a nibble mixed up they DONT feel the same
RandomBuds1721 1 year ago
Why not just fill the whole bottom with bedding? you have to sanitize the cage weekly, anyway...
CatMaster87932 2 years ago
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CatMaster87932 2 years ago
im getting 3 rats all boys and do i get a metal or a plastic one pls relpy
lionheartrocks78 2 years ago
Go for the metal. Rats love to chew plastic and its not good for them. Hope I helped =]
123WintersAngel123 2 years ago
Great video :) I've been trying to litter train my two rats... they seem a bit resistant so far. I also have several foster rats, and they're hard to litter train since I only have them until they get adopted! But good videos, thanks! Will keep trying!
peepchick101 2 years ago
Where did you get your rats? just wondering.
spear211 2 years ago
Hi nice vid! Do they pee in the litterbox as well and what if they are free in the room? Do they return to their cage to poop? Thanks!
TanKimLi 2 years ago
they do pee in the litter box as well but not ALWAYS :P depends on how early and how well you train them i guess. and yes if you show them a litter box when they are out for free roam time they will use the litter box instead of pooing on the floor just remember to reward reward reward
etanna 2 years ago 2
Okay Thanks a lot!! =D it's really helpful. Good luck!
TanKimLi 2 years ago
my rats keep urinating on there ledges and i have to keep cleaning it with tissue because they run it and start to smell and get all yellow and stinky (so i bath them ) so im trying to find out how to litter train for wee can u help plz??? thanks Btw good vid and ill try it :)
NatAndHisRats 2 years ago
that's a hard habit to break them of cause they are marking territory try putting a small litter box on the shelf they like to pee on most to help catch most of it. i like to use desk organizers from the Tupperware section at walmart the are small hard square and plastic so they are easy to clean
etanna 2 years ago
omg ive been looking for someone on youtube to show a vid like this, ive had 3 rats, zippy, zipper, and zoozoo and i got the litterbox think
and idk how to use it =[,
j3ssica77 2 years ago
it will save you a lot of money in the long run on the litter and be sure to use litter that is safe for the rats do not use soft wood shavings like pine or spruce.
etanna 2 years ago
you said do not use pine?? that is what the pet store had me buy yesterday for my rat when i got him. . . any idea what is best to use ??
frostbite106 1 year ago
im gonna try that when my rats are older. lol, i like your lil comments you put for ur rats.
ladyshifty90 2 years ago