Cannibalism in rodents is not uncommon. Since rats are scavengers, they will consume corpses of deceased rats so the smell doesn’t attract predators to their nest or colony, as well as to ration nutrients when food is difficult to find. Wild rats are typically scavengers but are also predators (especially of insects, smaller mammals, and…
The Cane rat is a large specie of rat mainly from West Africa where it is viewed both as pest, food source and as a farm animal. Are Cane Rats Dangerous? Cane rats are dangerous to crops only. They can eat grass in gardens, corn, cassava, plants, and sometimes fruits and bark of trees. What…
You may want to get either of these two products and ask, what exactly is the difference? The bar spacing for the Ferret Nation is 1” and Critter Nation is ½”, the Critter Nation has horizontal bars that are great for climbing critters and Ferret Nation features bars in addition to the larger bar spacing…
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Need recommendations on the best cages for baby rats for the most value? You’re in the right place! Top 3 Baby rat cages for the money Where to Buy 1) Midwest Critter Nation Double Unit With Stand BUY IT NOW 2) Prevue Hendryx Black Feisty Ferret Cage BUY IT NOW 3) Prevue Hendryx Earthtone Dusted…
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2, 3, or 4? No matter the number, rats are social animals and are best kept in pairs. Rats needs attention and all the care they can get. Before adopting a pet rat, ensure there is first a secure and comfortable habitat waiting for him. We recommend housing your rodent in the best rat cages…
Today, in this article, we shall be looking at the best rat cage for 2 rats you can buy this year. Because there are many top rat cages available in the market, we have handpicked some of the highest quality yet cheap rat cage for two rats that fits your needs. PRODUCT RATINGS SIZE Midwest…
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Pet rats are beginner-friendly pets because they’re cute, small and fairly easy to care for. Like any pet, however, rats have unique requirements for housing and buying cheap rat cages might not be the best option. Aside feeding your pet rats healthy diet, you also need to ensure you provide the best rat cage for…
Before just taking someone’s word as fact, because they say ‘owned rats’ as their ‘source’ try looking up the information for yourself and double check so called ‘facts’ of what other people say. There are plenty of people out there who have owned or currently own rats, but it doesn’t mean they know what they’re…
Recommended Rat Bedding Options I use Fleece for bedding, which gets washed with the laundry once a week. Fleece is also nice because you don’t have to continuously buy more (cuts down on monthly cost), however some people have found that fleece can hold in smells even after washing (washing with vinegar rather than detergent…
Rats are incredibly intelligent, can learn their names, many learn to come when called, and some will become litter box trained, or learn other tricks. They are very social and will love to be with you. If given a proper diet, love and amount of time to free range (that is to mean time outside…
Male or Female Rats as Pets As for whether males or females make a better pet… This is really a difficult thing to answer! Males are messier, require more space (about 2.5 cubic feet per rat), and smell more (note that rat owners who have had males say this is hardly ever an issue). If…
Rats are actually very clean animals, and if you keep their cage clean, this is rarely if ever an issue. Bathing them too frequently can actually irritate their skin. Are Rats Clean Pets? If you ever need to bathe your rats (which should only be if they are overly smelly, or get into something messy),…