Pet Forum / Mammals / Rats / February 2008

Can a male rat whose testicles haven't dropped still impregnate a female
rat?
Any health concerns for a male rat whose
"ooglies" haven't dropped?

I've just discovered why the rats were so eager to squeeze their way
into the shallow central drawer of the desk; it turns out there was a
tube of UHU glue in there. By the time I caught them there was already a
tooth-sized hole in the side of the time, and fumes oozing everywhere.. ...

I am considering getting a pet rat, however a couple of things concern me.
First of all, can rats be kept on their own? I have read that they like
companionship, but I'm worried about getting two in case they fight (I
don't have space for a second cage if I need to separate them.)

Hi everyone.  It's been awhile.  We've been very busy with new rats, and
having sadness with one of our older girls, Buttons.
First the fun news.
We adopted Bernard, Nigel, Little Bear and Joe.  All of these boys came

Around the fall of last year, I lost one of my first two rats (Munch)
after his health deteriorated. He went from having bumble foot to
limping to hind leg paralysis to not eating or drinking. The only
thing that he would drink is water coming from a needle syringe.

Our little lady, Black Fire, well, she is amazing. She is near 3 years and 4
months now and still plugging along. She is blind in one eye, totally and
going in the other. She ha a bit of back leg paralysis, BUT still gets up
the ladder better than the yearling boys.

Does anyone know where Joanne is these days?  She never seems to be here.
If you read this Joanne could you look at the pic of Riley and try and
determine an age for him? Thanks.
Regards Kate

My two rats go at it quite often these days.  They're a little over 3 months
old and the bigger one often jumps on the smaller one and flips her over and
makes her squeak.  But they sleep together and usually get along.  The big
one wins 80-90% of all "fights" but sometimes the ...

Hi, I have two rats who are about 3 months old.  One PEW and one hooded.
They started out more or less the same size when I got them and I believe
that they were within a week or so of being the same age.  In fact the PEW
seemed a little smaller than the hooded.

At first I was skeptical about everybody who said you need at least 2 rats.
I have a hamster background and they get along fine alone (syrians at
least).
But after a few months of observing my 2 girls, I can't imagine how awful it

Thinking about my baldy wee Riley, perhaps his Mum was an excessive
barberer?  It is another option LOL
Regards Kate and Silber and Riley the squirt

Just a question about people who post that their beloved rattie has gone to
the bridge.
By bridge do you mean a separate place other than Heaven, a place within
Heaven, or Heaven itself?