Before you start a pet, you should figure out how to do it correctly and safely. In the article we will tell you how to arrange a comfortable life for fluffy pets and what is important to consider in keeping these animals.
Why You Shouldn't Have One Rat
Keeping a rat alone is inhumane, the animal will wither away. He needs to communicate with the owners, other animals. A rat can make friends with a guinea pig, a dog, a cat.
In nature, rats live in groups. If the owner is away from home for a long time, then it is better to have a couple of animals.
Otherwise, you need to be prepared to devote a lot of time to your pet. A couple should be taken at about the same age and from the same family - sisters or brothers.
It is better if the animals live together from childhood, this reduces the likelihood of aggressive behavior. Some adult rats get along well and some don't.
An adult male, a female with a brood of babies and a group of adolescents should be kept in different cages. Rats can be kept in pairs; you can keep two females and a male, but not two adult males.
How to keep two rats
Comfortable room temperature is up to 32 degrees Fahrenheit, avoid drafts and direct sunlight.
Since rats need to move, the cage must be spacious and high, it must be equipped with various ladders, planks, hammocks and tunnels. The bigger the cage, the better.
