Super-cute little critters there! I am looking forward to raising rats almost as much as I am looking forward to finally raising snakes! They're such neat animals!
May they be fruitful and multiply for you!
Thanks Judy! They are pretty cool!
07-02-2006, 09:36 PM
Wild Bill
Re: New critters
Another rat breeder joins the club!!! Welcome!!! :cool:
07-02-2006, 09:37 PM
jglass38
Re: New critters
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Originally Posted by Wild Bill
Another rat breeder joins the club!!! Welcome!!! :cool:
Thanks bro! Its fun so far...
07-02-2006, 09:40 PM
Wild Bill
Re: New critters
I told myself "albinos only" when I started. Now I have dumbos, hooded, all black, some tan colored and all kinds of colored mice also. Its kinda fun not knowing what will pop out in a litter. ;)
07-02-2006, 09:43 PM
jglass38
Re: New critters
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Originally Posted by Wild Bill
I told myself "albinos only" when I started. Now I have dumbos, hooded, all black, some tan colored and all kinds of colored mice also. Its kinda fun not knowing what will pop out in a litter. ;)
I bet! Well my fiance picked up rats that are too small so i have to separate them out and fatten em up for a while. Ill need to pick up another male so the lone male has some company :)
07-02-2006, 09:55 PM
mlededee
Re: New critters
about the sneezing, sometimes new rats are sneezy for the first few days just because of stress and the excitement of being in a new home. as long as it is just sneezing with no runny eyes or noses they should be fine and it should go away after a few days. a few of my rats still do the sneezy thing when the get excited--like if i am feeding the rats in another tub they get all worked up and start climbing the walls and making sneezy sounds until i get to their tub. :P
07-02-2006, 09:59 PM
jglass38
Re: New critters
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Originally Posted by mlededee
about the sneezing, sometimes new rats are sneezy for the first few days just because of stress and the excitement of being in a new home. as long as it is just sneezing with no runny eyes or noses they should be fine and it should go away after a few days. a few of my rats still do the sneezy thing when the get excited--like if i am feeding the rats in another tub they get all worked up and start climbing the walls and making sneezy sounds until i get to their tub. :P
Thanks Em! I am sure its all good..
07-02-2006, 10:03 PM
frankykeno
Re: New critters
I like how mine will jump and hang upside down from the lid mesh of their tubs or swing by their arms or feet (the really tricky ones even tarzan swing on one arm lol). It's hilarious when one of their rat buddies tries to climb them or pull them down.
07-02-2006, 10:41 PM
mlededee
Re: New critters
oh it is just too hilarious when they climb upside down like that on the screen! i have a few right now that will only drink from the water bottle by hanging upside down and craning their little snouts down to the spout. silly things!
07-02-2006, 11:02 PM
cassandra
Re: New critters
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I'm a big researcher...Google is my friend! One of my only friends, sad as it sounds!
Dude...if you showered more often...:O ;)
Just kidding! You know I lub jooo...and the ratties are too cute! They really are cool animals. I agree with Judy; I'm looking forward to eventually breeding rats myself, just for the excuse of having some more permanently around. =)
