Kodiak's Mum Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Everyone please meet Auryn. She is a 5 week old Gambian Pouched Rat. She will be coming home with me on the 19th June!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 what's a Pouched rat? is it pouches in their cheeks or in their tummy like a kangaroo? if i sound really dumb i apologise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 lovely does kodiak not bother ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak's Mum Posted May 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Sarah, pouches in thier cheeks, like hamsters! It's sooooo funny!! Linda, Kodi LOVES rats, he thinks they are toys, which is why we keep them in a separate room. he can see them but can't get to them. Funnily enough, the Cat shares the room with them and he isn't bothered at all. They can be running around and he just ignores them! Infact, none of my Cats have ever bothered with them. Auryn is going to get big tho, her Dad is almost 2ft long WITHOUT his tail!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Auryn is going to get big tho' date=' her Dad is almost 2ft long WITHOUT his tail!![/quote'] yikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 wow how cute!!!!!! cnt w8 2 see pics ov her as she grows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak's Mum Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 If we ever have a chance to meet up I'll bring her with me......providing james is with me so he can keep hold of Kodi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 excellent!!!! cnt w8 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Miss Bump Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 awww it's really cute.....i'm allergic to rats........the tails make me freak out majorly but in pics he looks really cute!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbb23 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Ohhhhhhhh Auryn is soooooo cute!!!! I have never heard or seen a Rat of that Breed befor. Are they much harder to look after then a normal Rat? Do you have to go to special Breeders for them? x x x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 wow 2ft now thats big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak's Mum Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Yeah they are really hard to get hold of. There are only two breeders anywhere near me, and they only breed twice a year. They are still classed as wild so they are completely different to look after and need daily handling to stay hand-tame. They need a different diet and lots of fresh fruit and veg, and are also susceptible to extremes of temperature (we have a heat mat for if it's cold). They are used in Gambia to detect landmines and things, check out www.herorat.org for info. If anyone wants one, the breeder I got Auryn from, who is also a friend of mine, still has a boy and a girl for homing (Auryn's brother and sister). check out www.ukpouchies.co.uk and click on current litters. As a rule, if they are the first you have owned it may be better to have a female as males can get aggressive around puberty. A bite can land you in A&E. Always a good idea to research too! They are quite specific, and although they are fine to live alone, they need daily input and lots to keep them occupied. When Auryn comes home I'll put some pics on of the set up we have (it looks naff atm cus theres no rat!). If anyone wants to know anything I don't mind sharing some info, and if I don't know I know plenty of people who will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak's Mum Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Some new photo's. My friend who is the breeder sent them to me today. The last one is Auryn and her brother Tuvix. Tuvix is the baby my friend is keeping from the litter. About 6-7 weeks now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 wow lovely pics and great info thank you, i'd love one but no way will Dave let me lol xxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak's Mum Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 We had to rehome her last month, this is one of the horrible things that has happened. She is now in London and doing well as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Auryn is going to get big tho, her Dad is almost 2ft long WITHOUT his tail!! No offense meant here, but:jawdrop: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak's Mum Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Here is one of my last pictures of her, you can see how big she was: [ATTACH]12561[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 no way are u serious! shes not a rat shes a baby kangeroo!!!!! HUGE - sorry to hear you had to rehome her tho i know this is offtopic but theres a meet up on 2nd july - sutton park , sutton coldfeild - you coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Bloody hell, that's HUGE knew a guy who had a rat once he called it Boomtown. . . lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak's Mum Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Haha! That's a good one. Never thought of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak's Mum Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 i know this is offtopic but theres a meet up on 2nd july - sutton park , sutton coldfeild - you coming? Oooh! I didn't know about that! What time? No plans at the mo so should be able to Won't bring the Shar though, he's not good with other dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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