my first keeper

[jben]

hey everyone,
this is what was left from the second litter,
2.2

0.2

1.1 so you can see the difference in color

and finally the female that we've decided to keep

thanks for looking.

[ed4281]

baby rats are far too cute

[Foschi Exotic Serpents]

That lightest hooded one is a champagne. They are so cute when they are that size.

[jben]

That lightest hooded one is a champagne. They are so cute when they are that size.

Thank you for clearing that up. What are the darker ones then? they are cute when that small.

baby rats are far too cute

Yes they are, my wife wants to keep them all...LOL

[Michelle.C]

Thank you for clearing that up. What are the darker ones then? they are cute when that small.


Yes they are, my wife wants to keep them all...LOL

Such cute little creatures. I guess that's why I can't pull myself to feed live or breed feeder rats anymore.

By the way, the dark one is a Mink.

[suzuki4life]

how old?

[jben]

how old?

3 weeks.

[suzuki4life]

3 weeks.

should be on the verge of weaning. Eyes should be open.

Mine look like that in their second week.

what is their diet?

[jben]

She opened her eyes yesterday (monday). I feed them Mazuri Rodent Feed, the store does not carry the 6F.

[Michelle.C]

They look a tiny bit small, but nothing severe. I'd add scraps around the house to your females diet. Making a cereal/dry noodle mix and feed them chicken bones, eggs, mealworms, high quality dog food, etc, will help. All of these are good for fattening and some are great for the protein, which mommy ratties need.

All in all, they look pretty chubby. If she had a large litter or she's a first time mommy, that could also be why they are on the smaller size.