I have had this little ball of fluff hanging around my window for the last few days and it seems to be deaf and blind so today I decided to take it in to see if it needs help.

I seems quite lethargic and is not eating or drinking anything.

Not sure what to do for the best.

Anyone know what it is?

What should I do with it?

Is there anyone in the Clacton area who can take it if needs be?

Im not really a rodent person but will look after it until it gets better and release it then if I can and needs be.

Any help appreciated.

It looks like a lil fluffed up rat to me

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Its a baby rat. Doesn't look like a wild rat. Maybe someone has let them go free because their rat had babies.

I'd buy some puppy/kitten milk. A plastic box with a few toys like loo rolls and cardboard boxes, fleecey blanket in there.

Best thing is to keep him warm, and feed him every couple of hours. I would come and pick him up but I do not know where Clacton is and its prob miles away!

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I did wonder if it was an "ex" pet.

Yes Clacton is miles from you but thanks anyway for your advice.

Oh My the poor thing..... It looks so cold... Glad you have taken this little one in... xxx

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Oh my... It is so cute! Im so glad you took it in! I would keep it warm and get to the vets for a check up asap! xxx

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it looks ill to me judging by the hair standing up on end.

a dumbo rat i'd say.

shredd up loads of tissue paper for it to snuggle into.

as the op has said warm milk soaked in bread.think u have to buy special lactol milk though not cow's milk.think u can get it from pet shops.

keep a look out see if u can find anymore like him/her as i'm sure if there rats had babies there is sure to be more.some people can be so cruel!

can u put in a shallow bowl of water?
water bottle?

maybe buy some rat mix too,and they like milky porridge,scrambled egg
even baby jar foods that will get it to eat.

goodluck

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I'm Amy I have a
German shepherd-blade.
10 male rats.
2 male mice.
1 Syrian hamster.

sorry just noticed you've already shredded up paper.lol

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I'm Amy I have a
German shepherd-blade.
10 male rats.
2 male mice.
1 Syrian hamster.

Thanks to all for the advice so far.

It has eaten some kitchen roll, scrambled egg and is happy munching the seeds. Also drunk some water so looking good.

All I need now is some kind local to take it home.