I have done a thing

[Presley524]

I'm so glad they are settling in well. Thank you for the links!

[pst20]

I love rats. I've had loads (but never with a hamster). They are just as cute as a hamster but more intelligent.

[Maker]

Originally Posted by Engel

THEYRE HERE!

I present to you Inky (white stripe on face) and Splat (all black)

(For some reason it won't allow me to upload an image of Splat. Probably as she's so cute. Will try again later

OMG they are gorgeous!

[Engel]

Originally Posted by Presley524

I'm so glad they are settling in well. Thank you for the links!

No problems. If you have any more questions feel free to ask

[Engel]

Originally Posted by pst20

I love rats. I've had loads (but never with a hamster). They are just as cute as a hamster but more intelligent.

Oh yes. What cage did you use for yours? Thinking of changing mine as the door is so tiny and awkward :/

[Engel]

Some photos from yesterday's bonding session. Went very well. Splat now takes food from my hand, Inky is a bit more shy and won't yet, but if I place it in front of her she'll eat it then.

They're now using every inch of the cage! Playing and popcorning everywhere bless them. They're settling in very well

[LunaTheHamster1]

aww, look at their little faces, love that 2nd pic

[Engel]

Originally Posted by LunaTheHamster1

aww, look at their little faces, love that 2nd pic

I like that one too. Falling asleep on me they were intimate sign of trust

[sushi_78]

They look very sweet. Do rats chew or gnaw much?

[Engel]

Originally Posted by sushi_78

They look very sweet. Do rats chew or gnaw much?

No where near as much as gerbils but more than hamsters.

I've found out that they aren't 8 weeks old like the breeder said, but maybe as young as 3 weeks according to licensed breeders and show persons on Facebook pages. They're meant to be 3 times the size. So this is going to be a challenge