[Malarz]

This may be a total noob question, so don't laugh. Three days ago I adopted an adult male, over a year old. His fur is much rougher to touch. While girls are soft like chinchillas, this boy's hair is more coarse, like a dog's fur. Is this a difference between sexes? Or is it age related?

 

[Adeliek]

It's a difference between sexes, boys fur is more coarse than girls. I have one little girl and she feels so snuggly and soft compared to her adoptive brothers! If you get a male neutered his hair gets softer as well

 

[Malarz]

Thanks for reply! I don't mind his thick fur at all, I'm only curious. I am used to dogs so it is no issue. He is my first rat boy, and it was a small surprise after handling girls for over 6 months.

 

[EmilyGPK]

Boys tend to have more long "guard" hairs over top of their softer hairs.

 

[madsnake]

My rats used to have nice cozy fur as babies and then there coarse fur came in. It was unexpected at first but you get used to it.

 

[Akarah]

Boys tend to have more long "guard" hairs over top of their softer hairs.

My boys have this. Longer hairs that stick out over the top. It's too cute...