Pet Forums Community

Go Back   Pet Forums Community > Small Animals > Rodents

Rodents Discuss all topics related to Rodents including health and nutrition, the care and wellbeing of Rodents, breeding and all other aspects of owning Rodents. (Including Mice, Rats, Gerbils, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Degus and any other Rodents)

Registered users don't see this ad - Register Now (It's free!)
Like Tree6Likes
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #11 (permalink)  
Old 01-12-2011, 05:54 PM
B3rnie's Avatar
Pet Forums VIP Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: sitting in the corner, licking windows.
Posts: 5,237
B3rnie is just really niceB3rnie is just really niceB3rnie is just really niceB3rnie is just really niceB3rnie is just really niceB3rnie is just really niceB3rnie is just really nice
Re: Is it ok to have 14 rats in a freddy cage?

Quote:
Originally Posted by blade100 View Post
That's exactly what I was thinking Bernie what u reckon another 20?

Do u think if I put them in one half of the explorer tomorrow it would be too soon? I've striped it all down with discinfectant washed everything and plan on putting one hammock in, the one theyve got in the freddy now. And tip all the substrate into the explorer base.
Do u think that would be ok?
They've been in the freddy 2 days and they all snuggle up together.

Here they r eating tuna pasta bake.
And the rest, just pile them in until they can barely move, you have soo much wasted space in there

So long as you've had no scuffles in the last day I would think it will be fine to move them into the explorer tomorrow
__________________

www.rabbitretreat.com
Owned by :- 9 Rabbits, 13 Rats, 3 Syrian Hamsters, 1 Robo, 3 Guinea pigs, 1 long haired moggy, 1 APH
RIP to all that have gone but will never be forgotten
Reply With Quote
Registered users don't see this ad - Register Now (It's free!)
  #12 (permalink)  
Old 01-12-2011, 06:28 PM
blade100's Avatar
Pet Forums VIP Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: swadlincote,derbyshire.uk
Posts: 3,114
blade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the rough
Re: Is it ok to have 14 rats in a freddy cage?

Oh tdm where did u get that from it looks awesome so much space how many is in there? Could it hold 14?
__________________


I'm Amy I have a
German shepherd-blade.
10 male rats.
2 male mice.
1 Syrian hamster.
Reply With Quote
  #13 (permalink)  
Old 01-12-2011, 06:30 PM
blade100's Avatar
Pet Forums VIP Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: swadlincote,derbyshire.uk
Posts: 3,114
blade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the rough
Re: Is it ok to have 14 rats in a freddy cage?

Cool.
Yeh it's just been playfighting that's all and when I do hear squeaks it's the babies playing with each other. Or the odd one being trod on lol.

Ok I'll play it by ear. They can go in the explorer well half of it and then I can observe if all goes down the pan I'll start over again with them.
B3rnie likes this.
__________________


I'm Amy I have a
German shepherd-blade.
10 male rats.
2 male mice.
1 Syrian hamster.
Reply With Quote
  #14 (permalink)  
Old 01-12-2011, 06:45 PM
thedogsmother's Avatar
Pet Forums VIP Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 17,005
Images: 16
thedogsmother has a reputation beyond reputethedogsmother has a reputation beyond reputethedogsmother has a reputation beyond reputethedogsmother has a reputation beyond reputethedogsmother has a reputation beyond reputethedogsmother has a reputation beyond reputethedogsmother has a reputation beyond reputethedogsmother has a reputation beyond reputethedogsmother has a reputation beyond reputethedogsmother has a reputation beyond reputethedogsmother has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Is it ok to have 14 rats in a freddy cage?

Quote:
Originally Posted by blade100 View Post
Oh tdm where did u get that from it looks awesome so much space how many is in there? Could it hold 14?
I think there were 10 in there so you could squeeze another 4 in no problem, they havent been in there in months though, I just carry them up to the playroom in my pockets and on my shoulders now that there arent as many. I cant belive youve got 14 rats already, I keep seeing everyones new ratty babies and finding myself having to be very very strong and not go out and get some more ratties
__________________


gsds (Henrick and Bella), the cats (Syd, Lilly, Elvis and Dizzy), the gerbils (Honey, Lisa, crusty, Millhouse, Flanders, Bart and Homer), the rats (Valentine, Flower, Petal, Blossom, Koda, Cava, George), the mice (Minnie, Pop, Seudag, Caraid, Silver, Trouble, Athena, Pandora, Aphrodite, Meep, and Springtime)
Reply With Quote
  #15 (permalink)  
Old 01-12-2011, 07:04 PM
LostGirl's Avatar
Pet Forums VIP Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: in a world full of animals
Posts: 8,226
Images: 2
LostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud of
Re: Is it ok to have 14 rats in a freddy cage?

lucky rats having all that space!

glad intros are going well, sounds like it would be fine to move them into the bottom explorer.
__________________
Owner to-
lots of rodents
2 monster dogs
1 slinky cat
Reply With Quote
  #16 (permalink)  
Old 02-12-2011, 05:39 AM
blade100's Avatar
Pet Forums VIP Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: swadlincote,derbyshire.uk
Posts: 3,114
blade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the rough
Re: Is it ok to have 14 rats in a freddy cage?

Yes I know tdm but I'm at my limit now.
Don't want to upset the balance which I prob have done with these 4 babies,which I only intended on getting 2 but couldn't leave the other 2 knowing there fate or the state they were being kept in. Oh well what's two more! Lol

I'm using the top half is that ok? It's just I can use the bottom tray in the top to block the exit hole for the bottom.

It's the big day to day moving into half hope they will be ok, I'm only putting in the hammock they've been using in the freddy.
And the substrate from the freddy too.
__________________


I'm Amy I have a
German shepherd-blade.
10 male rats.
2 male mice.
1 Syrian hamster.
Reply With Quote
  #17 (permalink)  
Old 02-12-2011, 09:43 AM
blade100's Avatar
Pet Forums VIP Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: swadlincote,derbyshire.uk
Posts: 3,114
blade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the rough
Re: Is it ok to have 14 rats in a freddy cage?

Well there in the top half of the explorer cage.
All is going well there was only Percy that when sniffing vinny one of the babies percys fur got a bit spikey so I blew on him and he settled down.

But just been up to check on them and this is what I found










There is the two babies together in the red spotty hammock and then on the red shelf is another 2 babies with Percy the Siamese so it seems to be going well, it's just tonite when things get hairy!
__________________


I'm Amy I have a
German shepherd-blade.
10 male rats.
2 male mice.
1 Syrian hamster.
Reply With Quote
  #18 (permalink)  
Old 04-12-2011, 11:52 AM
blade100's Avatar
Pet Forums VIP Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: swadlincote,derbyshire.uk
Posts: 3,114
blade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the rough
Re: Is it ok to have 14 rats in a freddy cage?

Well my Boys have been so well behaved they now have the full explorer cage and it's full of hammocks bunker houses savic Sputnik and circus houses etc.
So I can safely say all 14 of my boys are now a bonded group
They woke me up this morn at 5.30am demanding food, they'd eaten a full rabbit size bowl of dry mix and were hungry.
They eat no end a full bowl everyday! Full to the top and spilling over they eat it all apart from the pellets.
I'm glad I buy my rat mixes in 15kgs.
__________________


I'm Amy I have a
German shepherd-blade.
10 male rats.
2 male mice.
1 Syrian hamster.
Reply With Quote
  #19 (permalink)  
Old 04-12-2011, 01:01 PM
LostGirl's Avatar
Pet Forums VIP Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: in a world full of animals
Posts: 8,226
Images: 2
LostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud ofLostGirl has much to be proud of
Re: Is it ok to have 14 rats in a freddy cage?

Quote:
Originally Posted by blade100 View Post
Well my Boys have been so well behaved they now have the full explorer cage and it's full of hammocks bunker houses savic Sputnik and circus houses etc.
So I can safely say all 14 of my boys are now a bonded group
They woke me up this morn at 5.30am demanding food, they'd eaten a full rabbit size bowl of dry mix and were hungry.
They eat no end a full bowl everyday! Full to the top and spilling over they eat it all apart from the pellets.
I'm glad I buy my rat mixes in 15kgs.
Fab news!

Im glad i buy mine in big bags i think mine weighs 25kg i go through that in around a month maybe 6 weeks if im lucky! fattie ratties!
__________________
Owner to-
lots of rodents
2 monster dogs
1 slinky cat
Reply With Quote
  #20 (permalink)  
Old 04-12-2011, 04:27 PM
blade100's Avatar
Pet Forums VIP Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: swadlincote,derbyshire.uk
Posts: 3,114
blade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the roughblade100 is a jewel in the rough
Re: Is it ok to have 14 rats in a freddy cage?

Yeh me and my mate make up our own rat mix out of fruity parrot,pasture mix,harrisons banana brunch and dog kibble so it's very cost effective really which is just aswell really lol. Greedy little boogers.
__________________


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

Bookmarks

Sponsored Ads


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All posts made on this forum are NOT monitored.
All times are GMT. The time now is 10:49 PM.


PetForums is part of the Pet Media group of websites including | Pets4Homes | PetsLocally


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0 RC 2