How to Keep a Pair of Pet Rats
Adopt a pair from the same litter if possible.. Keep same-sex pairs of rats.. Opt for baby rats if you want a slow but strong bonding process.
Steps
Adopt a pair from the same litter if possible.
Adopt a pair from the same litter if possible.
Keep same-sex pairs of rats.
Keep same-sex pairs of rats.
Opt for baby rats if you want a slow but strong bonding process.
Opt for baby rats if you want a slow but strong bonding process.
Choose adult rats if you want an animal that's already socialized.
Choose adult rats if you want an animal that's already socialized.
Quarantine the rats for 2-3 days prior to introductions to check for illness.
Quarantine the rats for 2-3 days prior to introductions to check for illness.
Place them in separate cages next to one another for 1-2 days.
Place them in separate cages next to one another for 1-2 days.
Let them meet on neutral ground for 10 minutes.
Let them meet on neutral ground for 10 minutes.
Give them time together outside of their cages for a few days.
Give them time together outside of their cages for a few days.
Bring them together in a clean cage once they are accustomed to one another.
Bring them together in a clean cage once they are accustomed to one another.
Get the largest cage you can afford.
Get the largest cage you can afford.
Set your cage up in a safe but social area.
Set your cage up in a safe but social area.
Get a nest for each rat.
Get a nest for each rat.
Equip your rats with plenty of toys.
Equip your rats with plenty of toys.
Make sure ample food and water is available.
Make sure ample food and water is available.
Give them out-of-cage time together every day.
Give them out-of-cage time together every day.
Handle each rat individually for at least 10 minutes several times a day.
Handle each rat individually for at least 10 minutes several times a day.
Clean their cage at least once a week.
Clean their cage at least once a week.
Take your rats in for a semi-annual vet examination.
Take your rats in for a semi-annual vet examination.
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