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Pet Forum / Mammals / Rats / May 2004Companion for Chocolate?
Hi. This is my first posting to the group. A year and a half ago I acquired 2 companion rats, Chocolate and Biscuit. They were 3 months old and their reason for coming to me was that their owner had become aware that her daughter was allergic to rats. Sadly little Biscuit passed over to the Rainbow Bridge after a further 3 weeks. Meanwhile Chocolate has continued to flourish and is a big healthy girl, measuring 16 inches from nose to tail! Do you think she would enjoy the companionship of another full-grown girl? She is in a Chinchilla cage that would accommodate 2 rats as she made short work of her plastic cage, gnawing at a hairline crack and creating a big hole. Look forward to hearing from you Rachel. > Hi. This is my first posting to the group. > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Rachel. Hi Rachel, welcome!!! Sorry for your sweet Biscuit... the girls have such lovely names. How is Chocolate when new things are introduced to her, such as another animal or another human in the home? Is she remains passive and not stressed about it, she may benefit from the companionship of another rat. But I would suggest 2 babies. She may become very maternal with them. But if you are experienced in intros, or have done plenty of research, then I would encourage you to try and introduce another female about her age. I sure hope it works out because seeing a lone rat be given a buddy, it completely warms your heart!  SignatureJoanne Mom to 12 rats http://community.webshots.com/user/joanneb70 j-s.b@nospamsympatico.ca remove "no spam" >Hi. This is my first posting to the group. > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > >Rachel. Welcome to the group Rachel, I hope you find it as enjoyable and as much use as I have over the last few months. The posters are a mine of useful information and always willing to help. Hope to see some piccies of your furry pals soon. Howard, Dad to Wallace and Gromit http://community.webshots.com/user/gromitandwallace Hi Rachel, If she's been on her own for so long, she may prefer to stay that way! But I echo Joanne's idea... you have obviously grown to love rats, and two new babies would be wonderful.... young ratlets are magical happy things. If she decides she doesn't like them, then they have company for each other and you won't be left ratless when she goes. Although, you would have to get another cage for them! I notice from the Where are You Located that you are in Devon... I don't know if this is near you, but Rattyhaven rat rescue is also in Devon, possibly Exmouth if I am not mistaken. They may have rescued babies which they would only be to happy to home with you and Chocolate. Sue & the Currant Machines - Floyd & Mrs. Floyd & family & the horde of fancy rats Portsmouth, England, UK Can't faul the already great advice given so just wanted to say welcome to the group :o) Great names for your ratties! SignatureTarn ............... Neptune, Pluto, Ulysses, Morpheus, Jerry & Smokie <:3_)~~~ At Rainbow Bridge: Buttons, Patch, Cookie, Fudge, Apollo, Zeus & Ben <:3_)~~~ http://community.webshots.com/user/tarn75 > Hi Rachel, > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > & the horde of fancy rats > Portsmouth, England, UK > Hi Rachel, > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > & the horde of fancy rats > Portsmouth, England, UK I have spoken to the lady who runs Rattyhaven in the past as she was in the local paper. She has my phone number and I live not far away. It sounds a good place. When I get round to it I will send a picture of Chocolate. And I have read everyones advice, thanks. Will write again soon Rachel If it were me..? I would try two baby girls..:) that way they are company for each other if the older one wants some time out...LOL. Best of luck with whatever decision you make..:) Regards Kate Signaturehttp://community.webshots.com/user/ollieogg > Hi. This is my first posting to the group. > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Rachel. > Hi. This is my first posting to the group. > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Rachel. Well, can't add anything further to the advice already given, just wanted to say a big welcome to the group! Tracey |
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