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As I've mentioned before, I used to have four male rats, all lived in seperate cages to provent fighting, and they were all happy.
Now I have a female rat, who lives on her own. I've read that as long as I spend alot of time with her, she will not be that bothered about haveing no rat friends.
However, I got her from a pet shop, and am having trouble taming her. I've had her about a week and a half, and apart from the first 24 hours, I have spent time with her every day. She has no problem with me being around, she'll come up and sniff me, and she'll take food from my hand. However as soon as I try to fuss her, she's gone!
I've also read that, those with red eyes (as she has) will be harder to tame as they cant see very well. Another website said that if you buy 2 rats, they will gain confidence from eachother, and compete for attention...?
So, should I just stick with this girl, or buy another black eyed girl to go with her? The thing is, I dont want to buy another one, if they both decide they dont trust me, and then I have 2 rats i cant get near!? So please help me! Also if I have 2 females, will they fight?
Thank you guys!
Now I have a female rat, who lives on her own. I've read that as long as I spend alot of time with her, she will not be that bothered about haveing no rat friends.
However, I got her from a pet shop, and am having trouble taming her. I've had her about a week and a half, and apart from the first 24 hours, I have spent time with her every day. She has no problem with me being around, she'll come up and sniff me, and she'll take food from my hand. However as soon as I try to fuss her, she's gone!
I've also read that, those with red eyes (as she has) will be harder to tame as they cant see very well. Another website said that if you buy 2 rats, they will gain confidence from eachother, and compete for attention...?
So, should I just stick with this girl, or buy another black eyed girl to go with her? The thing is, I dont want to buy another one, if they both decide they dont trust me, and then I have 2 rats i cant get near!? So please help me! Also if I have 2 females, will they fight?
Thank you guys!