@Agoostaholic I considered that cage as unsuitable cause it's too small, even though rats are small they need lots of space and they love to climb, which I don't think this cage provides. I personally wouldn't keep a rat in this cage unless they were ill or was introducing new rats to each other, you could maybe think about adding an extension on it, or buying a new cage, but that can be pretty expensive. If your rat is happy enough & is out alot, then it might be ok the way it is just now.
I had a rat when i was like 8 and i had a relatively small wire cage like the one you said was unsuitable but it only spent time in there to sleep, i got a new one and i got a new cage that is the exact model as the one on the slide with the unsuitables. how can i make it suitable
@gamesaver1000 I never said they could, nor did I give my rats any chocolate. They get chocolate look-a-like buttons especially made for small pets, and when my rat ran away with the crunchie that she took out of the bin, I took it off her immediately.
@jengagem it's entirely up to you what gender you get. Male rats are known to be a bit more slow/lazy, but unrelated males tend to end up fighting over territory. Females are a bit more alert/engerised. The rats in the video here are females, personally I'd always get females, but depends if you want a rat who is full of enegry who can play with or a rat who can just sit and give cuddles to :)
@TheYoghurt42@jeang13 I do agree with you about the pet shop, I got my two rats together, one of them was 6 months old & never been handled properly before. However, here in Scotland, there is barely any rat breeders, so we have no option but to go to a pet shop & I suggested keeping a rat in two seperate cages, but near each other as at college, they had to do that to a male rat & he wasn't depressed at all, which is the only reason why I suggested it, personally I'd never keep a rat alone :)
Excellent video, your information is very good and, for once, correct. However, I just want to add that although SOME discharge around the eyes is normal, excessive discharge is usually a sign of stress or illness.
@heyyy0itsmeee well they can live in aqauriums, it's just better for them not to, they have bad respiratory, so it would be kinder for them to stay in a cage. :)
@heyyy0itsmeee Rats have very delicate respiratory systems and aquariums let smells build up, which can give them respiratory infections and breathing problems for life. Wire cages let the air flow freely instead of building up, and are therefore a much better option.
@jeang13 I guess it depends on your lifestyle. If you're home alot and can spend alot of time with him so he doesn't get lonely or depressed then I suppose it would be okay. Another option could be to get two seperate cages, but keep them close together so he can still smell, see and communicate with another rat, but unable to fight. Personally I would only keep a rat on their own as a last resort. But at the end of the day, the option is up to you :)
Hi, iv ownd rats before so i know the basic of care but when i had my 2 males they faught, since they did it mostly at night my mom got angry and we had to give them away, but i now have the oportunity to get another (and dont really want females). I would be getting them in a pet store, asuming that these rats are not all related and have not grown up together so most likley do not all like eachother. So my question to you is if i am to get another rat is it okay to only get one (Male)?
@jeang13 The most likely cause for your previous rats' fighting is hormonal aggression. Sadly, very few pet shops breed to prevent hormonal aggression and so most rats that you get from a pet shop will have it. It can be fixed by getting your rats neutered, or stopping the problem before it begins by buying from a breeder instead because if they are responsible they won't have hormonal aggression in their breeding lines. Having a rat live alone is not a kind option at all - they get too lonely.
Great video, I hope anyone new to rats or thinking of getting some watch this and be informed correctly. Also gave me some ideas for fun things to do with my boys so thanks :)
How big does a home made rat cage for 2 rats have to be?
RuthandKenzie 1 month ago
i have 2 rats thay love do all that stuf but some times i go to my dads 4 day whut do i do then or 6 whut do i do tell me
hunter1155981 2 months ago
@KataraZuko because rats have bad respiratory and should be kept in a wire cage as this will supply them with better air circulation :) xx
xoxjayniexox 3 months ago
Why can't they be kept in aquariums if they're big enough?
KataraZuko 3 months ago
@Agoostaholic I considered that cage as unsuitable cause it's too small, even though rats are small they need lots of space and they love to climb, which I don't think this cage provides. I personally wouldn't keep a rat in this cage unless they were ill or was introducing new rats to each other, you could maybe think about adding an extension on it, or buying a new cage, but that can be pretty expensive. If your rat is happy enough & is out alot, then it might be ok the way it is just now.
xoxjayniexox 7 months ago
I had a rat when i was like 8 and i had a relatively small wire cage like the one you said was unsuitable but it only spent time in there to sleep, i got a new one and i got a new cage that is the exact model as the one on the slide with the unsuitables. how can i make it suitable
Agoostaholic 7 months ago
good vid
cmoloney96 7 months ago
@Andeye247 It is really important to get them in pairs, they need company, someone to play with, to groom etc. :)
xoxjayniexox 8 months ago
How important is it to get rats in pairs? I want to get a rat but would prefer having just the 1. Awesome video btw!
Andeye247 8 months ago
@Andeye247 It's probably one of the most important thing about owning rats. 2 is no different then 1, you just have an extra buddy.
RoscoTheRat 6 months ago
@gamesaver1000 I never said they could, nor did I give my rats any chocolate. They get chocolate look-a-like buttons especially made for small pets, and when my rat ran away with the crunchie that she took out of the bin, I took it off her immediately.
xoxjayniexox 9 months ago
apprantley rats cant have chocolate
gamesaver1000 9 months ago
@gamesaver1000 Untrue. Rats in-fact can have chocolate. Actually Dark Chocolate is a good thing to give your rat if they have a respiratory issue.
RoscoTheRat 6 months ago
@jengagem it's entirely up to you what gender you get. Male rats are known to be a bit more slow/lazy, but unrelated males tend to end up fighting over territory. Females are a bit more alert/engerised. The rats in the video here are females, personally I'd always get females, but depends if you want a rat who is full of enegry who can play with or a rat who can just sit and give cuddles to :)
xoxjayniexox 11 months ago
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jengagem 11 months ago
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jengagem 1 year ago
@TheYoghurt42 @jeang13 I do agree with you about the pet shop, I got my two rats together, one of them was 6 months old & never been handled properly before. However, here in Scotland, there is barely any rat breeders, so we have no option but to go to a pet shop & I suggested keeping a rat in two seperate cages, but near each other as at college, they had to do that to a male rat & he wasn't depressed at all, which is the only reason why I suggested it, personally I'd never keep a rat alone :)
xoxjayniexox 1 year ago
@TheYoghurt42 thank you, yes I know, I have made a seperate video about discharge & the link is in the video description.
xoxjayniexox 1 year ago
Excellent video, your information is very good and, for once, correct. However, I just want to add that although SOME discharge around the eyes is normal, excessive discharge is usually a sign of stress or illness.
TheYoghurt42 1 year ago
@heyyy0itsmeee well they can live in aqauriums, it's just better for them not to, they have bad respiratory, so it would be kinder for them to stay in a cage. :)
xoxjayniexox 1 year ago
why cant they live in aquariums
heyyy0itsmeee 1 year ago
@heyyy0itsmeee Rats have very delicate respiratory systems and aquariums let smells build up, which can give them respiratory infections and breathing problems for life. Wire cages let the air flow freely instead of building up, and are therefore a much better option.
TheYoghurt42 1 year ago
@swygert321 yeah, you could always give it a try and see if they like it! :)
xoxjayniexox 1 year ago
with the fishing for peas and other vegies would this work for guinea pigs as well because they might enjoy that
swygert321 1 year ago
@jeang13 I guess it depends on your lifestyle. If you're home alot and can spend alot of time with him so he doesn't get lonely or depressed then I suppose it would be okay. Another option could be to get two seperate cages, but keep them close together so he can still smell, see and communicate with another rat, but unable to fight. Personally I would only keep a rat on their own as a last resort. But at the end of the day, the option is up to you :)
xoxjayniexox 1 year ago
@xoxjayniexox thanks
jeang13 1 year ago
Hi, iv ownd rats before so i know the basic of care but when i had my 2 males they faught, since they did it mostly at night my mom got angry and we had to give them away, but i now have the oportunity to get another (and dont really want females). I would be getting them in a pet store, asuming that these rats are not all related and have not grown up together so most likley do not all like eachother. So my question to you is if i am to get another rat is it okay to only get one (Male)?
jeang13 1 year ago
@jeang13 The most likely cause for your previous rats' fighting is hormonal aggression. Sadly, very few pet shops breed to prevent hormonal aggression and so most rats that you get from a pet shop will have it. It can be fixed by getting your rats neutered, or stopping the problem before it begins by buying from a breeder instead because if they are responsible they won't have hormonal aggression in their breeding lines. Having a rat live alone is not a kind option at all - they get too lonely.
TheYoghurt42 1 year ago
@TheYoghurt42 thank you :)
jeang13 1 year ago
Great video, I hope anyone new to rats or thinking of getting some watch this and be informed correctly. Also gave me some ideas for fun things to do with my boys so thanks :)
wspadisaster 1 year ago