Aina Kintsu's Blog – December 2007 Archive (3)

Many first time rat owners don't realize that rats will play with toys as long as there is a goal behind it. Some toys are seen as ways to keep teeth at a healthy length, or to get a treat out of. Some just keep your ratties entertained. :3



BIRD TOYS: Yes, any bird toy made of plastic, wood, or rawhide, makes a good toy for your rats!



BIRD PERCHES: You can use bird ladders as well, to help ratties get around.



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I am part of a rat community on livejournal.com

and I come across a lot of

posts asking about how to make their rats one story cage, into a

multilevel cage. Most of the cages in question are these kind of cages,

which are made for rabbits, cavies, and ferrets. Depending on the size

of the cage, the most rats that can fit in these cage… Continue

Here are some excellent websites for ratty owners. Most of

these are where I get most of my information from. :3



The Rat Fan Club! -founded buy Debbie "The Rat Lady" Ducommun, who

is very knowledgeable when it comes to rat care. She has also

written a rat health care book which many rat vets use as a base to their practice. Check

out her "Rat Info" section on articles about Diet, behaviors, health,

etc. This is the best… Continue