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 Lots of rat questions

i have an older rat (2.5 years) and two new babies, (4 mounths) and i have questions. 1 what do they like to play with? i have a few card board tubes but they dont seem to care about them so... what makes good toys? 2 whats the best food for growing babies? 3 how do i get the babies out with out scareing them. i want them to play but i dont want them to be scared to death of my hands? (the older one likes to come to me all on her own )


thanks in advance.
09/02/09  01:59pm

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Rattaleo
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   Message To: Wolfin   In reference to Message Id: 2066685


 Lots of rat questions

1) Toys: I use freakin’ everything. Card board boxes, paper towels, cat/dog/bird toys. My rats will always choose playing with ME over an object though - most likely because I feed them.
*I got this rubber dog toy - it’s a training toy. You put a treat in side of it and they have to figure out how to get it out. Loves it.
*I’ve also heard of "Pea fishing". Bowl of water - with some peas.

2)Lab blocks are awesome. But ya gotta add some boiled egg, strawberries, blue berries, carrots, potatos, yada yada.

3) Get something yummy (chunk of fruit), open the cage and sit there. Don’t try to grab them, let them come to you. They have to trust you before they can love you. :) It takes time - don’t rush it.



09/02/09  03:28pm

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Wolfin
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   Message To: Rattaleo   In reference to Message Id: 2066732


 Lots of rat questions

thanks i found some bird toys too (because there was one in your pic) i and tried some of your suggestions and after a while they came over so im gonna do it again is there any thing they shouldnt play with?



09/04/09  02:42pm

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Rattaleo
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   Message To: Wolfin   In reference to Message Id: 2067653


 Lots of rat questions

I stay away from plasticy things, waxy things, toxic things. If it’s safe for a critter or a baby you should be ok. My sister’s rat chewed on a candle once - very sick!

My guys love bells! They like making noise. You know the mouse toys (for cats)? They actually like chewing them up.. It’s very disturbing. But hilarious.



09/04/09  07:07pm


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