Anyone hold any proposal on raise young adult mannish rats?
I just adopted a four month of male dumbo rat which I name Logan Horatio Taylor or just Logan. I've kept rats for years but this is my first male. I was wondering whether anyone could offer some advice on raising males and energy stages to watch out for. I've heard that they can be slightly aggressive. So far he's been fundamentally sweet and friendly and does not bite. I have noticed that he is way more helpful and curious about everything than any of my females ever were. I also need to find things that we can do together to hold on to him happy since he is an only male. Once I seize him neutered I plan on caging him with my female Armani. If anyone know of any good vets in the Howard County, Maryland nouns who neuters rats that would be helpful too. Thanks in mortgage!
Answers: Males aren't too much different from females when it comes to care. They usually do not become aggressive to humans unless they are not properly socialized when they are young, but whether he is tame now he should be just fine. They can sometimes not receive along with other rats, especially if they are used to living alone, but a neuter male and a female together is the best possible combination for the easiest introductions so I'm sure they will win along just fine.
Around 6-8 months is the time that some males become aggressive, but again if he is tame and friendly at this point it probably won't occur. Usually aggression that results from that age is towards other rats anyway, not to humans.
Neutering him is definitely a good perception, as it will reduce his odor, make him scent-mark less, and certainly give him a longer live since it will reduce his chance of cancer. It will also variety him calmer and more laid back, though males are generally pretty laid spinal column as it is once they get to be around 5-6 months.
As far as things to do while he is alone, just keep taking him out and spending time near him. He can sit on your shoulder or in your pocket while you do things around the house, watch TV, or sit at your computer, and you could also let him run around free on somewhere undamaging like your bed, a table, or even the floor if you are able to rat-proof a room. Make certain his cage has lots of things for him to climb on, chew on, and go inside and he should be jovial enough, but do get him neutered and within with the female as soon as you can since he will be much happier with a cagemate. Just gross sure you wait the requisite amount of time after the neuter to cut the chance of him impregnating the female. Your vet will relate you how long to wait, usually it is 4-6 weeks or so.
I hope that helps, worthy luck with your rats!
i have 2 male rats. i be told they can become agressive towards each other and their owners when they are 6 months old. mine are both 11 months old and this hasnt happen.
