We're (hopefully) having twins guys!

[Amethyst_ice]

Originally Posted by Jesse

You're too fast, darn it!

its not speed..its excitement!

also bit nervous as well..i don't want to let them down by being a newbie to their species :s

[Jesse]

Awwww you'll be fine hun. Animals will soon let you know if they're not happy (well, apart from rabbits who can hide absolutely anything from you!!). You could maybe join a rattie forum, I'm guessing there is such a thing?

[helenp]

They are the cutest little rats ever, I hope you get them and they settle in well.

[suga]

Congrats on your rats. The only forum i know that caters for rats is Pet Web site. They have a rat forum within and there is a forum member who has ooodddles of rat experience.

[ameyjaney]

Congratulations on the rats

[SarahJ]

I have been using this website :- http://www.fancy-rats.co.uk/community/ and found it really helpful as i was given my brothers rat and had no clue about them at all, but have to say i now think rats are one of the best pets you can have

[WinterbellHams]

Awwww! What handsome little siamese boys! They look to have dumbo ears as well! They are just lovely!!! I must say, that cage is quite small. They will most definately need an upgrade and more toys. As far as bedding for them, I can only tell you what people use in the US. Pine and Cedar are toxic for ratties, but a lot of people use Aspen and it works well. Carefresh and similar things are also used.

[Amethyst_ice]

Originally Posted by WinterbellHams

Awwww! What handsome little siamese boys! They look to have dumbo ears as well! They are just lovely!!! I must say, that cage is quite small. They will most definately need an upgrade and more toys. As far as bedding for them, I can only tell you what people use in the US. Pine and Cedar are toxic for ratties, but a lot of people use Aspen and it works well. Carefresh and similar things are also used.

They do appear to be dumbo from the picture..will have to shape up on them like i am the hammies hehe

im nearing towards this megazorb..seems lots cheaper than carefresh. i don't know what my sawdust is made from but id rather not take the chance.

Yeh i think from the pics a new cage will be in order and lots of swinging hammocks and the like! i saw someone had hung a pringles tube so i like that idea.

oh lord just read dumbo rats get veyr big...eeek!!!

my mum back home called me mad and has banned the lil guys from my house already..

[WinterbellHams]

Originally Posted by Amethyst_ice

They do appear to be dumbo from the picture..will have to shape up on them like i am the hammies hehe

im nearing towards this megazorb..seems lots cheaper than carefresh. i don't know what my sawdust is made from but id rather not take the chance.

Yeh i think from the pics a new cage will be in order and lots of swinging hammocks and the like! i saw someone had hung a pringles tube so i like that idea.

oh lord just read dumbo rats get veyr big...eeek!!!

my mum back home called me mad and has banned the lil guys from my house already..

I am sure the megazorb will work out fine.

That cage looks like it may be a nice spare hamster cage! The pringles can idea sounds neat. I'd like to see how that goes.

I don't really know that dumbos are an larger. I have not personally owned rats, but have dealt with my fair share while volunteering with AFRMA and RMCA while living in California. They are just like any others. And at a year old, they are fully grown already.

I just don't understand why people have to hve such issues with rats. They make such lovely pets.

[Hope]

Originally Posted by Amethyst_ice

my mum back home called me mad and has banned the lil guys from my house already..

Awww! Thats not fair!!!

Meany Mummy! lol