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remmy n butterz
hi, i have 2 dumbo rats, 1 is really active jumping about and cant wait to see me he is always up for playing around, the other is really scared of me biteing me everytime id go to pick him up out of his cage, now he is a lil better but wen i pick him up he jumps an squeaks, i give him choc drops an he takes them from me also cream from my finger he licks it of so he cant be that seared of me, but when hes out he don't really play he lays down under his cage waiting to go back in, and its a hard to get him in while hes jumping an squeaking at me to let him go lol, iv had them now for about a month, there around 14 weeks getting big, they also play fight alot iv read its ok but they are always at it squeaking at each other lol weeing on each other, theres no blood so i guess its ok?, will they grow out of it? and how can i make my rat more playful like his buddy, thanks wezzi
AnswerHi Wezzi
Your right about the no blood, no worries with the play fighting. Baby rats live to play chase and wrestle each other. Unfortunately, part of this act includes urinating on each other to "mark" but is all normal play for healthy young bucks. How long have you had them?
They will outgrow this type of behavior as they age, but enjoy it while you can, because they grow so fast and they really are only just having fun.
As for the nipping..for now, stop picking him up unless necessary.
He doesnt like it, he isnt ready for you to pick him up, so stop doing it so he can trust you. If you listen to what his actions are saying, he will trust you but if he thinks your even a bit scared of him this will send negative energy to him.
Do you have a special place for them to play during play time?
That looks like a nice cage they are in. Is it a ferret nation?
Anyhow, please read my website on how to train scared rats and also check out the GETTING STARTED section about setting up a proper area for playtime. This also helps shy rats become more at ease with their surroundings.
http://www.freewebs.com/crittercity/trainingshyorbitingrats.htm
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