Rat Question

I just recently bought 2 rats, one is a 6month old female the other is about a 3 month old male. The male is showing lots of interest in the female but she keeps pushing him around and getting ontop of him. Any suggestions?

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Originally Posted by Clear

I just recently bought 2 rats, one is a 6month old female the other is about a 3 month old male. The male is showing lots of interest in the female but she keeps pushing him around and getting ontop of him. Any suggestions?

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It's probably just her trying to gain dominance over him. Is she much bigger than he is?

Is she just grooming him? I wouldnt worry so much about it. Females go into heat every 5 days. When she does, the male will get it done. He'll follow her around, she may squeal and make a big loud fuss, but he'll eventually win her over. ;)

Maybe so, the make is just a little smaller, not much. Shes not the one screaming lol he is!

They must be matting now, I see him jump on her back for a second, she makes a noise and its over lol

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Originally Posted by Clear

They must be matting now, I see him jump on her back for a second, she makes a noise and its over lol

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Yep, that's about the extent of it! :P

Does he groom himself after? That's something I noticed about my boys, they always want to look good for the next lady!

lol sometimes, shes actually letting him have his way now, yesterday she wouldnt.