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A little while ago I got myself two female dumbo rats. I got them right after they were weened off their mother, and I’ve had them for awhile now, so they’re probably a little over two months. One’s really active and curious, and seems like she really wants to run away. The other’s shy and [...]
May 28, 2010 in DUMBO Pet Care
Tagged biology teacher, dumbo rats, games, personal experience, pet rat, rat care, six months
Tagged biology teacher, dumbo rats, games, personal experience, pet rat, rat care, six months
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My husband got me a dumbo pet rat for my birthday. I have only had hamsters or gerbils. I have been on other sights to get some information but for me the best advice comes from people who has personal experience with them. thanks for any advice you can give. I have a cage but [...]
May 17, 2010 in DUMBO Pet Care
Tagged dumbo, floor mats, hamsters, personal experience, pet rat, plastic covers, ramps, shelves
Tagged dumbo, floor mats, hamsters, personal experience, pet rat, plastic covers, ramps, shelves
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britchenhauer
I have 13 pet rats at home, and i love them all! Dumbos are some of the cutest out there.
Hold them on a daily basis and they’ll learn to trust you, feed them treats out of your hand (mine LOVE berry yogies), tickle them as others have said, i usually hold them on my lap and scratch their back gently, they generally love that. talk to them, kiss them (sounds weird, but hey), let them climb around you as much as they like. Soon they’ll grow to love you and trust you. Rats are extremely social and love human contact (pet rats anyway) they’re not like hamsters like that.
One way to tell that they are really enjoying spending time with you is when they’ll sit on your shoulder and brux in your ear. Bruxing is a low tooth chattering noise usually accompanied by their eyes bulging a bit, that means pleasure.
I have 2 dumbos and they both lick my hand constantly, at first i thought they didn’t have enough salt, but really, they just like licking my hands.
They’re definitely not to little to play there are some great ratty toys and games listed on this site: http://www.ratsauce.com/toys_games/index.php#17
have fun with your new ratlets!
I have 13 pet rats at home, and i love them all! Dumbos are some of the cutest out there.
Hold them on a daily basis and they’ll learn to trust you, feed them treats out of your hand (mine LOVE berry yogies), tickle them as others have said, i usually hold them on my lap and scratch their back gently, they generally love that. talk to them, kiss them (sounds weird, but hey), let them climb around you as much as they like. Soon they’ll grow to love you and trust you. Rats are extremely social and love human contact (pet rats anyway) they’re not like hamsters like that.
One way to tell that they are really enjoying spending time with you is when they’ll sit on your shoulder and brux in your ear. Bruxing is a low tooth chattering noise usually accompanied by their eyes bulging a bit, that means pleasure.
I have 2 dumbos and they both lick my hand constantly, at first i thought they didn’t have enough salt, but really, they just like licking my hands.
They’re definitely not to little to play there are some great ratty toys and games listed on this site: http://www.ratsauce.com/toys_games/index.php#17
have fun with your new ratlets!