@Ratopedia Swiss have good laws too, you must have two rats no less and a large cage and you must care about them, in 1992, Switzerland became the first country to constitutionally recognize animals, with a constitutional provision warranting the protection of "the dignity of the creature"! source wiki
@Ratopedia right? I had a Skype friend living there (this was when I was 17... I'm 33 now) and even their housing laws make more sense. You can afford a flat working at McDonald's. The whole "living wage" thing actually exists there!
This was super interesting. I always think rats and so cute and smart but I don’t think I could deal with them getting sick and living short lives 😭. I will live my rat live vicariously through your channel 😆
That seems to be the hardest thing with rats, specially as you probably create a deeper bond with them because they are so social and intelligent. I wish someone could create a rat that at least lives 5 years as 2 years is nothing. I doubt I could cope with this.
I had a rat that lived to about 3.5 years. He was such a sweet boy and I still love him all these years later. Always thought he was like an 80 year old towards the end, but now I know he lived to be a 100
Thanks 😊 They were all very loved, and I am looking forward to get new ones now that I've moved out of my parents place. Btw, does the "no baths" rule include naked rats? Cause I've heard mixed information/opinions on this. My old boy was naked as could be and I sometimes bathed him.
I love that you keep advocating for rats being housed with others! All the groups and things I am on people make excuses all the time and don’t take care of their precious pets!!!
yeah! unless your rat is insanely territorial and will kill other rats (even if they have been neutered) they HAVE to have cagemates! if you say “i can only afford one” you shouldn’t even own one in the first place. it’s a good idea if you go have a aggressive one to just have other rats in the room so they can smell each other, even if they don’t interact.
@@sylvie_on Saying that you can't afford more than one always baffles me. Most cages that you can get for one rat can house two. Most treats and wood chews are fairly cheap, and enrichment is easy to DIY for for low amounts. A rat itself costs maybe $20. Bedding is easy to stretch by supplementing with fleece. So the only thing that's truly doubling is food? I've seen people say, on average, a 5lb bag of pellets lasts two rats for one month, so if we use that then you're paying around $20 on the main food, let's round up to $25. If that's too expensive for you then I question your ability to afford one rat
I don't think there are many (if any) excuses for it. I ended up with a tiny baby that my baby ball python wouldn't eat (I tried live because she hadn't taken food in a long time) and I knew nothing about rats. Went straight to UA-cam and Reddit on how to care for her and I went and got her a friend the next morning because that's what they need. I knew having to keep her was a possible risk and was prepared to adjust accordingly. Now I have 4 adults and a whole mess of babies who will be ready for permanent homes soon. I love them.
@@debayeuxchats5607 that's baffling. I'm perpetually broke and handle feeding all of mine just fine. I agree that if you can't care for two, you probably can't care for one.
Yessss, one of my "regrets" with owning rats was not getting them the cage they currently have right away (I have a savic suite royale). I bought a perfectly large enough cage at first thinking I'd be fine with it and thinking that the bigger cages were far too expensive. Within about a month I realised that without the huge opening doors it was incredibly hard to bond with my rats and clean them out. I ended up spending more money on a new cage which i'm super happy with but yeah, totally not worth me buying the "starter" cage to begin with! My advice to new owners would definitely be just to save for a pet planet cage or a savic suite cage, they're really good and theres a reason so many people love them and in the long run you'll save money x
Or a Critter Nation in the US. I started out with a smaller but adequate cage and if I did it over, would just have gone for the CN to start with. Much easier to clean and accessorize!
Hi guys, thinking of getting rats for the first time so I’ve been doing research before I make a decision, I’ve found a cage similar to the one that emi has (with the 6 rats in), but I was only thinking of getting 2 or maybe 3 rats, can the cage be too big, would that be an issue? Also would you guys recommend getting 3 as a new owner or is that too many? I’d really like like any advice as a new owner before I make the decision please
@@terryearnshaw2580 hey! it's great to hear you're doing research before getting rats! :) so i don't think there's any cage that's too big for rats, they will use all the space you give them; the bigger the better. just remember to make it a busy and interesting cage for them too, with lots of things to climb on, different textures, foraging toys, and places to hide, dig and play, etc. personally i started with 3 rats and found it absolutely fine. i think 3 is better than 2, because the dynamics of a group work better when there are more rats and it also means if (god forbid) a rat passed away early, your other rat won't be left alone. if you have any other questions feel free to get back to me:)
@@sophiapebbles thank you for replying, don’t worry I’ve already been shopping for accessories lol, I’ve got a £50 Amazon voucher to use so I’ll get plenty with that lol, I think I’ve got the cage, I’ve also found what seems to be a reputable breeder, just waiting for lockdown to end so I can get it all together. Thank you
@@terryearnshaw2580 so there is no way to have to big of a cage as long as you have more than one but you should make sure you use your space very well dont overfill
I regret to say that I did purchase a lone Rat However, a few months (I'm sorry, I didn't know) later, I found an abandoned 6 week old little boy and now he and my big boy are bestest friends and absolutely adore eachother ❤️
glad u got him a friend... but just remember for the future before getting any new pet it is crucial to do research BEFORE getting them. all it takes is watching a quick video like this (that part isn't directed at u since u learned that, just commenting so others will see this and know).
This happened to me but only because I had a unique situation. Im in school to become a veterinary technician and a class we take is laboratory animals. One of our assignments was to take home a rat or a mouse for 2 weeks to learn husbandry skills, and then we got to choose to keep them after. I kept mine and he was alone for a couple of months because I didn't have the space for a larger rat cage. I do now have the space but after getting another rat, they don't get alone/: Im not sure what to do.
@@reeseelizabeth2889 I have to say my daughter had two pet rats at two separate times...so one at a time.She spent a great deal of time with them . ...real companions..and they were both very happy rats.,,very affectionate and playful..So it cant always follow.
@@sophiemr1 I had an albino one eyed rat from a Petsmart as a kid that lived almost 3 years. Not knowing much back then she was a lone rat but I believe me spending so much time with her helped alleviate that social pain and give her a longer life span. She was an exception in every bit of the word. I gave her lots of free roam time and she eventually just started coming back to hang out with me. We would sleep together. She would sleep on my pillow or crawl around in my bed. If i moved and squished her she would squeak and nip me. Doing my research on rats now I realize how rare she was and how lucky I was to have found her.
I had a girl live till three and another girl is on her way to 3. Honestly would set this as a max age for most rats with anything beyond being extremely rare. Most rats Ive had make it to around the 2 year marker and then they usually develop health issues. My girl Zari made it to 3 but then quickly developed mammary tumors and passed in a couple months. Just make sure you spend a lot of time with your rats, they really are awesome little creatures even if they dont live very long
Time stamps: 1:06 1. Rats have to live in groups. 3:28 2. Baby rats need same age company. 4:49 3. Where you get them from is important. 6:18 4. Rats have short life spans. 6:43 5. Rats are a long term commitment. 7:29 6. Rats are not cheap easy pets. 8:03 7. Rats are prone to a lot of health issues. 8:52 8. Rats can have behavioural issues. 10:08 9. Rats do play fight. 10:36 10. Rats need a lot of space. 11:23 11. Rats need enrichment. 12:18 12. Not every rat is going to be cuddly. 13:07 13. Male & female rats have different personalities. 13:41 14. Rats produce porphyrin. 14:10 15. You can be allergic to rats. 15:09 16. You don't have to bathe your rats. 15:40 17. Rats do something called boggling. 16:20 18. What you feed your rats is important. 16:42 19. Rats sent mark. 17:10 20. Rats are crepuscular. 17:50 21. Do not let your rats mix with other animals.
I love “prepuscular” as a typo, because it’s making me picture a group of rats that has that one guy who’s always wanting to get everybody up BEFORE dawn and dusk and everybody else just rolls their eyes 😄
Soooo, we aren’t gonna talk about death sleeping?! I’ve only had my girls a few months and OH MY GODD, the amount of times I’ve thought they’d died. Sometimes björk will just splay out upside down with her eyes open and won’t move till i actually touch her belly
I have 4 little girls (sisters) they have an big cage and I take them out often! Their cage has an active layout with foraging toys, and at the bottom a deep layer of appropriate bedding with hidden treats! and I change the layout except the zip tied things twice a week. They absolutely enjoy the new layouts! And explore it al the time! They have a LOT of chew toys, and hammocks and stuff, I try to give them the best life I can provide. And your videos have helped me so much! Thanks.
Okay, so this just made a huge difference of my knowledge of rats, even though I’ve had one as a child. I just rescued a baby rat from Rescue yesterday, so now I’m going to try and see if I can rescue another one at the same age so that she has a companion. I’ve already learned so much about set up cage, size, food, bedding, things that I didn’t know before…all good stuff, thank you!!!!❤
Thank you for all the videos you make about rats specifically! There aren't that many creators who make rat-centric content so your channel is just amazing to learn exactly how to care for them. I just visited my soon-to-be rat babies yesterday! :) I'm adopting them from a petting zoo/farm, their set up was amazing- the cage for all the rats was absolutely massive and so well put together. I'll be picking them up in 4 weeks! Thanks again for everything, all your vids are so helpful.
This is really good advice and I really love all of your videos. The "cuddly" thing is something people really need to know. Every rat is going to have a different personality I'd assume just like people. I have cats and my one is super friendly and cuddly but hates being picked up. My other is not as cuddly with me but prefers my husband, and my first cat who was my heart liked me holding him. It really does depend, but not animal deserves less care because they're not cuddly.
Do you have any tips for mice with tumors? We discovered recently that she had a tumor, but the vet said that she is too old to have the removal surgery. Do you have any tips for keeping her comfortable and/or keeping her weight up?
I had a simular experience with one of my rats, I just tried to make him comfortable. He had a tumor on the side of his neck, so after a while, it became hard for him to lay down or eat, so I suggest trying to make a comfy spot for them to sleep. I mashed up his food with water, or gave him foods that were easy to chew. I really hope that they do okay! I'm sure there's videos on stuff like that, so keep trying, and hopefully you'll find something helpful.
I had a situation abt 2 weeks ago where I was getting two more rats for my current mischief they scammed me and only gave me one,, he’s the sweetest thing ever and I’m working on introducing him to my current rats and your intro video helped me ^^
I've been researching about rats as pets for almost 2 years now and I'm finally getting them in september. I scored a great deal on a cage and accecories from a girl in my countries rat group. I'm so excited!! Thank you for making videos and educating people on rats and mice!
Thank this helped cause I'm getting my rats in 2 to 3 months there was a delay on getting my rats because of everything going on but I arranged it for the next 2 to 3 months
hey!! i just got my rat babys a few days ago and your videos helped me be able to get things in order so thank you! and i hope you see this comment! :D
Thank you for all your videos! Your previous was my introduction to rat care and the beginning of a very deep dive into researching before I got my three kiddos from a local small animal rescue.
As much as I love rats and find them adorable, number 7 really resonated with me and is likely a deal breaker. I got really upset when I found out my newly adopted bird Rosie had some health issues, and it definitely caused a lot of anxiety - my family was surprised how quickly and strongly I had bonded with her, given my reaction to finding out she had health issues having only adopted her a week before I took her to the vet. I think I'm *exactly* the type of person you are talking about in 7, so as much as I love rats and was thinking about owning some someday, I don't think I'm the right person.
Omg! I'm early I love your channel also I'm getting rats In 9 months so I'm researching because I know that there's always more to know💛 also I'm getting them from a shelter
I love your channel so much and always come back and rewatch your videos, they have helped me improve my rat care exponentially! I know I was thinking of eventually making a video like this but I am unsure if I will ever get around to making the video, and this can be for just pet care in general: Accountability and responsibility as a pet owner. I know a lot of people get very defensive when others try to approach them and give constructive criticism on their pet care and refuse to change and I think that could be a good video talking about being open as a pet owner to others concerned about your pets welfare when poor pet care may be being provided. I know it is hard for individuals to sometimes accept they are in the wrong and could be providing bad and even dangerous care to their pets, but we all need to learn and grow and understand we make mistakes. I even have examples of mistakes I made in the past, realized accepted them and immediately changed what I was doing because the health, wellbeing and welfare of my pets is more important than my pride.
Great topic, people who might get rats can watch and learn something new from this video. Helping them understand what they are getting into before getting rats. I haven't looked back ever since getting my 2 baby girl rats two years ago, they are so damn cute without trying.
I have the two most beautiful ratties in the world. They are staying with my cousins at the moment because I am away for 4 days, and this is the longest we’ve ever been away from them. I miss them so much 🥺🥺❤️❤️
My Perfect Mischief yeah she has sent lots of pictures and apparently both ratties are snuggling up together in their hammock so I am glad they are happy 😊
Well done!! I've kept upwards of 25 rats over the years and everything you suggested is spot-on in my experienced opinion. One thing I'd add for new rat keepers is to find a local, reputable, exotic animal vet. They are the only vets (least here in the U.S.) that will treat rats. They are considered exotics so your typical dog and cat vet won't take them. I suggest finding several and calling to confirm that they treat rats and their hours. You'd be surprised how quickly a year or two passes, and before you know it, your rattie is an old man or woman! Once illness sets in it moves quickly, just like everything in a rats life...so having the piece of mind of knowing a vet or vets already saves you time when you might be rather emotional seeing your buddy in dire straits.
I love rewatching these videos so I can update myself on how to look after my rats. I kinda got thrown into having rats after an abusive friend wanted them and made me pay for them. And they kicked me out after an argument and since I paid for the rats I wanted them. And they stuck them in a tiny hamster cage. Peyton started to get really ill and had to take him to the vet. And as soon as I got paid I got them a new cage. And as soon as my new room is done I can get them a lovely 5ft cage and 2 new brothers. I also didn't handle them much as babies as I didn't really like rats but now I take them out of the cage everyday and they love to run around on the bed. Peyton prefers to sit in the house and chill and Ashton preferes to be a nuisance and jump everywhere 😂 I love my babies so much ❤
Hey Emiology!! Thanks for hearting my comment it means a lot :3333 Please can you do reacting to rat cages video? I have four girls and have just got them a new huge cage. I’d love to hear your opinion
Thank you so much for all of your videos! I'm getting 2 boys from a breeder at the end of this month, and your videos have been super helpful with preparing for them! ❤️❤️
A quick question where did you get you're millipedes from? I'm looking for some captive bred ones but I'm struggling to find any ones that i'm interested in. Also congrats for 60k! 🎉 Thanks :)
I've already got my rats but I learned a lot from this. I'm getting my rats some more foraging/digging toys and getting a playpen for some out of cage time as we speak.
Love this video! I’ve been binge watching your videos all day :)) could I just ask where do you get most of your rat stuff from? I’m really wanting to get some more stuff for my two males and I’m about to get two more as rescues.
There are actually rats who have lived up to 7 years. It is EXTREMELY EXTREMELY RARE though. 2-3years is the average but slowly their lifespans are getting longer.
@emiology a few people in my rat groups have had babies that have lived just shy of 7 years and in the Guinness book of world records the longest living rat was Rodney who lived 7 years and 4 months. I didn't believe it either but this one girl has had several babies who have lived over 6 years (from the same Breeder) I'm not sure of her location. I asked her. I gotta wait until she responds though. Also totally fangirling because you replied to my comment lol
@@FinancialAnna Unfortunately apparently the guiness world record rat was proved to be fake / there was no evidence to prove that he had lived that long. Since it's such a bold claim to have a rat live that long and it can amount to disappointment from others expecting their rats to also do the same, I would only be tempted to believe it if someone has time stamped photos etc of the rats as babies and 7 years later as adults, but don't believe everything you read on the internet!
@emiology I don't lol. The girl I was talking too did have proof but there's no way to share it on here. But regardless it is extremely rare. I hope some day it becomes the norm.
This video is super informative and helpful as I am considering getting rats. I am not sensitive to seeing dead animals but know that that could be icky for some people though, so it would be nice if there was some kind of warning for the PETA clips that looked like there were drowned rats.
put a content warning for the animal abuse videos you show?? sourced from peta? peta is notoriously shitty put a disclaimer on that too if u MUST use the videos. i agree with your message (apart from what u said abt local pet stores, as some of them will also buy directly from local breeders and do rescues. just ask where they source their pets from and ask them what they do if they find one sick.)
I just got my girlies, someone was rehoming them and they're so cute I love them. I've done my research but I'm still nervous and have been babying them so much lol. I gotta watch this version too to make sure I got everything I'm so nervous alkjeaklh 😼
I’ve really been wanting rats and I’ve researched a TON and my mom seemed very supportive and willing to help till I told her about the health problems they may have and she said since they only live so long it’s not worth spending so much money to treat them :(( so I’m going to wait till I make my own money till I own rats so I can make sure they will live happy lives
I always feel kind of bad that I only have two rats because I really want more so my boys can have more friends but it’s just not the most plausible for my living situation right now. Hopefully in the future I’ll have 3 or 4 rats together
my previous rat lived to 4.5 born may 10th 2013 died november 11th 2017. loved that boy. he was a lone rat because no matter how hard we tried he didn’t get along with other rats, he lived a great life with NO health problems, ever. healthy as a horse. (also was a chew toy to his best friend, our kitten at the time [he loved it he was never hurt])
Yes! I don’t know why people say they can’t live alone! Unless you can PROVE IT don’t spread miss information 🙂 YOU ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE ONE LIVE 4 YEARS! 🍀 Dang! Check out my animal videos @ Squizitzi that’s Italian for yummy!🙂
I agree that rats are definitely not cheap pets. I spent $200 on my (20 month old) girl’s mammary tumor removal. It has been 4 days since her surgery and she is doing great! My biggest debate is when to add more baby rats to my group of 5 (all 20 months old) since they are starting to get older.
I own a dog and I don’t want to have a rat right now because I know it will tortured him and the rat will be very scared. I am sure if u own a dog and a rat that you know it’s ok for your situation but my dog is extremely jumpy when another animal is in the house. I really want to get one at another point in my life 😊 and use reliable videos and websites to educate myself.
I have a book and has a page about my rat's rules for play time and one is never let other animals into my room while they are out I made the page for my little brothers
Thank you for all the information you give to all of us and how happy and kind you are! I have been wanting to get rats for about 4 years now, and will finally be getting a few sometime in the future! 😄
I'm allergic to guinea pigs and get the same symptoms you described around them. Some days are good, but some days I can't even be in the same room without having breathing issues. I'm so glad I don't have any rat allergy issues, and hopefully I don't develop a rat allergy down the line
Absolutely brilliant video. I saw you comment below about apologising for not putting a disclaimer about the distressing video clips and I wondered whether you would consider it still? Only asking because my children absolutely adore your videos and all your pets and crave to learn as much as possible about rats - my 12 year old was watching this with me and she decided to close her eyes (i dont sugarcoat things) but i do realise that other children viewing may find it very upsetting. I'll just skip those bits when my 9 year old wants to watch as she understands already the points they are making. Please please dont take this as a criticism and it is YOUR channel and your videos to do with as you wish. Just a little feedback from a fan :)
i love watching your videos theyre so relaxing yet educational, you have a wonderful voice! I don't have rats or mice, but I really want some. When I move into my own place I plan on building a large indoor pen and making it look amazing and give them lots of space instead of a normal cage. :D
Excellent information. Kudos for exposing the cruelty that goes behind the doors of pet stores. Animals, I mean all animals, are not things, play toys, food, or shoes. Please respect your fellow earthlings.
my local pet stores work together with breeders so I think ''don't buy from pet stores'' doesn't always apply. It heavily depends on the country you live in. Edit: I wanted to add they also have zoology students for their workstudies in their early years that work with the rats and other animals to socialise them
Unfortunately no reputable breeder will supply their rats to a pet store. They may be marginally better than a mass breeding mill but it’s still not the most ethical option. Any good reputable breeder would always oversee where their rats go and vet the homes themselves, they don’t need to rely on stores to sell them when they have waiting lists and aren’t mass producing rats to meet demand.
Honestly listen to emi when she says dont buy from pets at home, i brought rats not knowing a thing (i know irresponsible but i taught myself a lot and they are really well looked after) they had respiratory illness from the start and bite me all the time, i look after them so well but they still dont really trust me, this is hard to deal with as i love them dearly! LISTEN TO THIS VIDEO!!!!
I'm about to buy a rat and this video is so helpful. I didn't know half of the things I do after watching your channel! I thought you could keep them on their own, thank you for saving me and my rat! 😄
My friends sister is housing two rats in a cage that’s WAYYYYYY to small for them. (She’s 22 and I’m only 12) I politely contacted her and reccomended ur channel. She thinks I’m being stupid and being too over the top about it, she simply believes that I’m lying about it all just because I’m a child. What can I do? 😣
Keep sending her resources from different sources, websites etc like the RSPCA that she may respect their information more that show the dimensions a cage should be. Hopefully if she sees multiple places stating it she will be more inclined to listen
sooo i have a rat story and all my rats where very healthy and eating and drinking and looked as they were doing great but then one day i was feeding them and i noticed one rat didn’t come when i opened the door to the cage to give them food and fresh water and it made me nervous so i called her name (because she had always came when i called her name) but she didn’t come finally i had gotten the courage to look at the bottom of the cage (i said courage because I knew something was wrong and i was prepared) but I wasn’t prepared for what i did find. i found pebbles (my baby) she had passed away but not only was she dead the other rats ate her body and what i found was bones , part of a tail , and some fur. after crying my eyes out for about 4 hours thinking it was all my fault thinking that i didn’t give them enough food so they murdered pebbles and ate her i did research and found out it’s apparently normal for them to dispose of the body this way so be very careful because this was traumatizing for me to find my child half eaten 😖😖💔💔 rip pebbles august 25th 2020 i’ll see you soon baby ❤️❤️🥺
Hey Emi! I asked you about if my rat should get a friend and you said yes! I’m adopting the one rat tomorrow and getting them a friend after she settles in! Welcome Ellon to the fam
I've done so much research on rats, I'm in highschool and had to do research to get my family to agree to get some- but finally after a YEARR were getting two boys next month
Yeah agree with other comments, a warning on those PETA videos, and people are mentioning the others are more disturbing so can’t continue watching video. Thanks for the work you do though.
I have had my four boys for 8 months now and they will all be 1 year old on Halloween, two are massive lads and two are tiny little guys. My bigger boys are a lot more nervous and tend to just want to sit on my arm and have a little sniff and kiss. My smaller lads however are so mental and energetic, they're hilarious and they'll sprint up my chest to have a cuddle and sit in my hood as well. They're not keen on being held but they love a tickle on their own terms, I previously had 2 girls and I love seeing the difference since the girls were very aggressive to humans.
my pet rats are from a pet store catsanddogs in Belgium. and i must say they are very friendly they have only bitten me because bit too far and thought my finger was the candy. so they never bite. they got attention ofcourse not as much as with a breeder they weren't very hand loving but they weren't scared. and i can now put them on my shoulder. one is very shy tho the other one is very active and immediatly looks for attention. the shy one if you engage with him than he gets much more engaging too. so im very lucky with my rats and the shop i went they also said you may always contact us for any questions and all. so if u live in belgium i would say that they are a pretty good pet store.
I got lucky with my pet store rats! First the guy at the shop was kind enough to tell me they should never be alone, I thought at first he just wanted the same bc they were the only 2 rats in the store. My girls love playing with each other, and slide from destroying my mattress and multiple blankets they are overall VERY good. I was also very lucky as my girls extremely easy to train to use the cage for a bathroom!! I can go outside for walks and my girl Tony will stay right on my shoulder!
Ok, I just have to say it. I feel SO bad for the rats in pet stores. They are in groups of 2 or 3 which is good, but they live in tanks, AND I don't know if you've noticed, but their enclosure is so tiny, not even 1 rat could fit in it comfortably.
Smalltime Local Petshop sells for many species of animal, breeds their own rats and mice ,trusted breeders, very friendly, family owned and have been going for many years. Family friends with my family and me very good condition of enclosures and breeding! Also sells mice and rats for reptile food frozen!
Before watching you I didn’t know I couldn’t have one rat by themselves 🥺🥺 I feel so bad 😔 but I’m happy I got two new babies and that we will add more to the bunch!
what is the best cage for only two rats?? i don't want to spend a lot of money for a huge cage for only 2 rats so if anyone has any tips please lmk, im thinking about getting the you and me rat manor because i heard that was good for 2
Rats were the most loving pets I've ever owned, however I don't get new ones bc they live such a short time. Some breeders have rats that tend to live about 3 years but it's rare in some cases. Both of my rats didn't make it to 2 years, 1 of them passed away as a year old and other lived about 1,5 years. All rats I've met had very special bonds with their owner and so did mine. My rats always waited at the cage door when they wanted to hop on my shoulder or lap.
In sweden, it's against the law to house a single rat. Great video, learning a lot from your channel
@Ratopedia Swiss have good laws too, you must have two rats no less and a large cage and you must care about them, in 1992, Switzerland became the first country to constitutionally recognize animals, with a constitutional provision warranting the protection of "the dignity of the creature"! source wiki
@Ratopedia in germany you actually have to house rabbits and guinea pigs in pairs ( I'm from america I'm just saying)
Only law we have here is that you can't have more than 10 (in NYC)
@Ratopedia right? I had a Skype friend living there (this was when I was 17... I'm 33 now) and even their housing laws make more sense. You can afford a flat working at McDonald's. The whole "living wage" thing actually exists there!
@Ratopedia bc its like 100 years ahead of other countries
#22 - the amount of zip ties you will end up buying is sky high
Haha I just got 200 in the mail yesterday. I ran out setting up a new cage.
And c clips lmao
I keep going back to the store for more 😆
Ugh so true!!!!!
dollar tree is a life saver
This was super interesting. I always think rats and so cute and smart but I don’t think I could deal with them getting sick and living short lives 😭. I will live my rat live vicariously through your channel 😆
I was just watching your videos a minute ago lol
That seems to be the hardest thing with rats, specially as you probably create a deeper bond with them because they are so social and intelligent. I wish someone could create a rat that at least lives 5 years as 2 years is nothing. I doubt I could cope with this.
@@teijaflink2226 they can live longer with great care and if they live a strong, healthy and happy life:)
@@gamingoncloud9528 When you say longer...
@@lannawebb1562 mine lived 3 and 3 1/2yrs and were pretty healthy despite being from a pet store (I was young and my mom didnt know any better)
I had a rat that lived to about 3.5 years. He was such a sweet boy and I still love him all these years later. Always thought he was like an 80 year old towards the end, but now I know he lived to be a 100
3.5 is an amazing age!
Thanks 😊 They were all very loved, and I am looking forward to get new ones now that I've moved out of my parents place. Btw, does the "no baths" rule include naked rats? Cause I've heard mixed information/opinions on this. My old boy was naked as could be and I sometimes bathed him.
Yep, same skin and levels of stress, you can help them out a bit by rubbing certain oils onto their skin though instead of bathing
Ok I thought you should do both. Will remember this in the future
I had a rat that lived 3 years for sure. Sweet boys
I love that you keep advocating for rats being housed with others! All the groups and things I am on people make excuses all the time and don’t take care of their precious pets!!!
My DMs are full of people making excuses and I’m sure the comment section will be soon!
yeah! unless your rat is insanely territorial and will kill other rats (even if they have been neutered) they HAVE to have cagemates! if you say “i can only afford one” you shouldn’t even own one in the first place. it’s a good idea if you go have a aggressive one to just have other rats in the room so they can smell each other, even if they don’t interact.
@@sylvie_on Saying that you can't afford more than one always baffles me.
Most cages that you can get for one rat can house two.
Most treats and wood chews are fairly cheap, and enrichment is easy to DIY for for low amounts.
A rat itself costs maybe $20.
Bedding is easy to stretch by supplementing with fleece.
So the only thing that's truly doubling is food? I've seen people say, on average, a 5lb bag of pellets lasts two rats for one month, so if we use that then you're paying around $20 on the main food, let's round up to $25. If that's too expensive for you then I question your ability to afford one rat
I don't think there are many (if any) excuses for it. I ended up with a tiny baby that my baby ball python wouldn't eat (I tried live because she hadn't taken food in a long time) and I knew nothing about rats. Went straight to UA-cam and Reddit on how to care for her and I went and got her a friend the next morning because that's what they need. I knew having to keep her was a possible risk and was prepared to adjust accordingly. Now I have 4 adults and a whole mess of babies who will be ready for permanent homes soon. I love them.
@@debayeuxchats5607 that's baffling. I'm perpetually broke and handle feeding all of mine just fine. I agree that if you can't care for two, you probably can't care for one.
Yessss, one of my "regrets" with owning rats was not getting them the cage they currently have right away (I have a savic suite royale). I bought a perfectly large enough cage at first thinking I'd be fine with it and thinking that the bigger cages were far too expensive. Within about a month I realised that without the huge opening doors it was incredibly hard to bond with my rats and clean them out. I ended up spending more money on a new cage which i'm super happy with but yeah, totally not worth me buying the "starter" cage to begin with! My advice to new owners would definitely be just to save for a pet planet cage or a savic suite cage, they're really good and theres a reason so many people love them and in the long run you'll save money x
Or a Critter Nation in the US. I started out with a smaller but adequate cage and if I did it over, would just have gone for the CN to start with. Much easier to clean and accessorize!
Hi guys, thinking of getting rats for the first time so I’ve been doing research before I make a decision, I’ve found a cage similar to the one that emi has (with the 6 rats in), but I was only thinking of getting 2 or maybe 3 rats, can the cage be too big, would that be an issue? Also would you guys recommend getting 3 as a new owner or is that too many? I’d really like like any advice as a new owner before I make the decision please
@@terryearnshaw2580 hey! it's great to hear you're doing research before getting rats! :) so i don't think there's any cage that's too big for rats, they will use all the space you give them; the bigger the better. just remember to make it a busy and interesting cage for them too, with lots of things to climb on, different textures, foraging toys, and places to hide, dig and play, etc. personally i started with 3 rats and found it absolutely fine. i think 3 is better than 2, because the dynamics of a group work better when there are more rats and it also means if (god forbid) a rat passed away early, your other rat won't be left alone. if you have any other questions feel free to get back to me:)
@@sophiapebbles thank you for replying, don’t worry I’ve already been shopping for accessories lol, I’ve got a £50 Amazon voucher to use so I’ll get plenty with that lol, I think I’ve got the cage, I’ve also found what seems to be a reputable breeder, just waiting for lockdown to end so I can get it all together. Thank you
@@terryearnshaw2580 so there is no way to have to big of a cage as long as you have more than one but you should make sure you use your space very well dont overfill
I regret to say that I did purchase a lone Rat
However, a few months (I'm sorry, I didn't know) later, I found an abandoned 6 week old little boy and now he and my big boy are bestest friends and absolutely adore eachother ❤️
Everybody makes mistakes :) It's awesome you fixed it! Just keep up learning about your pets. There will always be ways to get better.
glad u got him a friend... but just remember for the future before getting any new pet it is crucial to do research BEFORE getting them. all it takes is watching a quick video like this (that part isn't directed at u since u learned that, just commenting so others will see this and know).
This happened to me but only because I had a unique situation. Im in school to become a veterinary technician and a class we take is laboratory animals. One of our assignments was to take home a rat or a mouse for 2 weeks to learn husbandry skills, and then we got to choose to keep them after. I kept mine and he was alone for a couple of months because I didn't have the space for a larger rat cage. I do now have the space but after getting another rat, they don't get alone/: Im not sure what to do.
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I have to say my daughter had two pet rats at two separate times...so one at a time.She spent a great deal of time with them . ...real companions..and they were both very happy rats.,,very affectionate and playful..So it cant always follow.
@@sophiemr1 I had an albino one eyed rat from a Petsmart as a kid that lived almost 3 years. Not knowing much back then she was a lone rat but I believe me spending so much time with her helped alleviate that social pain and give her a longer life span. She was an exception in every bit of the word. I gave her lots of free roam time and she eventually just started coming back to hang out with me. We would sleep together. She would sleep on my pillow or crawl around in my bed. If i moved and squished her she would squeak and nip me. Doing my research on rats now I realize how rare she was and how lucky I was to have found her.
I had a girl live till three and another girl is on her way to 3. Honestly would set this as a max age for most rats with anything beyond being extremely rare. Most rats Ive had make it to around the 2 year marker and then they usually develop health issues. My girl Zari made it to 3 but then quickly developed mammary tumors and passed in a couple months.
Just make sure you spend a lot of time with your rats, they really are awesome little creatures even if they dont live very long
I'm getting rats veryyyy soon and i clicked on this video SO FAST
Lol me too
Good luck
Samee! I'm getting my boys in 5 weeks and I've never been so excited!!!🐀🐀
Me too!! Getting a pair of boys in two weeks ❤️
Time stamps:
1:06 1. Rats have to live in groups.
3:28 2. Baby rats need same age company.
4:49 3. Where you get them from is important.
6:18 4. Rats have short life spans.
6:43 5. Rats are a long term commitment.
7:29 6. Rats are not cheap easy pets.
8:03 7. Rats are prone to a lot of health issues.
8:52 8. Rats can have behavioural issues.
10:08 9. Rats do play fight.
10:36 10. Rats need a lot of space.
11:23 11. Rats need enrichment.
12:18 12. Not every rat is going to be cuddly.
13:07 13. Male & female rats have different personalities.
13:41 14. Rats produce porphyrin.
14:10 15. You can be allergic to rats.
15:09 16. You don't have to bathe your rats.
15:40 17. Rats do something called boggling.
16:20 18. What you feed your rats is important.
16:42 19. Rats sent mark.
17:10 20. Rats are crepuscular.
17:50 21. Do not let your rats mix with other animals.
Thank you so much for providing this comment 😀
Thank youuu
Thank you
I love “prepuscular” as a typo, because it’s making me picture a group of rats that has that one guy who’s always wanting to get everybody up BEFORE dawn and dusk and everybody else just rolls their eyes 😄
DOING THE LORDS WORK
Soooo, we aren’t gonna talk about death sleeping?!
I’ve only had my girls a few months and OH MY GODD, the amount of times I’ve thought they’d died. Sometimes björk will just splay out upside down with her eyes open and won’t move till i actually touch her belly
ok sorry i know its scary but lmao that position just sounds so funny and cute, like shes messing with you
oh my lord ): those peta clips shattered my whole entire heart...
Yep...
I have 4 little girls (sisters) they have an big cage and I take them out often! Their cage has an active layout with foraging toys, and at the bottom a deep layer of appropriate bedding with hidden treats! and I change the layout except the zip tied things twice a week. They absolutely enjoy the new layouts! And explore it al the time! They have a LOT of chew toys, and hammocks and stuff, I try to give them the best life I can provide. And your videos have helped me so much! Thanks.
Okay, so this just made a huge difference of my knowledge of rats, even though I’ve had one as a child. I just rescued a baby rat from Rescue yesterday, so now I’m going to try and see if I can rescue another one at the same age so that she has a companion. I’ve already learned so much about set up cage, size, food, bedding, things that I didn’t know before…all good stuff, thank you!!!!❤
Thank you for all the videos you make about rats specifically! There aren't that many creators who make rat-centric content so your channel is just amazing to learn exactly how to care for them. I just visited my soon-to-be rat babies yesterday! :) I'm adopting them from a petting zoo/farm, their set up was amazing- the cage for all the rats was absolutely massive and so well put together. I'll be picking them up in 4 weeks! Thanks again for everything, all your vids are so helpful.
Those video clips almost had me in tears :( I'll never understand how people can let animals be treated that way...
I have been a long time rat owner and currently my oldest is currently almost 4
Wow! 😀
What did you feed them?
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This is really good advice and I really love all of your videos. The "cuddly" thing is something people really need to know. Every rat is going to have a different personality I'd assume just like people. I have cats and my one is super friendly and cuddly but hates being picked up. My other is not as cuddly with me but prefers my husband, and my first cat who was my heart liked me holding him. It really does depend, but not animal deserves less care because they're not cuddly.
I'm not even getting a rat anytime soon, I just really, really appriciate rats for existing
I'm getting two baby rats tomorrow. I'm getting sisters and I'm so excited! I wanted to do lots of research before getting them.
When i saw those rats died in that gross water i felt like i was ready to have a break down thats just so sad
Tbh I'm glad they died after being in those conditions. They don't have to deal with it anymore. The rat doesn't have to suffer.
Do you have any tips for mice with tumors? We discovered recently that she had a tumor, but the vet said that she is too old to have the removal surgery. Do you have any tips for keeping her comfortable and/or keeping her weight up?
I had a simular experience with one of my rats, I just tried to make him comfortable. He had a tumor on the side of his neck, so after a while, it became hard for him to lay down or eat, so I suggest trying to make a comfy spot for them to sleep. I mashed up his food with water, or gave him foods that were easy to chew. I really hope that they do okay! I'm sure there's videos on stuff like that, so keep trying, and hopefully you'll find something helpful.
I had a situation abt 2 weeks ago where I was getting two more rats for my current mischief they scammed me and only gave me one,, he’s the sweetest thing ever and I’m working on introducing him to my current rats and your intro video helped me ^^
your shirt is soooo cute
I got my two 8 week old rats yesterday and as I'm watching this video they are curled up alseep in my lap
I've been researching about rats as pets for almost 2 years now and I'm finally getting them in september. I scored a great deal on a cage and accecories from a girl in my countries rat group. I'm so excited!! Thank you for making videos and educating people on rats and mice!
Thank this helped cause I'm getting my rats in 2 to 3 months there was a delay on getting my rats because of everything going on but I arranged it for the next 2 to 3 months
have you got your rats? i hope things are going well, rats are lovely pets!
hey!! i just got my rat babys a few days ago and your videos helped me be able to get things in order so thank you! and i hope you see this comment! :D
Thank you for all your videos! Your previous was my introduction to rat care and the beginning of a very deep dive into researching before I got my three kiddos from a local small animal rescue.
The clips of the rodent mills are shattering. 💔
Although I'm not ready for a long time commitment, I'd love to own them when I become an adult!
As much as I love rats and find them adorable, number 7 really resonated with me and is likely a deal breaker. I got really upset when I found out my newly adopted bird Rosie had some health issues, and it definitely caused a lot of anxiety - my family was surprised how quickly and strongly I had bonded with her, given my reaction to finding out she had health issues having only adopted her a week before I took her to the vet. I think I'm *exactly* the type of person you are talking about in 7, so as much as I love rats and was thinking about owning some someday, I don't think I'm the right person.
Omg! I'm early I love your channel also I'm getting rats In 9 months so I'm researching because I know that there's always more to know💛 also I'm getting them from a shelter
I’m picking up my first rats on Monday. Been watching all your vids a while and I’ve learnt a lot! Thank you for inspiring me to get them 💜
Loved seeing Rolo and Sprout in this, I miss them.
I love your channel so much and always come back and rewatch your videos, they have helped me improve my rat care exponentially! I know I was thinking of eventually making a video like this but I am unsure if I will ever get around to making the video, and this can be for just pet care in general: Accountability and responsibility as a pet owner. I know a lot of people get very defensive when others try to approach them and give constructive criticism on their pet care and refuse to change and I think that could be a good video talking about being open as a pet owner to others concerned about your pets welfare when poor pet care may be being provided. I know it is hard for individuals to sometimes accept they are in the wrong and could be providing bad and even dangerous care to their pets, but we all need to learn and grow and understand we make mistakes.
I even have examples of mistakes I made in the past, realized accepted them and immediately changed what I was doing because the health, wellbeing and welfare of my pets is more important than my pride.
Thank you so much for making this! I’ve been planning getting two boy dumbos and this was so helpful!💖
Great topic, people who might get rats can watch and learn something new from this video. Helping them understand what they are getting into before getting rats. I haven't looked back ever since getting my 2 baby girl rats two years ago, they are so damn cute without trying.
I have the two most beautiful ratties in the world. They are staying with my cousins at the moment because I am away for 4 days, and this is the longest we’ve ever been away from them. I miss them so much 🥺🥺❤️❤️
Bendy Alien - it’s rough being away from our babies :(
I hope your cousin sends a lot of pictures and daily updates!
My Perfect Mischief yeah she has sent lots of pictures and apparently both ratties are snuggling up together in their hammock so I am glad they are happy 😊
Well done!! I've kept upwards of 25 rats over the years and everything you suggested is spot-on in my experienced opinion. One thing I'd add for new rat keepers is to find a local, reputable, exotic animal vet. They are the only vets (least here in the U.S.) that will treat rats. They are considered exotics so your typical dog and cat vet won't take them. I suggest finding several and calling to confirm that they treat rats and their hours. You'd be surprised how quickly a year or two passes, and before you know it, your rattie is an old man or woman! Once illness sets in it moves quickly, just like everything in a rats life...so having the piece of mind of knowing a vet or vets already saves you time when you might be rather emotional seeing your buddy in dire straits.
I love you're vids! You're so nice and caring about animals keep up the good work
I love rewatching these videos so I can update myself on how to look after my rats. I kinda got thrown into having rats after an abusive friend wanted them and made me pay for them. And they kicked me out after an argument and since I paid for the rats I wanted them. And they stuck them in a tiny hamster cage. Peyton started to get really ill and had to take him to the vet. And as soon as I got paid I got them a new cage. And as soon as my new room is done I can get them a lovely 5ft cage and 2 new brothers. I also didn't handle them much as babies as I didn't really like rats but now I take them out of the cage everyday and they love to run around on the bed. Peyton prefers to sit in the house and chill and Ashton preferes to be a nuisance and jump everywhere 😂 I love my babies so much ❤
Hey Emiology!! Thanks for hearting my comment it means a lot :3333 Please can you do reacting to rat cages video? I have four girls and have just got them a new huge cage. I’d love to hear your opinion
Thank you so much for all of your videos! I'm getting 2 boys from a breeder at the end of this month, and your videos have been super helpful with preparing for them! ❤️❤️
my girl rats are crazy. but they are super fun. don’t let them being crazy intimidate you
I have rabbits, I k ow a lot about them and your channel helps me understand rodents more! As similar as they are that all enjoy different things!
A quick question where did you get you're millipedes from? I'm looking for some captive bred ones but I'm struggling to find any ones that i'm interested in. Also congrats for 60k! 🎉 Thanks :)
Thank you! Some I got from venomous visions and the others from bugsb4hugs ☺️
I've already got my rats but I learned a lot from this. I'm getting my rats some more foraging/digging toys and getting a playpen for some out of cage time as we speak.
Love this video! I’ve been binge watching your videos all day :)) could I just ask where do you get most of your rat stuff from? I’m really wanting to get some more stuff for my two males and I’m about to get two more as rescues.
Either zooplus, pet planet or my own store ☺️
Getting 3 boys on Wednesday 👍👍 Super excited really helpful too 💜💜
I'm here from your link in the old video. Thanks for leaving it up. It was really helpful. Thank you for the extra info added here also.
There are actually rats who have lived up to 7 years. It is EXTREMELY EXTREMELY RARE though. 2-3years is the average but slowly their lifespans are getting longer.
looks like the breeders are doing a good job!
Do you have any proof of this? One report of a rat living to 7 years was proved to be wrong.
@emiology a few people in my rat groups have had babies that have lived just shy of 7 years and in the Guinness book of world records the longest living rat was Rodney who lived 7 years and 4 months. I didn't believe it either but this one girl has had several babies who have lived over 6 years (from the same Breeder) I'm not sure of her location. I asked her. I gotta wait until she responds though.
Also totally fangirling because you replied to my comment lol
@@FinancialAnna Unfortunately apparently the guiness world record rat was proved to be fake / there was no evidence to prove that he had lived that long. Since it's such a bold claim to have a rat live that long and it can amount to disappointment from others expecting their rats to also do the same, I would only be tempted to believe it if someone has time stamped photos etc of the rats as babies and 7 years later as adults, but don't believe everything you read on the internet!
@emiology I don't lol. The girl I was talking too did have proof but there's no way to share it on here. But regardless it is extremely rare. I hope some day it becomes the norm.
Hello! I may get rats in 2-3 years so watching your videos helps out a lot! Thank you so much for making these videos :)
This video is super informative and helpful as I am considering getting rats. I am not sensitive to seeing dead animals but know that that could be icky for some people though, so it would be nice if there was some kind of warning for the PETA clips that looked like there were drowned rats.
I’ve just finished setting up my cage can’t wait to get my boys next week 😁
Congrats!🎉🎊🎈
put a content warning for the animal abuse videos you show?? sourced from peta? peta is notoriously shitty put a disclaimer on that too if u MUST use the videos. i agree with your message (apart from what u said abt local pet stores, as some of them will also buy directly from local breeders and do rescues. just ask where they source their pets from and ask them what they do if they find one sick.)
I just got my girlies, someone was rehoming them and they're so cute I love them. I've done my research but I'm still nervous and have been babying them so much lol. I gotta watch this version too to make sure I got everything I'm so nervous alkjeaklh 😼
I’ve really been wanting rats and I’ve researched a TON and my mom seemed very supportive and willing to help till I told her about the health problems they may have and she said since they only live so long it’s not worth spending so much money to treat them :(( so I’m going to wait till I make my own money till I own rats so I can make sure they will live happy lives
I always feel kind of bad that I only have two rats because I really want more so my boys can have more friends but it’s just not the most plausible for my living situation right now. Hopefully in the future I’ll have 3 or 4 rats together
at least you have them together not on their own. Hopefully you can get more in the future ❤️
my previous rat lived to 4.5 born may 10th 2013 died november 11th 2017. loved that boy. he was a lone rat because no matter how hard we tried he didn’t get along with other rats, he lived a great life with NO health problems, ever. healthy as a horse. (also was a chew toy to his best friend, our kitten at the time [he loved it he was never hurt])
Yes! I don’t know why people say they can’t live alone! Unless you can PROVE IT don’t spread miss information 🙂
YOU ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE ONE LIVE 4 YEARS! 🍀
Dang!
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Okay, did you know that you look AMAZING in glasses!
I have a question, what rat food do you use? My girls have pellets right now, but they are getting bored of them and I would like to scatter feed.
I agree that rats are definitely not cheap pets. I spent $200 on my (20 month old) girl’s mammary tumor removal. It has been 4 days since her surgery and she is doing great! My biggest debate is when to add more baby rats to my group of 5 (all 20 months old) since they are starting to get older.
When the 2 other rats had passed away, the third one, who was always the most distant to me, suddenly bonded very strong with me. It was wonderful.
I’m trying to to get rats, so I’m doing so much research on costs and care. I doubt I’ll be able to get some, my family hates rodents.
yay! finally an updated one of these for rats! thank you!
I own a dog and I don’t want to have a rat right now because I know it will tortured him and the rat will be very scared. I am sure if u own a dog and a rat that you know it’s ok for your situation but my dog is extremely jumpy when another animal is in the house. I really want to get one at another point in my life 😊 and use reliable videos and websites to educate myself.
Please don’t get just one rat, as Emiology said in this video rats need at least a partner.
@@jojopeachsoda5102 I know I meant plural. Have in mind this is an extremely old comment 🙂 I love rats still haven’t had any
I am getting my rats today and i am sooooo exited! Wanted them since years!🥺
I have a book and has a page about my rat's rules for play time and one is never let other animals into my room while they are out I made the page for my little brothers
I wish I could subscribe to you again and again lol
Thank you so much for hearting :3
Thank you for all the information you give to all of us and how happy and kind you are! I have been wanting to get rats for about 4 years now, and will finally be getting a few sometime in the future! 😄
I hope you mean some rats, not one rat :)
My Perfect Mischief Yes, I will be getting two boy rats sometime in the future! 😁
@@avapineau8742 - whew, I feel better now! I have 6 boys (and 2 girls) and I love them!
I'm allergic to guinea pigs and get the same symptoms you described around them. Some days are good, but some days I can't even be in the same room without having breathing issues. I'm so glad I don't have any rat allergy issues, and hopefully I don't develop a rat allergy down the line
trying to convince my family to get me rats and this video was definetely a help, thanks!
Absolutely brilliant video. I saw you comment below about apologising for not putting a disclaimer about the distressing video clips and I wondered whether you would consider it still? Only asking because my children absolutely adore your videos and all your pets and crave to learn as much as possible about rats - my 12 year old was watching this with me and she decided to close her eyes (i dont sugarcoat things) but i do realise that other children viewing may find it very upsetting. I'll just skip those bits when my 9 year old wants to watch as she understands already the points they are making.
Please please dont take this as a criticism and it is YOUR channel and your videos to do with as you wish. Just a little feedback from a fan :)
Too funny!! We content creators are so self-deprecating, aren't we?? Congrats on the success!! This is very thorough and very realistic!! Thank you!!
I am planning on getting some rats (3 or 4) and this video was so much help. Thank you so much 😊
i love watching your videos theyre so relaxing yet educational, you have a wonderful voice! I don't have rats or mice, but I really want some. When I move into my own place I plan on building a large indoor pen and making it look amazing and give them lots of space instead of a normal cage. :D
Excellent information. Kudos for exposing the cruelty that goes behind the doors of pet stores. Animals, I mean all animals, are not things, play toys, food, or shoes. Please respect your fellow earthlings.
I’m so allergic to my rats and it was so bad at the beginning but I love them too much, so antihistamines and sucking it up sounds good 😂
my local pet stores work together with breeders so I think ''don't buy from pet stores'' doesn't always apply. It heavily depends on the country you live in.
Edit: I wanted to add they also have zoology students for their workstudies in their early years that work with the rats and other animals to socialise them
Unfortunately no reputable breeder will supply their rats to a pet store. They may be marginally better than a mass breeding mill but it’s still not the most ethical option. Any good reputable breeder would always oversee where their rats go and vet the homes themselves, they don’t need to rely on stores to sell them when they have waiting lists and aren’t mass producing rats to meet demand.
Maybe, but 9 times out of 10 they're just saying that to get you to buy, buy, and buy. So its better to just say NO to pet stores.
Honestly listen to emi when she says dont buy from pets at home, i brought rats not knowing a thing (i know irresponsible but i taught myself a lot and they are really well looked after) they had respiratory illness from the start and bite me all the time, i look after them so well but they still dont really trust me, this is hard to deal with as i love them dearly! LISTEN TO THIS VIDEO!!!!
I really want rats and every question I search on UA-cam you have a video for so THANK U SO MUCH!!!👍
I'm about to buy a rat and this video is so helpful. I didn't know half of the things I do after watching your channel! I thought you could keep them on their own, thank you for saving me and my rat! 😄
Really hoping after watching this you’re getting rats and not just one rat 🙂
Please get more then one!
My friends sister is housing two rats in a cage that’s WAYYYYYY to small for them. (She’s 22 and I’m only 12) I politely contacted her and reccomended ur channel. She thinks I’m being stupid and being too over the top about it, she simply believes that I’m lying about it all just because I’m a child. What can I do? 😣
Keep sending her resources from different sources, websites etc like the RSPCA that she may respect their information more that show the dimensions a cage should be. Hopefully if she sees multiple places stating it she will be more inclined to listen
sooo i have a rat story and all my rats where very healthy and eating and drinking and looked as they were doing great but then one day i was feeding them and i noticed one rat didn’t come when i opened the door to the cage to give them food and fresh water and it made me nervous so i called her name (because she had always came when i called her name) but she didn’t come finally i had gotten the courage to look at the bottom of the cage (i said courage because I knew something was wrong and i was prepared) but I wasn’t prepared for what i did find. i found pebbles (my baby) she had passed away but not only was she dead the other rats ate her body and what i found was bones , part of a tail , and some fur. after crying my eyes out for about 4 hours thinking it was all my fault thinking that i didn’t give them enough food so they murdered pebbles and ate her i did research and found out it’s apparently normal for them to dispose of the body this way so be very careful because this was traumatizing for me to find my child half eaten 😖😖💔💔 rip pebbles august 25th 2020
i’ll see you soon baby ❤️❤️🥺
Hey Emi! I asked you about if my rat should get a friend and you said yes! I’m adopting the one rat tomorrow and getting them a friend after she settles in! Welcome Ellon to the fam
I've done so much research on rats, I'm in highschool and had to do research to get my family to agree to get some- but finally after a YEARR were getting two boys next month
Yeah agree with other comments, a warning on those PETA videos, and people are mentioning the others are more disturbing so can’t continue watching video. Thanks for the work you do though.
I have had my four boys for 8 months now and they will all be 1 year old on Halloween, two are massive lads and two are tiny little guys. My bigger boys are a lot more nervous and tend to just want to sit on my arm and have a little sniff and kiss. My smaller lads however are so mental and energetic, they're hilarious and they'll sprint up my chest to have a cuddle and sit in my hood as well. They're not keen on being held but they love a tickle on their own terms, I previously had 2 girls and I love seeing the difference since the girls were very aggressive to humans.
my pet rats are from a pet store catsanddogs in Belgium. and i must say they are very friendly they have only bitten me because bit too far and thought my finger was the candy. so they never bite. they got attention ofcourse not as much as with a breeder they weren't very hand loving but they weren't scared. and i can now put them on my shoulder. one is very shy tho the other one is very active and immediatly looks for attention. the shy one if you engage with him than he gets much more engaging too. so im very lucky with my rats and the shop i went they also said you may always contact us for any questions and all. so if u live in belgium i would say that they are a pretty good pet store.
Thank you so much for this video! I look forward to owning rats some day so am loving educating myself on their care.
I did not realize the short lifespans! I am potentially thinking about adopting rats. But i am doing my research first.
I got lucky with my pet store rats! First the guy at the shop was kind enough to tell me they should never be alone, I thought at first he just wanted the same bc they were the only 2 rats in the store.
My girls love playing with each other, and slide from destroying my mattress and multiple blankets they are overall VERY good.
I was also very lucky as my girls extremely easy to train to use the cage for a bathroom!! I can go outside for walks and my girl Tony will stay right on my shoulder!
Dear emi can you please make a video about aggression in pet rats😅also i love your shirt😍😍😍
Ok, I just have to say it. I feel SO bad for the rats in pet stores. They are in groups of 2 or 3 which is good, but they live in tanks, AND I don't know if you've noticed, but their enclosure is so tiny, not even 1 rat could fit in it comfortably.
Smalltime Local Petshop sells for many species of animal, breeds their own rats and mice ,trusted breeders, very friendly, family owned and have been going for many years. Family friends with my family and me very good condition of enclosures and breeding! Also sells mice and rats for reptile food frozen!
Before watching you I didn’t know I couldn’t have one rat by themselves 🥺🥺 I feel so bad 😔 but I’m happy I got two new babies and that we will add more to the bunch!
Hi I started wanting rats like a month ago and I found you
Thank you for this it helped me realized that I don't have money and time for theses amazing animals 🙂
what is the best cage for only two rats?? i don't want to spend a lot of money for a huge cage for only 2 rats so if anyone has any tips please lmk, im thinking about getting the you and me rat manor because i heard that was good for 2
Rats were the most loving pets I've ever owned, however I don't get new ones bc they live such a short time. Some breeders have rats that tend to live about 3 years but it's rare in some cases. Both of my rats didn't make it to 2 years, 1 of them passed away as a year old and other lived about 1,5 years. All rats I've met had very special bonds with their owner and so did mine. My rats always waited at the cage door when they wanted to hop on my shoulder or lap.