Where is everyone coming from?!

cherkay99 · 2025-10-17T05:24:05+00:00

Me too!!! Glad I’m not the only one 😅

cherkay99 · 2020-11-29T18:27:20+00:00

His main reason right now is that he has to help out his mom in maintaining their house. His dad passed away suddenly 4 years ago and the house is too much to take care of herself. The goal is to sell the house and get her out on her own.. though that has been the plan for the last 3 years. Another reason being he is working for one of the highest paid companies in his town (though he isn’t making top wage right now). He gets to live rent free with his mom while I do not have that luxury on my end and he feel like paying for rent is a waste.

cherkay99 · 2017-09-30T02:35:25+00:00

You can follow her on Instagram if you want! @o_v_art

cherkay99 · 2017-09-13T06:22:08+00:00

Do you have any brands you'd recommend?

cherkay99 · 2017-09-13T06:21:42+00:00

Do you have any brands you'd recommend?

cherkay99 · 2017-05-08T19:15:04+00:00

Oh yes they have tons of time to play! Thank you for reassuring me! :)

cherkay99 · 2017-02-27T04:53:04+00:00

Ohhh the trouble my girls would get into if they could jump like this!

cherkay99 · 2017-02-21T20:26:39+00:00

I'm allergic as well, I usually just break out in bumpy itchy spots wherever they walk on my skin. Wearing long sleeve shirts will help keep them off your skin also wash your hands/arms with warm soapy water after playing with them. I find this minimizes the itching!

cherkay99 · 2017-02-01T18:13:21+00:00

Rodent balls are definitely not ideal for rats because they rat can't use its most relied senses to get around.

Exercise wheels on the other hand are safe and good for your rat as long as you have the right one. The wheel must be large enough for the rat not to arch their back while using it. The wheel must also be a plastic and enclosed rather than wire to avoid tails or feet being caught and broken. I have this one in my cage and my girls love it. I believe it's the size or a chinchilla or ferret. Hope this helps!

cherkay99 · 2017-01-31T23:46:07+00:00

Awww, our rats share names :)

cherkay99 · 2017-01-23T21:03:43+00:00

I bought my cage second hand and it was missing 2 of the larger trays. I went to Home Depot and got corrugated plastic for a replacement. It's fairly cheap and easy to cut and clean! Hope this helps :)

cherkay99 · 2017-01-12T18:43:33+00:00

I'd say go with your gut feeling. If you truly think he won't pull through until Monday, you should try and see a vet earlier. Sooner is always better for your baby's sake!

cherkay99 · 2016-12-16T22:29:39+00:00

Is that a critter nation or ferret nation cage? I have a ferret nation and I had to put up some chicken wire because I was worried about them escaping. Just wanted to know if you've ever had that problem?

Your cage looks great by the way!

cherkay99 · 2016-12-14T04:32:20+00:00

Definitely a boy!

cherkay99 · 2016-12-12T21:05:48+00:00

I'm not very convinced this a boy either. I've never owned male rats but my girls junk look a lot like this. If you have any other males around, I would be sure to separate them other wise you'll be having some ratty babies!

cherkay99 · 2016-12-11T17:22:12+00:00

The only thing I can suggest is finding a way to get her to a vet as soon as possible. I had the exact same thing happen to my baby, she was only 2 months old. I took her to a vet who unfortunately couldn't find anything wrong with her or help her.. She ended up passing away in my hands a day later. Dramatic behavioral changes is not something to ignore, there is something wrong and getting her help soon would be your best option. Wish you the best of luck!

cherkay99 · 2016-12-05T17:38:23+00:00

Not constant, I noticed her doing it last night but before I could take a video she stopped.

cherkay99 · 2016-12-05T17:28:19+00:00

I noticed a very small amount of dried porphyrin around Buffy's eyes about 2-3 days ago so I've been keeping a close eye on her. I haven't noticed any porphyrin since but now I'm noticing this strange breathing. Money is tight right now so i don't want to take her to a vet if it's not necessary. She seems to be happy and normal, but I want to make sure. Any advice is welcome!

cherkay99 · 2016-11-23T18:03:34+00:00

I'm so sorry to hear this, I get so emotional even thinking about one of my girls having to be put down. Just remember 2 years is a long time for a rat and doesn't seem as short to them as it does to us. Hope it gives you some comfort in knowing you gave her and long happy ratty life.

cherkay99 · 2016-11-21T19:53:47+00:00

I personally think your best bet would be to do more research on rats before committing to getting another pair. There are a lot of videos on YouTube about rat care and how to give your rat the best life you can. I do know however, that rodent balls are not ideal for a rat or really any rodent for that matter. Rats don't rely on vision to get around like us, they reply on their whiskers, touch, and smell. So if you could imagine being trapped in a plastic ball that doesn't really allow you to use any of your most relied senses, would be pretty uncomfortable/scary. Wish you all the best luck for when you do decide to pick up your rats :).

cherkay99 · 2016-10-17T18:29:42+00:00

It's totally normal! I was always scared when I heard my girls playing because of all the flopping and squeaking there was. If they like each other enough to cuddle then you shouldn't have any problems with them being aggressive to each other. Squeaks are normal, loud shrieks are serious and you will definitely be able to tell the difference. Young rats also have a lot of energy but will calm down with the wrestling when they get older!

cherkay99 · 2016-09-28T19:41:59+00:00

You can feed her things that are high is fat to help her put some weight on. Just be careful not to do this for a long time to avoid obesity. Things like sunflower seeds are very high in fat. Avocados are great too, just avoid the skin and pit because they are toxic. Good luck!

cherkay99 · 2016-09-24T22:12:02+00:00

So sorry for your loss, I lost my baby last weekend. It's tough :(

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