Getting Excited

[SteveySingle]

I didn't think this girl would be the first to give me babies, but today she's mighty pear-shaped so I'm thinking it could happen any moment. She's not a big girl so I don't expect too many pinks, nor do I think she'll be the perfect mother...but we'll see how it goes. Check her out!

[iamratpimp]

Ooooh, what a pretty mama! It doesn't look like her nipples have popped yet have they? How long has she been preggers?

God job!!!

[SteveySingle]

Doesn't look like it to me either. I Only noticed a day or two ago that she was getting plump. Tonight she looked huge. She is pretty and well tempered too-I'm not big on holding them, workin on getting over the deer of a rat bite. We had some nasty ones when I was younger and I think I'm a bit traumatized lol

[SteveySingle]

Hey ratpimp, how long after I see te nips pop should I expect her to drop?

[iamratpimp]

About two days. It usually happens 3 weeks into the pregnancy.

[iamratpimp]

And if you're worried about the babies being mean like your trauma inducing fluffy from the past- make sure to start getting them used to your smell and touch early on. as soon as the mother leaves them in search for food you can give them a light cleaning and start this process. Hamsters will eat the their babes if you try this, rats mommies are way better at what they do.

Just be mindful of the momma, shell be kinda hormonal and might not act herself for a little bit during/after the pregnancy (ie she might try to bite you). She'll be back to her docile self soon after though.

[SteveySingle]

Ok cool. Thank you

[PitOnTheProwl]

You still have a little while before she drops.
I love seeing them all fat and dumpy

[DooLittle]

Cute momma! Yeah, she will get bigger, you still have a bit.

[SteveySingle]

Excited none the less ! I got some nesting crap from Walmart. Prob unnecessary but u hope to make her comfortable in order for a a happy environment during her first time.