Hi ya -
I'm new here and thought I'd join as I wanted to ask some questions about rats. My daughter is now 6 (7 in march) and keeps asking for a pet.
Now I've had most things going in my life dogs/mice/hamsters/cats /horses etc but never rats.
I've been thinking of getting a hamster but I'm not sure it's the right choice? Rats it seems are far better natured, are awake in the day and far smarter and dare I say it more fun?
I don't know a lot about them other than they can get health probs, they live 2-3 yrs and they need to be in pairs or more in a nice big cage.
I was considering getting 2 girls as babies so we can get them used to us handling them from a young age.
I'm throwing this open for any advice on what you think is best and also where would be best to get the babies from - we're in Dereham in Norfolk??
I look forward to hearing your advice!!
Sophie
I'm new here and thought I'd join as I wanted to ask some questions about rats. My daughter is now 6 (7 in march) and keeps asking for a pet.
Now I've had most things going in my life dogs/mice/hamsters/cats /horses etc but never rats.
I've been thinking of getting a hamster but I'm not sure it's the right choice? Rats it seems are far better natured, are awake in the day and far smarter and dare I say it more fun?
I don't know a lot about them other than they can get health probs, they live 2-3 yrs and they need to be in pairs or more in a nice big cage.
I was considering getting 2 girls as babies so we can get them used to us handling them from a young age.
I'm throwing this open for any advice on what you think is best and also where would be best to get the babies from - we're in Dereham in Norfolk??
I look forward to hearing your advice!!
Sophie