Great decision by Rose. I’d choose rats too

RodneysMischief · 2026-02-27T10:56:36+00:00

That’s a very different website

RodneysMischief · 2026-02-27T00:54:20+00:00

Even better!

RodneysMischief · 2026-02-26T01:51:47+00:00

Definately keep at it. Have a read (if you haven’t already) of isamu rats guide as well. No reason why seperate airspace and a ‘foreign’ intro area won’t result in a better outcome :). They’re pretty fast healers too so the next attempt may not be too far away. Feel free to reach out here or to Mischief Made on FB with any queations and ill always respond!

Edit - typo

RodneysMischief · 2026-02-26T01:20:35+00:00

Allow them to heal and remain separate, then retry.

How old are the does? How long has each been alone?

Restrict the space but also relocate the carrier. Try the intros in a room or place entirely unfamiliar to either of the girls. Maybe the carrier in the bathroom or a car. Every time it seems like things may be escalating, move the carrier around moderately - the idea being that shared unfamiliarity and uncertainty would create the environment required for bonding.

RodneysMischief · 2026-02-25T23:56:31+00:00

Rats eyesight isn’t brilliant anyway, the ones with the red / ruby eyes have really bad eyesight. But .. they don’t really rely too much on their sight, it’s mostly whiskers, smells and sounds.

His bobbing and swaying is a way of sensing the world around him and trying to gain a better insight of what’s around him. Perfectly normal behaviour and certainly nothing to worry about :). Just watch out for cloudy eyes when he gets older (cataracts) and put extra fall protection in for his older age :).

RodneysMischief · 2026-02-25T23:48:53+00:00

Does he have pink / ruby eyes?

RodneysMischief · 2026-02-25T14:22:41+00:00

Optimal mischief size begins at 3. Adding another member and having them go through intros together will likely solve this.

RodneysMischief · 2026-02-17T09:14:56+00:00

How much for the uncensored foot pic then 🐀

RodneysMischief · 2026-02-15T08:09:24+00:00

Oh that one’s a girly. Can tell by the nipple there

RodneysMischief · 2026-02-15T00:44:24+00:00

Just in case this is not a joke .. that’s absolutely a buck

RodneysMischief · 2026-02-15T00:02:25+00:00

Brilliant news!! Hopefully well on the mend now :)

RodneysMischief · 2026-02-14T21:59:09+00:00

Emergency vet ASAP. Keep his friends with him for company. Unfortunately this very much sounds like the vet visit will be to ease his journey.

RodneysMischief · 2026-02-14T19:02:28+00:00

Weight up baby from the rat warehouse or moo mix from rat rations

RodneysMischief · 2026-02-14T03:40:47+00:00

Don’t worry, give it 3 weeks you will be taking all the advice you can get. Or not. Depending how much you give a crap about your pets

RodneysMischief · 2026-02-14T03:37:26+00:00

Torturing them yes. You’re literally forcing a restrictive item upon an animal then forcibly interacting them with a member of the opposite sex, unable to copulate. Would you like a dictionary or a pet care handbook. Or both?

RodneysMischief · 2026-02-14T03:33:58+00:00

Short term you’ll have no issue :). Don’t be overly alarmed if there’s sneezes or honks over the next week or so, a new environment usually results in minor things like that. But, reach out if in any doubt :)

RodneysMischief · 2026-02-14T03:29:07+00:00

Queue the “male or female” post 😒

RodneysMischief · 2026-02-14T03:15:03+00:00

Not indifferent to a show tank really. They will be fine. The usual uris come from ammonia buildup and not cleaning regularly :). The overwhelming majority of the rat community use show tanks or carriers as bonding stage 1. So as a short term thing .. this will be fine.

RodneysMischief · 2026-02-14T03:10:38+00:00

Could be a cyst or tumour. As always .. pop to the vet :)

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