I have one girl rat by herself?

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I rescued two babies from a friend (who impulse bought them -.-). They didn't realise how much work goes into rat care.

Anyway, the babies were so wild, she couldn't tell what sex they were (well, the boy she could). She thought they were both boys, and I took them on- as I only have boys at the moment.

Well, the moment I could pick her up, I saw that the second was a girl. I separated them straight away. The boy is now with two older rats and getting along fine. The little girl is alone.

In one month she will be spayed and reunited with her brother (No one in the rescue group was able to take her on, and I can't adopt another rat right now with 4 already).

She's not that tame yet, so I'm not much comfort to her- I'm just wondering if there's any advise people have for keeping a lone rat stimulated. It will only be until she is big enough to spay (and she'll be spayed by a rodent specialist) after which she'll join her brothers in the giant cage.

Any help or advise appreciated.

Veronica · Accepted Answer

I used to have to tame rats often. I suggest that for a few days you let her adjust. Put a treat in your hand, and put your hand in her cage. Keep it still until she comes up and takes the food from you. This will help her trust you. Try petting her when she's comfortable. Eventually you should be able to pick her up. Also, the first few times you pick her up, maybe wear gloves? That worked for me when I had to pick up untamed rats.

Anonymous · Answer

Hiya, I have a 10-12 week old baby dumbo girl, she's on her own, just give her loads of attention ! But luckily I have a dog and she loves playing with her and loves biting her toe nails  :P 

I think I'm gunna get about her rat for her to play with tho :-) 

Glad to help, please like or favourite my answer if you liked it !

I have one girl rat by herself?

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