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If two brothers are kept together from birth it is unlikely that they will fight with any dramatic effects. They will have the occasional scuffle, but this is for dominance and one usually gives in before there is blood shed. In my experience (and i bred rats for the local pet shop for ten years) male rats will not live together too peacefully if they are strangers being introduced to each other after they are about 12 weeks old...although depending on the individual temperament of the rats they may come to tolerate each other. i prefer to keep two male rats together, as opposed to keeping them separate (they are social animals and need company) and i prefer male rats to female rats as they are usually more docile and easier to tame. And there are obvious problems to keeping a male and female rat together. When getting a rat, it is the best option to purchase two brother rats together.
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Should rats and hamsters be in the same cage?
No.
What should the minimum size of a cage for two rats be?
I own two full grown adult rats, and my cage is 3 stories...and around 200cm in height .. 120cm in lengh and 90cm in width...in my opinion that would be the minium size cage for two ADULT rats.... in my opinion this a good rat cage for this size and this price (ebay is the best place to look)
Can two female fancy rat live in the same cage?
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.
What is the name of the cage in which rats are kept?
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)
If you put two girl hamsters with one girl rat in the same cage will they be all right or will they fight?
There is a risk of them fighting if you put two girl hamsters and one girl rat in the same cage. Hamsters are solitary animals and may become territorial, while rats are social animals that can get along with other rats but not necessarily with hamsters. It is best to house them separately to prevent any potential conflicts or injuries.
Why are rats afraid of cages?
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.
Can two female rats live together?
Yes, some rats can live together. There are certain types of rats that dont like to live with each other. If you want 2 rats in the same cage, i would recommend getting 2 rats from the same species. Liek if your going to get a dumbo dwarf rat. You should get another dumbo dwarf so they live good with each other.
Should fancy rats have cage partners?
no
My rat is freaking out what do I do?
If your rat is freaking out, introduce a same sex cage mate because rats are highly social animals.
Can you keep more than two rats in the same cage?
Absolutely! In fact, if they get along, it's better to have more than one rat. But I wouldn't recommend going over 4 or 5. You don't want any of the rats getting claustrophobic or sick from crowding.
Do rats have nest?
yup, wild ones almost always do. And pet rats have their cage.
Does a male rat have the same amount of ribs to a female rat?
Yes, both male and female rats have the same number of ribs, typically around 13 pairs. The rib cage structure is usually the same in both genders of rats.
