my ratties pregnant?!

Question
Hi I have a question, I have two female rats and ive had them for three weeks. For the last week they have been acting strange, I suspect they are pregnant. The lady that gave me my rats said they had been seperated from the males for 4 weeks, she lied. If my dad sees Rat kittens in my room I'm dead, plus rat kittens are loud when they are born. I know a lot about rats but just not what to do!!!! What should I do to hide the babies my ratties have from my dad???? My mom doesn't really care she will sell them for pets on craigslist.

Answer
Hi Angelina


Rat babies are not really that loud, but to be honest, sweetie, I cannot support you being dishonest about this should they be pregnant. Do you know how old they are? How are they acting that makes you think they are pregnant?  You should be honest with your father if he sees them (if they have babies, that is) and let him know that you will be finding homes for them as soon as they are old enough to be weaned from the mother. You cant of course remove them from their mother until they are at least 4.5 weeks old so there is no way to hide them.  Just be honest. Its not your fault if the rats are pregnant so I doubt your dad would be upset with you.