baby rat

Which is best?

Part of the fun of getting new rats is setting up their new home! The type of home you get for your rat depends on your situation - living space, available funds, and general environment. There are two main kinds of rat housing that are the best to use. These are wire cages and aquariums. You can get both of these at your local pet store and many times you can find them for great prices at yard sales or flea markets. Or, if you go with a wire cage you can build your own. The first thing to consider is the environment of your house. Is your house drafty? How much space do you have?

Teaching your old rats to get along with your new rats.

Now you've had your pet rats for quite some time and you have realized that you are hopelessly addicted. Don't worry, it's perfectly normal and happens to the best of us. A sudden urge strikes..."I must have more rats!" But will they get along with your current rats? Well, there is no guarantee that any given group of rats will get along, but you won't know until you try. More times than not all goes well with a little time and lots of patience.