Post by Sal on Apr 20, 2009 22:52:25 GMT
Guess what i got...... 
2 gorgeous little girlie rats!! 
There is a VERY good reason why i just HAD to bring them home - honest!! I was getting dog food from the pet shop and while i was there i saw these 2 little, well actually big lol, rats with a huge sign next them saying "please re-home us". I asked the lady at the counter about them and she said they were bought in as the previous owner was moving and couldnt take them with him. After lots of consideration (at least 30 seconds worth!) i decided that they can come live with us ;D well, its not like i dont have enough cages is it
so we bought them home, set up an indoor rabbit cage with lots of toys and took them up to my bedroom to settle in quietly for the rest of the afternoon. When the kids went to bed i bought them down for some treats. They both take so lovely out your hand without snatching or going for fingers ;D
They are Dumbo Rats, 10 months old. Photos of the little beauties...
Oooh she does love her ears scratched!!! She is a lot bolder than the other and is very trusting. She had no hesitation in jumping onto my hand and coming out for a cuddle ;D
This one is very pretty and a lot softer furred than the white. She is a little more timid and although very happy for me to stroke her in the cage and hand feed her treats not quite ready for me to pick her up. She cowers as soon as your hand goes round her so im not going to push it till she is happier with me handling her. She is already very curious and watched me the whole time i had the other one so i dont think it will be long.
Nether of them have names yet, we're trying to think of something that suits their personalities so will have to keep you posted ;D
2 gorgeous little girlie rats!! There is a VERY good reason why i just HAD to bring them home - honest!! I was getting dog food from the pet shop and while i was there i saw these 2 little, well actually big lol, rats with a huge sign next them saying "please re-home us". I asked the lady at the counter about them and she said they were bought in as the previous owner was moving and couldnt take them with him. After lots of consideration (at least 30 seconds worth!) i decided that they can come live with us ;D well, its not like i dont have enough cages is it
so we bought them home, set up an indoor rabbit cage with lots of toys and took them up to my bedroom to settle in quietly for the rest of the afternoon. When the kids went to bed i bought them down for some treats. They both take so lovely out your hand without snatching or going for fingers ;D They are Dumbo Rats, 10 months old. Photos of the little beauties...
Oooh she does love her ears scratched!!! She is a lot bolder than the other and is very trusting. She had no hesitation in jumping onto my hand and coming out for a cuddle ;D
This one is very pretty and a lot softer furred than the white. She is a little more timid and although very happy for me to stroke her in the cage and hand feed her treats not quite ready for me to pick her up. She cowers as soon as your hand goes round her so im not going to push it till she is happier with me handling her. She is already very curious and watched me the whole time i had the other one so i dont think it will be long.
Nether of them have names yet, we're trying to think of something that suits their personalities so will have to keep you posted ;D
rats!! *shivers* we've cleaned out a couple from our garage I could have posted to you, although they were a little stiff . . .
