Totally understandable! I did a lot of research before getting them, I just get anxious about these types of things because I’d hate for them to not feel comfortable here! The breeder picked them up so easily I was amazed haha!
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Thanks so much! Should I take out one or two of their hides? They love the big one on top and mostly spend time in their hanging hammock so I'd assume they'd prefer more hanging stuff! I have 2 more hammocks I just haven't had the chance to put them in because my presence freaks Kiwi out and I hate making her feel that way
! I'll also definitely get some of those IKEA holders to make up for climbing stuff! As for a litter tray, I actually have one but I don't have a different kind of litter to put in it and I heard that makes it easier-- what's your opinion on it? I'd love to litter train them but I don't know how they'd respond considering!
I'll definitely do that thank you! I appreciate the great advice! I'll have to look into it, if we don't have that specific brand I heard non-scented paper cat litter works just as good! I have been doing the hand with treat, Dumpling actually lets me pet her while she sniffs for them but Kiwi will stay absolutely still and as far away as possible. I know she'll take more time so I get it! I'll definitely need that tray because its everywhere, I put blankets under their cage for that very reason hah! I do not scatter feed them but I definitely plan on it!I would take the blue hide out at the bottom. Maybe take the metal ladder out, swap it for tie holders or more interesting things to climb.
I would always use a different type of bedding for litter, I'm not sure if its available in America but I use Aubiose for the main substrate and Back 2 Nature for the litter trays.
It's very easy, put litter in the tray, shove it in a corner and add a pee rock. Put any poops you find around the cage in the litter tray.
It can take them a little while to realise it's a safe space to do their business.
Rats can be very dramatic! She probably isn't too bothered by you, just a bit unsure.
Try putting your hand in the cage, holding a treat. They have to work out how to open your hand to get the treat! This can be a great way to bond.
Possibly add a Perspex tray at the bottom, so they don't end up kicking substrate onto your floor. It also allows deeper substrate which is good for digging and playing in.
Do you scatter feed them?
Thanks so much! My partner and I actually had a huge list and we chose one each, I picked Dumpling because of her size and he picked Kiwi because of her markings!
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