You can add a 'Silent Spinner' wheel for them to run on. You can add plastic tubes for them to run through. Add a plastic house for them to hide in. Add a hammock for them to sleep in. You can add small toys for cats that they can play with as well.
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Yes! It is actually recommended that you keep at least 2 rats together, if not more! Make sure the cage is large enough and give them a while outside of the cage to get to know each other. Rats are very social animals and do not like to like to live alone.
You take both the of the rats and put them in an area that neither of them have claimed. Keep them in their for about 2 days. You have to keep an eye on them though. Once they are good together move them back into the old cage. If this does not work then you may not sue me. Also you can take the one that isn't mean and get it a new cage. Next time you get rats I advise you to buy the same litter.
Just keep it in it's cage or travel cage and it will be all right.
They should have at least one other cage mate so they do not get lonely and stressed out.
Just keep trying to pet and hold them gently, until they get used to it. And maybe try feeding them while holding them. I have 3 fancy rats, and they love to be handled.
There is no specific name for a cage for rats, its just based on what the housing is. So a cage for rats is just a cage. (Just like a hutch for rabbits is still a hutch even with no rabbits in)
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Not all rats are afraid of cages. My rats have always loved their cage, and when let out to play would wander in and out at their leisure. If you have rats who are afraid of their cage maybe there is something in the cage they do not like, maybe the cage is too small, maybe the cage is not comfortable enough or in a good position. Maybe there is something near the cage that scares the rats or maybe they do not get enough playtime and then resist going back into their cage. There are many reasons why a rat may be fearful of their cage, so there is no definitive answer.
You can, but rats tend to be up at night, and they are usually noisy.
No, dumbo rats are much bigger than fancy rats. They are both very nice creatures though.
A fun toy for your ratties is take a toliet paper tube, put treats in it, and your rats will enjoy. This isn't a toy but if you get a friend for your rat it will be entertained even when you can't play with them. Rats are easily entertained so even a paper towel will give them lots of fun.