Wizadora Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 i've had loads of pet rats over the years, had 3 females that had about 36 babies between them once, owned about 8 rats at once when i lived in derby, owned 6 rats at once here a few years ago. so now i think im going to get another one, they make great pets. Almost like little dogs if you bond with them, i.e - come when called, lick you etc, generally just sweet little animals. Had one called Lulu a few years back, and she was amazing, so sweet, loved me more than her own babies, so was a bad mother, but she was so people orientated. I'm looking for another Lulu, she was Agouti with Dumbo ears. XXX anybody know much about rats, or had them before? anybody know any breeders near me? i know pets at home rats can be lovely (Lulu was from pets at home), but i always prefer to get a pedegree rat as they breed out health problems and they are generally healthier and larger and live longer. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 i hate u! lol ive always wanted a rat but im not allowed 1! please post pics when u get 1 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahNukka&Shadow Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Awww I like rats, thry have such sweet little hands and beady eyes.. if you want to find other people knowledgable about rats there are a few on the Preloved forum, you might even find a breeder on there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 noooooo i don't like them they give me goose bumps *shudders* i think it's the tail and the beady eyes ! but that's just me - get some pics hun if you get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kells xx Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 i had two rats one was albino and the other was brown they were soooo friendly and were funny boys they were called vic n bob when i got them but i changedc their names to silas (albino) and delucion (brown) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizadora Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 I ended up getting two baby female dumbo rats, one is Black hooded and one is Russian Blue, i called them Sully and Pepper. Also got 6 baby mice, which i'm thinking about breeding as a hobby, i have a room dedicated to my pets upstairs which Robert uses as a kind of Art Studio. So i have time, etc. Heres some photos. Rats Cage : Pepper: Both: Mice: Use for husky hair: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kells xx Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 awwwwwwww i would love a mouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyra Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 It looks like you have a nice rat setup! I've had a few over the years, and yes, they do make great pets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renniwano Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Had a few rats here too.. My first rat Harry - he was lead trained too.. and used to come out with me in the pocket of my then fairly fashionable lumberjack shirt.. Forgot he was in there asleep one day, went to the post office and who popped his head out of the pocket, just as I got to the counter !! boy did the woman scream.. He was a gorgeous hooded rat.. and lived a good ole life. Very clever and baffled me on how he managed to open an apparently rat proof, sliding lid - till one morning I caught him at it.. Up on his house, grabbed the bars on the door and swung - somehow he'd realised his weight eventually slid it open.. Possibly why I hate the word vermin.. Since then had Bailey and Harvey *both related to the namesake alchaholic drinks* but since they passed I haven't been allowed anymore as my new partner doesn't like their tails.. freaks him out..lol You have a fab set up.. and more pics definately required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCouture Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 aww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJM258 Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 i had an albino (my spelling not the best lol) he was called frazzel they are cute little things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter2010 Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 I had several while I was a teen. I worked at a pet store and someone dumped a baby rat on me that their snake would not eat. I had to feed the baby rat puppy formula for a few weeks and played "Momma Rat". I named him "Lucky" and he went on to be featured on National Geographic Explorer. The host, Boyd Matson held my "fat rat" on a plate at the beginning of the show. Lucky lived a happy life, passed away a few years later from cancer, as most rats do. He loved to give kisses, he had a huge appetite, and he stayed out of his cage most of the time, laying on the back of our couch. He is missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 how did i not see these pics!? they are sooo cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceybob Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 Your rats are lovely XD And that's a great way to recycle husky hair! The only thing I would like to ask is that you please do not breed your mice unless you are taking responsibility for rehoming them. I know lots of people that bred them and then gave them or sold them to their local pet stores, and the way they are treated there is not cool. I've seen mice trying to squeeze themselves between sliding pieces of glass trying to get out and suffocating to death from it or being crushed when the doors slide open. Stacey xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mael Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 I love that you used husky hair! Awesome! I like your rats too, very cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizadora Posted December 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 The mice have got new cages, plastic tanks with ventilated lids, they have had 3 babies so far, i don't expect many more as its been a while, i will either keep or rehome any surplus mice, i don't plan on just giving them to a pet shop. I've kept and bred many animals including leopard geckos, rats, guinea pigs etc over the years. I always find good homes, and don't let them go without a caresheet. I feel i've got a high level of experience with most animals having done an Animal Management NVQ3 and Equine Management FdSc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 wish i was allowed some mice or rats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Smith Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 I used to breed rats for my local zoo........i know i will prob get shot for admitting this but on another note i had 4 as my own pets and loved them as much as my kids......they do make great companians and are highly intellegent thats for sure......If i didnt have cats and dogs now i would have some again but not work the risk with so much prey drive in the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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