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my pet rat just had babies

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Question
my she just had them yesterday and ive only had for about two week's and her beeding need's to be changed out very babdly because it smell's awfull. please help me i have no idea what to do

Answer
Sorry for the late response. So you don't upset the mother's nest, I would suggest scooping out the bedding around it and replacing that, but leaving the actual nest for a few more days. Also, don't use any spray frangrance or cleaner to help with the smell as this can be very toxic to rats.