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Hide out!

Hey all! I have a pretty large set up and continue to add on at all times possible but I’ve noticed almost all rat owners I’ve seen online have the lixit critter space pod and I’m wondering if anyone out here has experience with it? Like does anyone’s rats actually like it? Is it a good product? I’m a bit iffy considering it’s plastic and my rat boys chew everything as most do! Also of course if you have any other recommendations for hideys or enrichment or literally anything PLEASE DO LET ME KNOW!!!! ❤️

EDIT: After all of the positive comments about the product, I’m definitely getting one or maybe even two for my boys!!! Thank you guys for the help!!! 🥰

u/Sea_Personality_5875 — 6 days ago
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Hi everyone! How are you? I have a first-time rat owner question

When I pick up my rat, or even when I put my hands in his cage so he can climb onto them, he often starts licking my hands once he's sitting on them.
I wanted to ask if this is normal behavior or if it could be a sign that he's uncomfortable. He never bites me or anything like that—he just licks my hands. Sometimes he also licks my nose.
Another thing he does is gently take one of my fingers in his mouth and then tries to "pull" my arm into the cage, as if he wants to lead me to his nest.
Is this normal? Does it mean that he feels safe and comfortable with me?

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u/Unhappy-Shopping-424 — 5 days ago
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Online Rat Show for Owners and Breeders

Would anyone be interested in showing their rats online for fun for a $3 fee?

Shows would be once a month, and 3 Classes per show.

First-place prize would be $40 plus ribbon; 2nd place, $20 plus ribbon; and 3rd place, ribbon only.

Fees are to help with Prizes and Ribbons

Please upvote and comment!

u/StormHavenRattery — 6 days ago
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Is There Anything Missing from My Rat’s Cage?

Adopté a mi rata hace unos dos meses y desde entonces me he esforzado por brindarle el entorno más enriquecedor y cómodo posible. Quería compartir cómo está configurada su jaula y preguntar si hay algo más que pueda agregar para mejorar aún más su calidad de vida. Su jaula mide 146 cm de alto, 75 cm de largo y 50 cm de ancho. Tiene cuatro niveles, sin incluir la sección inferior. Como no se consiguen jaulas diseñadas específicamente para ratas, como la Critter Nation, donde vivo, compré una jaula grande para hurones y la cubrí con malla para evitar que se escapara por la mayor separación entre los barrotes. Configuración de la jaula Nivel inferior Una bandeja de arena en la esquina Un forro polar absorbente Esquina superior cubierta Una cama tipo Sputnik parcialmente cubierta con tela para brindarle mayor privacidad mientras duerme En toda la jaula Varias cuerdas y accesorios colgantes que le permiten trepar y también ayudan a amortiguar posibles caídas Dos túneles colgantes: un túnel SAVIC grande y uno más pequeño que suele usar para moverse entre niveles Varios juguetes que él mismo mueve y reorganiza Pequeños escondites, incluyendo una cáscara de coco donde a veces guarda comida Un pequeño rascador para gatos donde le gusta esconder sus semillas Segundo nivel Dos comederos Un bebedero Un juguete para morder que ayuda a mantener sus dientes recortados Un pincho metálico colgante donde le ofrezco frutas y verduras frescas Tercer nivel Una manta polar Una cama colgante tipo bolsa Niveles superiores Una hamaca de esquina muy cálida Un túnel donde suele guardar comida. Dos camas colgantes adicionales. Tiempo fuera de la jaula Además de su jaula, juega a diario en una tienda de campaña grande y cerrada donde me siento con él. Está llena de pompones, juguetes, túneles y varios escondites para que pueda explorar y jugar con seguridad.

¿Crees que su jaula está bien equipada o hay algo más que podría añadir para mejorar su entorno? Siempre busco maneras de mejorar su calidad de vida y asegurarme de que tenga la vida más feliz y saludable posible.

u/Unhappy-Shopping-424 — 8 days ago
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Meet Finn our Russian Blue Silvermane

Finn is a sweet and loving boy and one of our next-gen breeding bucks. I can't wait to see what he produces. He will be helping to progress our lines, but more than that, he has been a great pet and loves to socialize.

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u/StormHavenRattery — 10 days ago
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Hammy the rat with no Tail and his adventures

Hammy the Manx Update #2

Hammy is growing fast. I was expecting all kinds of issues, but so far none He can balance just fine, is regulating his temperature, and so far has shown no signs of megacolon. He climbs with the best of them and is all over the place like all the others his age. So far, he has made a wonderful pet. We love the heck out of this little guy.

(Pet Only not being bred just being loved!)

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u/StormHavenRattery — 11 days ago
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Cage free time, like or dislike ??🥲😂

While Oreo was out of the cage and running all over the living room, Lotti observed the situation and wondered how she might also be able to escape from the large room😂😂

u/MyLittle-Rats — 10 days ago
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I wish I could keep them all

The last of our babies will be leaving next week. It's always bittersweet when our babies leave, and we always ask ourselves whether we did the right thing, asked the correct questions, wonder if they will send pictures and keep us updated, lol, should we have held them back, and so much more?

In other news, we will be doing our new pairings at the end of next week. These will be our summer babies. We will be expecting - Silvemane/D'Argent, Siamese, Velveteen, Double Velveteen & Standard. Colors will range from Black, Agouti, Blues & mink. Markings - Self, Berkshire, and possibly Varigated. Ears - Mostly Dumbo, with some Top Ear.

I'm very excited about our upcoming litters, and it's my hope that if I've done my job correctly, these babies will help the progression of our lines.

Photos are of some of our girls who will be leaving soon.

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u/StormHavenRattery — 13 days ago
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Help with cage quantity?

I want more rats and upgrading their cage to this one,
How many rats can this hold? Everywhere is telling different things and tbh I just want them to be comfy.

I currently have 2 girls who are ≈4 months old.

u/Responsible-Dog-203 — 13 days ago
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Females w no nipples ?!

Hi! About a week ago I adopted 3 little girls who are about 5 week olds now! I was told they were girls but I am not finding any nipples so I am nervous.. Wanted to see if I could get any opinions ? Sorry they are So squirmy 😭 Can try and get more photos if needed!

u/Designer-Run-4996 — 15 days ago
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Hi everyone, do you have any ideas on how to improve my rat’s quality of life?

I adopted my rat two months ago, and he is almost 7 months old now. The reason I adopted him is because the place where he lived before was a completely empty glass tank with wood shavings, which were really bad for his respiratory system. On top of that, he is much smaller than the average rat. His vet jokingly called him a “dwarf rat.”

He has gained weight since then and is now at a very healthy weight, but what worries me the most is that he came to me with untreated respiratory issues. Of course, I took him to the vet from day one, and he was on medication for almost a month. He is also naturally very sensitive/allergic, and from time to time he still sneezes or makes small “eee/iii” noises when breathing, but they only last a few seconds.

I want to clarify that he is constantly monitored by his vets, and they have discharged him as a healthy rat, but with this respiratory issue that I am obviously very attentive to.

My question is: is there anything else I can do to improve his quality of life regarding his respiratory condition?

I clean his waste every day, since he uses a corner litter tray, so it is easy to keep clean. It is winter where I live right now, so I have different blankets on all four levels of his cage so he can stay warm. But, as expected, he sometimes pees on them, and I don’t leave them there for more than a day once they smell like urine because I know that can be bad for him. So I wash them constantly.

I recently ordered some absorbent blankets, and I hope they work well. But aside from that, is there any special food or anything I can give him to help support his immune system?

This is my first time being a rat owner, and I am honestly a bit scared all the time because I love him so much. Something that also breaks my heart is that, despite everything people usually recommend, I was told that it might be best not to get him a companion. He has always lived alone, so he might be territorial, and since he is such a small rat, if another rat attacked him or even defended itself, it could seriously hurt him because the difference in size and strength could be huge.

Like I said, he is almost 7 months old, and his healthy weight is still under 300 grams.

Again, sorry for the long post. I just really need advice on how to make sure he has the best life possible. Luckily, I work from home, and his cage is right next to my desk in my office, so I am always with him.

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u/Unhappy-Shopping-424 — 13 days ago