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A mother may kill deformed or wounded infants, possibly so she can allocate resources to the healthy pups who are more likely to survive. A mother may kill her entire litter if she is stressed, thus recovering some of her energetic investment.
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What do rats babies do?
they eat human droppings but they also eat walnuts and grass
If rats don't have food would they eat there babies?
It's most likely they dumped their food bowl. So, there is probably food in their bedding that they can dig up and eat. Rats only eat their babies if they are born dead. :(
What kind of cheese can pet rats eat if their babies?
Rats or mice whatever these eat just about anything most of the time seeds, bread,etc,etc
Can a cat and mouse have babies?
no because rats and cats are enemies the cat will eat the rat
Do grass snakes like to eat mouses ans rats?
yes yes they do most of them like to eat little ones or babies
How long does a street rat live?
Forever. Oh, but be careful, rats can eat cats, and dogs, and babies.
Does a rat have mice babies?
No, mice and rats are two different species. Rats have rat babies, mice have mouse babies.
How many babies do rats have annually?
rats have 6-18 babies every 23 days if not seperated.
Will a mother rat eat her babies?
Maternal cannibalism in rats is rare. Too many rats in too small a space or not enough of a food source are usually the only causes for it.
How will two pregnant rats treat each others' babies after they are born?
They might eat each other's babies, so you may want to separate the pregnant moms.
Will a female mother rat eat her babies if the babies are alone for a week?
Rats are not known for canabilizing their young, but babies should not be left without their mother for any longer than about an hour. They need to nurse.
Can rats have two babies at da same tyme?
No unless interaction from a male rat (such as getting a rat that is about to have babies). two female rats can not have babies
