Just a quick note: I would not recommend Rat Manor cage, while it is affordable the mesh coming together at the corners can trap rats fingers. We had to amputate a finger of one of our boys because his finger stuck and snapped when he tried to jump down :( please be aware
@petal2249
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing I really want a rat so I'm obviously spending my time doing lots of research so I can make sure I know how to take care of them well and was unsure of good cages definitely wont be buying this one 😊
@LLCNipsturBrands
4 жыл бұрын
How sad 😞
@classless1642
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed and anything with wired levels I strongly suggest otherwise
@dash33r22
3 жыл бұрын
Dmitrii Mudrechenko awww sorry for ur boy and thanks for sharing
@dash33r22
3 жыл бұрын
Lily Rodrigues OMG SAME
@ShadowKaiserin
4 жыл бұрын
There's a bittersweetness to knowing that my exuberant little troublemakers will likely mellow out as they get older. On the one hand, I may eventually be able to just hang out with them somewhere other than their cage or their playroom. On the other, I'll know they're mellowing out because they're getting old, and knowing how short a time they're with us can be such a curse.
@eschcal1619
3 жыл бұрын
When my first pet died, I was told "Hellos are simple but goodbyes are complicated." . Once you say hello to something or someone, you'll always have to say goodbye. The good news is, there are plenty of other animals that can benefit from the love and experience that a humans lifespan can attain. So much opportunity for new, precious memories. "The story of life is quicker than the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye."
@christophermontez5889
2 жыл бұрын
@@eschcal1619 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Annamay199
2 жыл бұрын
There will always be animals who need adopting though!
@chrisdrain721
4 жыл бұрын
Never in my life did I ever even think about owning a pet rat. Then 3 weeks ago I had to go to a pet shop near me as my bro wanted to look at snakes.... I was drawn to the rats straight away. I went up 4 times in a week and done my research. Got two boys and I swear I couldn't be happier. The perfect pet in so many ways. Love that I've found these videos to help me. Love my furr babies. Might add another couple in as I've a large cage with plenty of toys
@juliepolston8180
4 жыл бұрын
This video is a fabulous resource! I've been keeping rats for two years now, and your videos have been invaluable to me :)
@ShadowTheRat
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@deedeez9297
3 жыл бұрын
@@ShadowTheRat
@Melaniefann1828
Жыл бұрын
I know this is like three years later but just a quick question getting to rat is fine right? Do I need like three or four? I’m just wondering.
@kerseykrewzoo
Жыл бұрын
@@Melaniefann18282 or more is usually recommended, so as long as you have at least a pair, you're good. I will say, though, that you should keep in mind if 1 were to pass away suddenly, the other would be alone until you got another or until it passes away as well. I believe that's why many people get trios as it ensures that they always have a buddy if something were to happen to one of them or if one needs overnight vet care for some reason, etc.
@Molly-io4zt
3 жыл бұрын
In regards to clipping my rats nails, sometimes I let them crawl around under my shirt and when their nail points stick through the fabric, I give it a lil clip so they aren't as scratchy. Its not fool proof but its less stressful on both me and the rats and I don't worry about taking off too much as their whole nails don't stick through.
@emmahealy4863
Жыл бұрын
That's so smart!
@nelmabns
4 жыл бұрын
I adopted a female rat (2 y) who lived her entire life alone and in a really small cage... I upgraded her cage (she loved it) and tried to put other rats with her. I introduced them, they were all fine... but as time passed by, she started to get really nervous and angry at everything... then, every time one of the rats would come to groom her, she would scream.. I separated them and now she came back to being sweet and adorable... I think she just doesn’t like being around other rats...
@pameladurgan5712
3 жыл бұрын
i have ine rat- who actually has been a God sent since COVID- She was bottle fed and has never been with other rats- And happy- shes as happy as a pig in the dirt=she will be 1 in feb2021- Lu- lue wants you to know your absolutely correct- there just not all the same- Im so glad shes back to normal!!
@pauline1809
2 жыл бұрын
This often happens when animals have never really interacted with others of their kind from a young age...they're not socialized at all and end up not getting along with the others...
@OnlySingularOfThem
2 жыл бұрын
Had a rat just like that. Absolutely hated other rats and was perfectly content with being on his own and preffered just being with humans. He had grown up with his rwt siblings as a baby and I had a cage mate for gim but no matter what I tried he would also fight and hurt the other so eventually I just kept him alone. Algernon was a really weird fella
@Annamay199
2 жыл бұрын
Some thirty years ago when I didn't know better I had a sweet rat girl without any rat companions. I'm not happy about it thinking back about the time she spent alone, but obviously she became very loving towards me and my mom who would also dote on her, so I think you can in at least some way compensate with your human companionship for a solo rat. Still, I wouldn't for instance have her sleep in my bed next to me so that would be many hours each day she would spend isolated. Otherwise if you could always keep your rat next to you I think they would be fine with having human companions instead of other rats, or even as I've seen in real life stories about rats bonding with other species such as cats or dogs (!)
@aryastark3148
Жыл бұрын
@@Annamay199 No just no. No cats or dogs please!!!!! And no, nothing can replace other rats.
@rionger0302
4 жыл бұрын
After a year of doing research, I’m finally picking up two baby girls on Saturday! I am so excited. Your videos have inspired for the past couple years. I love your channel, it is SO helpful. I’m naming them Lock and Key :)
@flowermother2844
3 жыл бұрын
How are Lock and Key doing nowadays? i hope both you and they are well and happy!
@SLURPZZZ4461
2 жыл бұрын
Lock and key?? Those aren't real names lol
@junolazrine4928
2 жыл бұрын
@@SLURPZZZ4461 people name their animals all kinds of things, lock and key is probably one of the most sane ones ive seen
@SLURPZZZ4461
2 жыл бұрын
@@junolazrine4928 I know it drives me insane. Don't name ur pets as like a joke name them how you'd name your children because they are
@junolazrine4928
2 жыл бұрын
@@SLURPZZZ4461 ive always felt naming animals human names really weird to me even all my fish have really weird names im not gonna name a rat rebecca or something id rather have something like fog or nugget
@amandamorillo7463
4 жыл бұрын
I have 5 girls and since I live in Ecuador, there aren’t really that many rat products in the market. In fact there are none since rats aren’t even sold in petstores. Your videos have been incredibly helpful!
@minilamma4879
3 жыл бұрын
POOOg, how does living in the high ground feel like?
@ShadowTheRat
3 жыл бұрын
Chapter guide: 0:00 Intro 0:11 Why you need multiple rats 1:03 Talking about intros 1:33 All about Cages 5:46 All about Bedding/Substrate 6:31 Importance of dig boxes 6:51 Talking about fleece 8:34 How often you need to clean the cage 9:04 All about safe toys 9:54 Toys to avoid 10:59 All about food 13:14 All about treats 13:59 All about giving water 15:19 Health checkups 16:59 Signs of a sick rat 17:54 Vet Care 21:04 Giving Medicine 21:54 Making a First Aid Kit 22:54 Where to buy Medicine 23:58 Rat Body Care 26:30 Handling 28:06 Free-Range (Playtime) 28:57 Making a Playpen 30:17 Interacting with rats 30:52 Playing with rats 31:14 Trick training 31:36 Cuddling with rats 32:06 Overall Costs
@Camothor10
3 жыл бұрын
You should pin this
@alessandrinchen
4 жыл бұрын
I've had cats and dogs but now living in the city and with a cat/dog allergic boyfriend I will be moving onto rats. Next year I will be finished with university and have already planned so much! Thank you so much for this video! Can't wait to have my own babies to care for ♥️♥️
@roamfreeofficial
4 жыл бұрын
I love rats so much. I'd love to have rats but I know that I'm not good with animals passing away soon so I rather not get them in the first place :( But I love watching your videos to have rats in my life!
@honeylemon3567
4 жыл бұрын
I am not in a good place . I had two rats . . I wanted to them to get used to the garden and i now that was stupid and then there was is a dig dang and she (my little baby girl ) got scared and ran under a thorn bush and got under the fence next door . With her sister in my shirt . I was scared and i had a panic attack on the grass 😓😓 (don't do that kids) and i am so scared that her sister will get depression....( my story if you do get the little cute fluffy balls DO NOT GO OUTSIDE WITH THEM ) DON'T ASK ME WHY I DID THIS its just nice to talk to random poeple and let it out some times . 🙄
@SpoiledRats
4 жыл бұрын
i wanted rats for years i finally got some heres what mine look like kzitem.info/news/bejne/oqZoxaGarnZ5gaQ
@sarahp.5503
4 жыл бұрын
@@honeylemon3567 why would u put them outside.... wtf
@honeylemon3567
4 жыл бұрын
@@sarahp.5503 the only reson i put them out to get used to in and they on my shoulder ⊙~⊙
@sarahp.5503
4 жыл бұрын
@@honeylemon3567 i mean in the Garden.....
@Evitae1201
4 жыл бұрын
This is the most detailed and useful video ever, I really loved it!!!
@ShadowTheRat
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@methanbreather
3 жыл бұрын
we had our rats in an open terrarium. They could get out whenever they wanted - and except for putting dirt into their bowl and extra save sleeping house, they roamed our house freely. Cables were not a problem. They had plenty of things to chew and we made sure they had plenty of minerals in their food. One of them loved to climb into one of my sisters beds at night and sleep on her chest. This one also loved to climb bookshelfs and stores. The others prefered to dig into our biggest flower pot or jumping on you when sleeping and shoving their noses into your nostrils or ears and start making noises. It was also nice when you watched a film late at night and one of them (or all of them) climbed up on you and then just lay on a hand or your lap, watching tv with you while being gently stroked (usually they fell asleep quickly).
@elenajewel3
4 жыл бұрын
I’m a first time rat mama and even though I work at a pet store and knew some basics, it really helps to have such an amazingly detailed video! You provide so much info I wouldn’t have known otherwise and it makes me so much more confident in my care:)))) thank you!!🥰
@elenajewel3
4 жыл бұрын
On that note, I’d love some tips on getting the new babies to be excited to play with me and my hands! He’s currently choosing to crawl all over me and he’s less afraid of hands, but i see yours actually playing with your hands like another rat and I’d love to have them that attached to me. I have them out with me in my bed (my smell) as much as possible, hoping that’s enough to make them more comfortable. Also, Napoleon is very interested in nibbling my hair. Is it safe, or how should I train him away from that? They’re only babies, Napoleon maybe 4-6 weeks old and Malachi is much bigger so I’m guessing closer to 8 weeks. We weren’t provided a birthday:(
@ghostymon
4 жыл бұрын
I have never seen a energetic rat before. It’s not like a 16month hyper demon. Humps everything. But she is a still so snuggling as she is slowing down. She acts all soft and sweet then boom she has gone hyper and is running laps around you.
@jimpickensisourwayoflife2126
4 жыл бұрын
Your pets are very adorable and also look cute when they yawn
@wigglywhiskers4004
4 жыл бұрын
I love the video! I have 4 male rats in a triple critter nation. It is huge and takes hours to clean, but it is so worth it getting to see them explore and climb all over.
@GthicratLastusednameCuterat
2 жыл бұрын
Is it better to keep 3 or 4 rats? If 3 then will 1 get left out?
@boro8408
4 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna get my rats next week so I'm going to spend all my week watching your videos because I want the best for my little bbys.🖤
@fennecdarling980
3 жыл бұрын
so... how are the rats doing?
@JustMeKayC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all this. I’ve had my boys for a month now and I have two more coming home in a week. I’m absolutely in love with them and your videos really help me make sure they live their best life 💛
@oooSALUKIAooo
4 жыл бұрын
I love this video! Especially, the vet part. I rely on ratguide so much and always bring videos and close up pick to the vet which is so useful as well as their weight over weeks. Rats and kids are the same when you go to doctors, they are so sick at home but bounce happily as if nothing was wrong at dr. You and your vet should be a team, vet job is really hard as he has a patient who can't speak and will hide it's symptoms so it is up to the owner to provide the medical history which is extremely important for a correct diagnoses!
@elenivanschalkwyk8318
4 жыл бұрын
Your channel is incredibly helpful. Thank you.
@TheMetalhead678
Жыл бұрын
I love rats, I used to have a rat for 3 years, he was adorable.
@Tomcvt.7
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve purchased old pillows from the thrift store and cut the corners off. They loved digging through the stuffing and using the stuffing for their bedding.
@babyblue777
4 жыл бұрын
I'm planning on adopting a couple male rats and this video helped a lot! I learned so much about what to get and how to care for new pet rats that I couldn't have gotten from google. thanks so much for this!
@Hollister74
3 жыл бұрын
If you let you rats free range in a bedroom or other large area that has a lot of hiding places it is a good idea to sound train your rat to either a clicker or another noise call. With my rats I had as a teenager were trained to come running when I clicked my tongue. It made it so much easier to find them when it was bedtime. Rats are very smart and are very treat motivated!
@natalielassiter3184
4 жыл бұрын
i can’t tell you put so much effort into this, this is so awesome, thank you
@madelynholland2927
4 жыл бұрын
This is by far one of the most helpful videos i have found on care for them thank you so so much❤ My rat stitch passed away earlier this week and it just so happened my friends rat had a bunch of babies and now i have two baby girls ❤ ❤ thank you for going into such detail and listing every item you mentioned in the in the description, it makes things so much easier.
@michelledelling7648
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos. Bean is an amazing light of love. It would be so nice if the world could see how much love comes in the tiniest packages. Its hard we can't hold onto them very long but so worth knowing them while they are here. Thank you for loving Bean and all your family so much 💕
@chantelleprince6652
2 жыл бұрын
I will never forget the look of joy on my son's face when he saw his first mouse from his high chair.
@Mmmpizzarolls
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to share all this information and providing links.
@mattlewis7
4 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your compassion towards your rats and the responsibility you take in owning them. You have taught me most of what I know but having read around you really go above and beyond. So thank you. I have purchased 16 items from your affiliate links as a sign of appreciation :)
@Snowstar837
2 жыл бұрын
For bedding, I've had good success using puppy pads taped down with fleece blankets loosely on top. They can burrow and cuddle in the fleece, but the puppy pads absorb well, and it's easy to replace.
@katkidrock1015
2 жыл бұрын
At 3:29 the cage they show is a cage I just got for my 2 male rats
@lucyc6087
3 жыл бұрын
literally my new rat bible and no ads? wow.
@sertank735
4 жыл бұрын
My free range area is my bedroom. The rats have claimed it for themselves.
@ArAcHnId777
4 жыл бұрын
And they now have set up roadblocks and use pitch forks and you need a travel visa to enter and leave the room? Do they check entrance and exit stamps?
@bjamingates3738
4 ай бұрын
Your awesome. I like how you have so much happiness when talking about a new toy or anything to do with them.
@alyssagiroux1439
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video!! I'm getting a pair of rats soon from a local reputable breeder, and though I've done a fair amount of research your care and info videos have helped me feel more confident for when they come home! Keep up the great work :)
@gusgrizzel8397
3 жыл бұрын
That bird water bowl is nice. I used to do both the water bottle and the small bowl too. Some of the rats used to dip their paws in the water and wash their faces. They amazed me.
@SandstormL
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, my only tip would be to have a higher vet bill fund. My rat's meds are currently 200 a month. Have at least 2 grand put away for meds. Average vet cost here is 147 for one visit. I took my rat to an exotics vet and it nearly cost me 400. Save save save folks before you get a rat.
@mamaboocee
Жыл бұрын
I found the magic of empty cheerios boxes and tissue boxes (from plain tissues- no lotions or scents added) for my little girls! In fact, if it's something that can be recycled, think about using it for rat fun before discarding.
@mira-wo7lx
3 жыл бұрын
I rewatch this video often when I'm planning for the rats I never thought I would get. I researched them for two years, and yesterday I was finally granted permission as a present. I have very fond memories watching this for the first time, planning off of this video, and finding cute rats I didn't think I would get. I'm re-planning off of this video, and my little rats will be spoiled for life. I'm beyond excited. :D
@mariaturturici4446
4 жыл бұрын
Wowwww thank you so much for your amazing great info.💖You take such good care of your beautiful rats. You would be a super Veterinarian👌🏼 I am going to get my first 2 baby male rats this week for my daughters. Thanks for all of the great help on these gorgeous animals. You have a beautiful heart and beautiful rats. They are so loved and spoiled your cuties. Love from Montreal Canada🇨🇦
@ShadowTheRat
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! CongRATs on your soon to be new rats, they really are amazing pets!
@mariaturturici4446
4 жыл бұрын
Shadow The Rat Thanks again my dear😃Your video just touched my heart, the way you take great care of your gorgeous rats🐁🐀and the time and energy you give to them is so beautiful to watch. You’re so talented at all of the things you built for them and the tricks you teach your friends👍🏻That says a lot about you as a person. Yeahhh🤗 I pick my baby rats up on Wednesday. My daughter is so excited, well we’re both so excited haha. I was wondering if rats act a little bit like ferrets? I had a male ferret for years and he had passed away and let me tell you he was such an amazing, loving and affectionate animal. We would do everything together. I still think of him today and miss his little musky smell lol and his masked face with all of his kisses he would give me. I miss his squeals and the noises he would make. He would steal all of my socks and hide them. Things were disappearing from left to right lol. He would flip, dance and go crazy while jumping all over my bed😆. It broke my heart so much that I couldn’t go and get another one. Such good memories...He was my special little friend, his name was Sable❤️ I love ferrets and now you’ve made me fall in love with rats.
@changarookitty6920
4 жыл бұрын
There is an absorbant fabric you can buy, I believe at JOANN'S FABRICS. It's called ZORB. You can buy it by the yard. It's super absorbant and can be washed many times. I discovered it being used in (get this) in reuseable menstral pads on ETSY! The store name is NAKED CAT. Check it out! Love your videos!
@nika3695
4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video, thank you! :) Just a random note for 17:49, you can actually use antibiotics against mycoplasma species, its just one that doesnt target the cell wall, for example tetracyclines like doxycycline. :)
@ShadowTheRat
4 жыл бұрын
Very true, that slide was from an older video and I accidentally included it because I was rushing the editing.
@lovedbymolly
4 жыл бұрын
I'm going to be getting 3 boys soon in late April/early May. I have never been more excited for anything ever!
@ShadowTheRat
4 жыл бұрын
Ahh that's awesome, congRATs!
@lovedbymolly
4 жыл бұрын
@@ShadowTheRat Haha! Nice pun. :)
@Cridkid1977
3 жыл бұрын
This was an amazing and informative video. I can’t wait to get my little fur babies one day. Thank you for your care and love.
@carlyscruggs4205
3 жыл бұрын
I love how detailed this video is! I might be getting rats next year and this has really helped :) Also I was wondering if anybody had any tips for owning dogs and rats, I know their not supposed to interact but I feel like my dogs might smell them and go crazy.
@watertribeskye
3 жыл бұрын
This is So helpful! I might be getting two girls soon! I'm just waiting on the breeder to lmk if they're available
@ShadowTheRat
3 жыл бұрын
CongRATs on your soon to be new ratties!
@johannedunn5679
4 жыл бұрын
Ah yes im early! - My rats are very good friends. Theyre almost like brothers, and do play fight, but They dominate on eachother... is there something i can do about it?
@MyPerfectMischief
4 жыл бұрын
The Rat Buddies - dominance is normal and keeps structure within the group. You only need to worry if they’re causing injuries to each other.
@johannedunn5679
4 жыл бұрын
My Perfect Mischief Okay thank, you so much!
@RassionellMaddman
4 жыл бұрын
If the ones being dominated are especially small or timid, you need to consider actively separating them and slowly reintroducing. Something that is not explored in most 'introduction' videos is that if you, the human, are present during their interactions, they will not fight each other nearly as much. By present, I do not mean you are outside of the cage looking in, but that you are actually with them (or they are with you) and they feel your presence (can be your hand in the cage). They respond to other species by being more tame usually. In the end, dominant rats will be dominant but unlike most species, they don't mean to hurt, they only mean to say 'this is my patch of land'. What you can do is use food on the fur of the submissive rats and other such techniques to incentivise them to befriend each other but know that rats are extremely intelligent (especially dominant ones), and if they notice that when they fight that you interact more with them or that you cover the submissive ones in food, they will actually get more aggressive intentionally when you're around (to get the reward) so it's a complex thing to explain. Ultimately, if the dominant one is too much of a brute, separation can help where one by one you let the others spend time with him (or her, but if it's that bad it's usually a him). Notice who he gets along with and who he doesn't, then focus hard on increasing the interactions with those he dislikes a few hours every day. The loneliness will make him want to be nicer to the other over time, he will learn that he stays alone if he fights.
@rat8106
4 жыл бұрын
As the other person said, dominance squabbles are totally normal in rats! You shouldn’t separate them unless you see injuries/blood, and let them sort out their differences x
@jacksonns333
3 жыл бұрын
getting my first two boys tomorrow, and i cant wait. you are one of the people who i’ve watched non-stop and have inspired me to get some of my own ratties :)
@nellz72
4 жыл бұрын
A very good video, with lots of good info.
@milf120
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Video!!!! This is an outstanding resource for adding Ratties to your family. Thank you for your invested time in this video.
@user-gc9lf2cx6m
11 ай бұрын
I completely agree the first time I had a rat it was just one then after he passed I got 2 they are so playful with each other an love to cuddle together
@elizabethw9373
4 жыл бұрын
Hey ShadowTheRat thanks for another awesome video! I decided to try to put together a first aid kit for my girls since our current vets are taking emergency cases only, but when I go to the link provided I don't see anything called a wellness pack. I know a lot seems to be out of stock (likely due to current events) but I'm not sure what all to get to have on hand. Great video overall. Thanks for helping rat lovers everywhere learn a little more about these precious animals!
@ShadowTheRat
4 жыл бұрын
Whoops, I accidentally linked the main site instead of the sale page - here is the page with the wellness kit and individual antibiotics: ladygouldianfinch.com/shop-kits.php
@elizabethw9373
4 жыл бұрын
@@ShadowTheRat Thank you so much!
@ariananeptune7513
4 жыл бұрын
I REALLY needed this💯 thank you so much! I did not know we have to keep rats in pairs or groups
@ShadowTheRat
4 жыл бұрын
They really do so much better when living with other rats, its incredible how much they interact with each other and once you see it its difficult to imagine keeping them alone.
@ariananeptune7513
4 жыл бұрын
Shadow The Rat yeah I can see that now, my rat always did seem a bit lonely and every time I went to my room he was so happy to see me and be next to me.
@jennjam3380
4 жыл бұрын
The bird water bowl is such an excellent idea! I use water bottles but I'm definitely going to get a mounted bird bowl now as an alternate option for my boys. Thank you!!!
@idunnowhattoputhere05
3 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh!! I'm so happy right now!! My mother doesn't really care about needed cage size (I know, I hate it too.) But we got the Kaytee rat cage mentioned here: 4:35 for our rats and it's acceptable!! YAY!!
@daphmen3515
4 жыл бұрын
I'm only watching this cause I'm trying to refresh my memory but dang syring training is important guys. My poor rat, when I first got her, was already sick and the vet told me to hold her an awkward way (up against my chest) and she hated it SO MUCH she refused to use it. I have to measure it and put it on my finger or on a treat now if she ever gets sick again :(
@rakugothdajjal527
3 жыл бұрын
Shadow The Rat: Keep their surrounds nice and clean Filthy Sewer Rat Doing Just Fine: Herro human
@willowcalabrese1108
4 жыл бұрын
This is hands down the BEST rat care video on youtube!!
@estefaniaguerragomez5860
4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou very much!!!it's a great video!!!!!!!😍
@toomanyrats
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for these videos! when I was researching for rat care your videos have helped me so much, I'm getting rats very soon, and now know the best ways to care for them throughout the years of their lives.
@forestfairy352
Жыл бұрын
Omgggg baby rats okay just like kittens😂 so adorable
@jessi333xp
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had a single rat for awhile now, he came from a breeder and was supposed to be snake food but my snake wasn’t interested and I fell in love with the baby rat so I kept him, I know he should have a mate but i don’t know if it’s a good idea since he’s been alone for so long, I used to be scared of him but ever since I started watching your videos I’ve been showing him more trust and realized he’s more scared of me then I am of him and he’s started to trust me back but is still too scared to let me hold him so i let him run around in my bathroom with cat toys and food and I play relaxing music for rats on my speaker and I noticed he’s more interested in me when he’s out of the cage
@Morgan-sn7cq
4 жыл бұрын
I am getting 2 rats tomorrow for the 3rd time I picked up some good tips and tricks from this video Thanks.
@dantosinferne
Жыл бұрын
god rats are so insanely adorable. i've only got 2 right now and for whatever reason, i can't seem to find any rats within 2 hours of highway driving. AAAHHH I NEED MOOORE
@lone6718
3 жыл бұрын
You first statement makes so much sense when I was a little girl we took care of a rat for a friend. It was all by itself, and it did so well but one day it started to get mean. Now I think it was because it had been alone for so long and it just started to feel depressed or irritated and stated to bite. I don’t remember how old he was, but I do know that the biting started not long before he passed. I felt bad for him, but also I learned to be afraid of small rodents from him when started to bite. Your statement has added a lot of clarity to why he started to behave in such a way. It hurts my heart thinking that he lived a lonely life.
@oeyvind.7
Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial!👍Greetings from Norway
@debbietampasheher3682
3 жыл бұрын
I adopted a new rat the other day and woah! I guess her diet was different because just that one extra rat made my room smell like a toilet! Lolol She also wasn't litter trained so her nasty smelling poop was all over. I've adopted rats many times and they always seem to understand the flowand use the litter boxes as they see their new friends doing. But this new rat...lol she was so scared, pobrecita. She was kept alone for idk how long but she was not happy to meet my rats. Usually, the new rat had been kept alone for a whilebut remembers and misses their friends and immediately bond. This new rat was just so scared of my other rats for 2 days. Day 3 they were okay, Today, day 4, they are play fighting and grooming. Rats area so resilient. I love them
@kashregester3974
4 жыл бұрын
Mines a lil smaller than the double critter nation cage but i only have 2 boys. They get critter care and kaytee paper bending mixed together never had a prob with smell a just got a 4 week old. My 1yo loves cuddling
@Cxmryn_Playz
5 ай бұрын
This is THE MOST underrated video I have EVER watched in my life
@controlshift975
8 ай бұрын
This was a very informative video and your rats ae lucky to have you love them and take care of them
@crowe2305
4 жыл бұрын
You're amazing thank you so much for posting videos like this, the first rats I got were around nine months old and not super friendly so a little hard to tame down but your videos gave me a lot of good advice - im getting some baby rats soon and im excited to use your taming videos, also trying out the bedding you use bc fleece gets gross pretty easily and atleast my old rats would just tear it up instantly
@sillymulchgobbler
2 жыл бұрын
This has been so helpful. Thank you so much being a rat mom gets easier with some help!
@justinhamilton8647
10 ай бұрын
I got three baby boys a year and a half ago, Don Roger and Burt. Sadly one passed away recently, found him in the morning lifeless, he seemed fine nothing wrong, just passed on in the middle of the night. RIP little Donny I’m getting another boy in a month or so and I’m naming him Michael
@susanmartin3762
3 жыл бұрын
I've never been this long without something to love as a pet. I lost my cat 2 years ago. I love rats and your videos are amazing Lauren. Those little houses they live in or like Mansions. I'm going to purchase two rats today and I really appreciate you showing us these options and instructions.
@mamaboocee
2 жыл бұрын
I just became a house mate to two beautiful baby hooded rats. We like to call them 'Rittzles'. They are so smart and sweet. I am very new to having rats. Your video is a great help!
@silas.t.
4 жыл бұрын
My rat loves to cuddle, be pet, and comes out to front of the cage for treats, but he doesn’t like to be held that much. What should I do to help further socialize him?
@ShadowTheRat
4 жыл бұрын
If he's okay with petting you can work on desensitizing the pickup by petting the head while they eat something like yogurt off your fingers, then their neck while they eat, then their back, then add gentle pressure to their sides as they eat, then gently lift up (so that their feet don't leave the ground yet), then keep working up to fully lifting them. With my past skittish girls this was very useful, however with my current most skittish ones they dislike hands anywhere near them (including being pet) and so for them i respect their boundaries and have taught them to hop onto my hand whenever I offer it. They don't mind being handled nearly as much once on my hand so I think a lot of that hesitation comes from them feeling trapped when picked up - once they've made that first step of walking onto my hand though they are then a lot more receptive to it.
@silas.t.
4 жыл бұрын
Shadow The Rat Thank you so much, that’s very helpful 😀
@dancepiglover
4 жыл бұрын
Most of my rats have been very squirmy when I tried to hold them, but that’s because they wanted to explore around. They were more curious about the surroundings than my hands.
@baconbacoon7783
4 жыл бұрын
love your warmhearted videos and they are so detailled too. We just let our white albino mices have a walk in the garden grass this afternoon. :) And we probably crafted them the biggest mice cage in the whole city of Berlin hahahaha :D
@karleehassinger9615
4 жыл бұрын
What an informative video! Thank you very much for the hard work. I love my rats!!!!
@ajnelson30
3 жыл бұрын
I have a double critter nation cage and I have 4 rats in there, they LOVE the extra space and that they have so much space to climb and play. I love it and would recommend to anyone
@HPGunshot
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I'm finally in a place that I can get a smaller pet and this video is so helpful with my research.
@ogras9909
4 жыл бұрын
I only have 3 rats- You have 11 or more-
@ShadowTheRat
4 жыл бұрын
I have 7 currently but I have had up to 12 in the past. It’s interesting going from a small group of rats (2-4) to a larger group for sure, actually I’m honking of making a video on that eventually as I went from 3-4 rats to 12 within just a few months, then back down to 7 fairly quickly as well
@UnsolicitedThoughtsOfARose
4 жыл бұрын
Buying a double critter nation and accessories next week in order to prepare for the 3 boys I’m getting soon! I want to have it all set up a while before I get them. Also, I have been researching rats for 6+ years and have finally convinced my mom. Starting crying of happiness when she agreed 😁
@aliciawemesfelder3069
4 жыл бұрын
hello I just got my first rat named Puddles and I just wanted to say thank you for all the advice it really came in handy.
@ShadowTheRat
4 жыл бұрын
CongRATs on your new rattie! Do you have any other rats? If not her really would benefit from a friend or few. Rats really are super social animals and its not fair on them to keep them alone - even if you train or play or cuddle for hours daily its not the same as another rat. Plus its so much fun to see their different personalities and see how they interact.
@aliciawemesfelder3069
4 жыл бұрын
@@ShadowTheRat yeah that's why I am getting another one from my boyfriends daughter. I am waiting on him to get here. she lives a few hours away or I would have him already. I would of gotten them both but I didn't know about rats when I got my first Puddles. He was dropped in my lap and man I absolutely love him. I didn't know I would love rats so much. But I had to do a lot of quick learning. Plus with her being a rat owner I wish she would of told me that they need a friend cause I would of said bring them both.
@viridianms
3 жыл бұрын
i just got two baby boys and ive been learning so much from your videos!! ive never had rats before and your vids have really reassured me and taught me a lot so i can give them the best care they deserve!
@ShadowTheRat
3 жыл бұрын
CongRATs on your new ratties!
@ryanandlilyvlog
2 жыл бұрын
The fact that the ad I have for this video is “get rid of rats” LMFAO
@MatsumotoKael13
Ай бұрын
This was amazing; thank you so much!
@reneangler
Жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for sharing this beauties )
@nfgneme1211
3 жыл бұрын
I'm really jealous of the relationship you have with your rats.. hopefully one mine will get like this
@delia3013
3 жыл бұрын
this is the most informative pet care vid i’ve ever seen. thank you so much for all the UK stuff!!!
@Oakleaf700
4 жыл бұрын
Syringe training is such a good idea! 👍🐀💕 Edit..I don't even have a rat {rats} now, but watched this vid..very good advice here.
@Oakleaf700
4 жыл бұрын
The rat doing Basketball is so sweet 💕The Agility course is SUPERB! clever rats!
@Momc2k
4 жыл бұрын
My boys are young, born 2/5. I just have 2 males. However, I noticed since they got their new larger cage they aren't snuggling as much. They each chose their own hiding spot and seem to avoid each other. It's strange because they were very close and snuggled a lot before the cage change.
@ShadowTheRat
4 жыл бұрын
I’d guess it’s just because they have a lot more options. I’ve had small groups of rats (2-4 rats) and large groups of rats (5-12) and with small groups it’s more noticeable when the rats have more options to sleep and play as if just one rat is doing their own thing you don’t have a lot of other rats that might stick together. It’s not a bad thing because some rats do prefer to sleep seperatly (I had one girl in a group of 3 that would sleep on a lava ledge 90% of the time and if the others tried to get on it would seemingly try to push them off. She liked her cagemates and would occasionally cuddle and groom with them but she enjoyed her own stuff and most of the benefit she got from her buddies was just being able to be around them for when she did want to interact. Her cagemates were much more snuggly together and when my oldest girl died and it was just her and her sister they pretty much didn’t interact except for rare occasions until I added 2 baby girls that were more into cuddling and playing with them and the loner girl tolerated this and even seemed to enjoy it a fair bit while her super social sister got the interaction she missed when it was just them). I wouldn’t be too worried about it as long as they are getting along - maybe try to provide some enclosed hides to try and fulfill whatever sleeping methods they like and otherwise just let them choose to do whatever they’d like.
@LB-ge8ih
4 жыл бұрын
Momc2k I agree with Shadow The Rat, but specific to boys I would say it’s not uncommon for males to start spending less bonding time together. I had two brothers and they had a similar relationship: when they were newly adopted babies, they were constantly cuddled, but as they got a little bigger/older, they tended to keep more distance. They still cuddled sometimes, but seemed more aloof. It may be more natural for males, since in the wild they are in competition for females and aren’t usually closely bonded. I adopted a spayed female in hopes the boys might be more interactive, and they did end up spending time cuddling her and wanting her attention. They didn’t necessarily get more cuddly with each other, but they did take turns loving on the female, which helped them both have more social contact. When the first male died, I continued to adopt spayed females as companions to the remaining male rat, and he really was a lot more interested in the females than he’d been in his brother. So the nature of male rats may be at play...
@Jay-wx5up
3 жыл бұрын
I have 2 rats in the full sized critter nation cage, and they are loving the spoiled life
@saraeller7994
3 жыл бұрын
yep same here
@Craftypumpkin1
3 жыл бұрын
That's made my day LOL so funny bless em scampering after each other like that, great video 😊
@lylesloth1275
2 жыл бұрын
rats make u happy, thats a good thing, as long as it makes u happy, u have changed my perspective on rats, i do remember feeling very bad when i had to dispose of them when i found some in my house, for fear that it turns into an infestation, i felt bad having to get rid of the little creatures looking at their tiny faces they must have been afraid looking at me a towering creature trying to rid of them, it wasnt really their fault hunger drove them to my place, and its mostly wintry in my area.
@cielosantiago2474
2 жыл бұрын
SO CUTE
@kiim_chi
3 жыл бұрын
I have a rabbits, and rats and rabbits are really alike. They like the same toys, both need a buddy, are very clean but stink, need big cages, and are very naughty and eat everything.
@kiim_chi
3 жыл бұрын
And they kinda eat the same food (oxbow)
@user-gc4if8sn8q
4 жыл бұрын
thank you ! that is nice information for us! from Japan
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