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Look who we got on my shoulder today <3 just a few minutes of bonding time. I plan to do this 2-3x a day until his new cage gets here.

This is Grimwald, my Agouti boy. Him and his brother had a fight yesterday and he is still a bit shook up. So i used that opportunity to bond with him a little yesterday.

This was the second time i picked him up like this, explicitly for the video. And yes he does look a little afraid in the video, i think he is.

https://blonderoofrat.com/what-to-feed-roof-rats/

I have done a TON of research, and created a resource for roof rat owners that can also be used for Norway rat owners, too (the nutritional requirements are very similar.)

My goal was to add back what you pet is missing if it just eats ultra-processed pellets instead of foraging for whole, natural food foods like they were meant to do. I am not selling anything: it's all public domain, with links to the actual science and research that you can verify yourself! There's even a worksheet where you can select from a list of different ingredients, and it create a personalized menu and shopping list with prices that you can print, bookmark and share with others.

Please feel free to share this page with all of your pet owning friends!

I hear a rumor that some people are getting banned from certain subreddits because they have posted on this subreddit, r/rattusrattus.

Just to let you know, r/rat is a very friendly rat centric community, and I highly recommend you check it out. I think you will love it!

I got home finally at about 8pm after an all day trip across the state to get these roof rats <3

Still a bit scared and shook up from the long drive(s).

Also what the heck, i apparently have chosen a side? Lol I got banned from r/RATS just for posting in here. kinda crazy, kinda cringe.

In case the breeders see this, the names we called those two were B8.1G (mama) and A8.3G (baby)

Be fruitful and multiply, little ones!

Be fruitful and multiply, little ones!

So my neighbor caught a wild rat in a humane trap and brought him to me because he knows I’ve rehabbed wild animals! The thing is we only have wild roof rats here in the desert, and this little guy looks like a roof rat. but also like he may have been a pet Norway that got out! Can you guys tell me what you think? Also he is super tame which is why I’m thinking Norway, the wild roofies around here tend to be aggressive when caught unless their babies! TIA.