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Care of Mice and Rats
Pet mice and rats are small rodents that take up little space and are fun to watch. Raising and training them is entertaining and educational. For types that make great pets, their habits and needs, and more, ask and answer questions here.
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What is a group of baby rats called?
Ummm . . . yes, the baby rat is a rat, but maybe you mean what are they called . . .
A baby rat is called a puppy or kitten, a female rat is called a doe, and a male rat is called a buck.
Rats will eat almost anything. If the fish were close to the edge or the pond wasn't deep, it would be possible.
Can possum and rat live together int he same place?
Opossum and rats can live together in the same place. They do not really interact with each other, and would leave each other to their own kind.
Rats have very strong teeth. It depends on what type of rat. Some rats can chew throguhl and others can only chew through a soft surface. I have 2 rats. 1 of my rats can chew through a blanket. The other one can chew through much stronger stuff.
Why does my pet rat hide its food but not eat it?
yes they can hide they food to protect it from other mice or rats
Pet mice and rats do not carry any diseases.
Wild rats caused the black plague in the middle ages.
Rats are a type of mammal, and as such, they reproduce in essentially the same way that other mammals do. Baby rats gestate in their mother's uterus and when they are ready, they come out. The major difference between the birth of rats and the birth of human beings is that rats always have multiple births. They are born in litters. Humans are usually born one at a time.
How many months do rats last pregnant?
rats are pregnant for about 22 days, but it can vary depending on the pregnant rat and the number of pups she is carrying. They usually have about 7-11 pups which are called pinkies. Shouldnt disturb them if you can for about 3 days. they are weened around 21 days.
No, you do not need to be worried about the mother killing the babies. A mother might kill her babies if she had just recently had them, but three days or so after she gave birth, there is no need to worry. At that time, you can now hold them.
Will the mother mouse abandon the babies if you touch them?
Rats might abandon their babies if they can't take care of them or if they are too stressed. My rat had babies and it kept abandoning one of them. We tried to feed it, but then decided to take it to the pet store. They put it with a mother mouse and it started licking it. A few days later we visited the pet store again and they said it died. If your rat abandons its babies, feed them with soy milk.
Wild desert mice eat whatever grains and other plant materials they can find - seeds from various desert plants, sedges, etc.
Can a pet rat live on its own?
Well no pet should be left unattended for a long time, although rats are pretty independant. As long as they have a large supply of food and a large supply of water (depending how many rats you have).
I say I dont think anything bad would happen if you left them for a weekend.
But you'd really have to over stuff their cage with food, there is never too much really. But too little can be a harm.
Yes. Small mammals tend to have great hearing abilities so please move your mouse somewhere silent if your going to play loud music.
How much do white mice cost in India?
1-2 dollars. In united states at least...
then how much in India?
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If you have a white mom mouse and black and white dad mouse what colors will babies be?
Well that all depends on their genetics. The white fur of the mouse is reccessive, so if they're hybrid mice then there is a chance some of their offspring will be a color other than white, such as brown. But if they're pure white mice, then yes, there is a 100% chance that their offspring will be white as wel.l
How can you put your rat to sleep?
According to a booklet written by Debbie Ducommun of the Rat Fan Club, the only humane way to euthanize a rat at home without a veterinarian is using carbon dioxide (CO2) or nitrous oxide.
Concentrated CO2 is a central nervous system depressant and causes anesthesia. It doesn't cause suffocation. It will cause the rat to become anesthetized and then it will die.
The following is Debbie's recommended process for euthanasia:
Get a 10 gallon aquarium, an airtight plastic garbage bag (12"x16"), 4 ft of 1/2" vinyl tubing, a strong rubber band, (2) 2 cup measuring cups, 4 cups of white vinegar, 5 tablespoons of baking soda and a cover for the aquarium.
Put 5 tablespoons of baking soda on the bottom of the plastic bag & set the bag on the table next to the aquarium. Put 2 cups of vinegar in each measuring cup and set both cups inside the bag next to the baking soda.
Put the rubber band tightly around the neck of the bag and then insert one end of the tubing into the bag through the rubber banded neck so it is secured. Place the other end inside the aquarium.
Put a thick layer of cloth in the bottom of the aquarium and run the end of the hose underneath the cloth to disperse the gas coming out of the tube.
Place rat in the aquarium. Pour one of the cups of vinegar into the bottom of the plastic bag, making sure the hose stays above the liquid. The solution will begin to fizz for 1-2 minutes. When the fizzing slows down, pour out half of the remaining vinegar.
The rat will become groggy and go to sleep. Once the rat is unconscious, pour out the rest of the vinegar. Mix it well and gently compress the bag to force more of the CO2 into the aquarium. Cover the aquarium and do not disturb for at least 20 minutes.
For a copy of the booklet and complete details, contact the author at www.ratfanclub.org
Bleach can definitely kill mice if left in large enough quantities. The bleach has a better chance of killing mice if left in a closed up environment.
How come the urine of your pet rat smells?
All urine has a smell to it, including a persons pet rats. The smell of urine, including rat urine, is dependent on the diet. If urine smells excessively strange, then it is wise to consult a professional.
Rats are surprisingly very nice animals. They love to be with humans. If you are considering adopting a rat, please know that rats need at least 30 minutes out of their cage daily! Cages need to be cleaned weekly and the water needs to be filled to the top daily. Rats need tons of socialization if you don't want them to bite.
