You should do that Becky. That part about not going to heavy on the protein is bang on. Since I cut back on the dry dog food in my own homemade rat mix LeRoy looks MUCH better (well for a senior citizen ratty ole rat he does LOL).

My females tussled a bit when the new one was introduced and still do very occasionally but it's not hard fighting and no bites I've ever seen. I just clap my hands at them and holler to stop messing about!!! They get the point and knock it off pretty fast LOL. They are actually great buds and constantly cuddle and groom each other.

Oh btw Becky (not to thread steal here but...) I don't think either of my girlie rats is preggers. I think they are just new candidates for Jenny Craig for Rodents! If they don't pop out babies in the next few days, it's a no go


~~Jo~~