tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715440877520856625.post3705717630708163000..comments2023-06-05T01:14:48.336-07:00Comments on My Little Stinkerie: RATS!Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14069674597754485710noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715440877520856625.post-19726186687799965112011-03-28T11:07:09.035-07:002011-03-28T11:07:09.035-07:00Just had to say, hamsters are MEAN!! LOL Rats ar...Just had to say, hamsters are MEAN!! LOL Rats are MUCH better pets for children. :-) <br />I can't help wondering if the shortened life spans of rats may have to do with overbreeding or something.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14963099760885760598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715440877520856625.post-32827597735539384512011-03-28T07:44:04.818-07:002011-03-28T07:44:04.818-07:00Becca,
I am aware that ratties are terribly prone...Becca,<br /> I am aware that ratties are terribly prone to tumors...don't know why that is! It's sad, because they are so sweet and affectionate...I've never been bitten by a rat, but I'd swear every hamster I had as a kid bit the crud out of me! <br /> Yes, 8 years is very optomistic...their Dad has had them live that long as a kid, but I think my personal best was four years.<br /> I'll have to keep the ferret cage in mind as they grow...they're still young yet! Thanks for the idea!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069674597754485710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8715440877520856625.post-82271513507068357362011-03-28T04:49:30.025-07:002011-03-28T04:49:30.025-07:00Pet rats are the BEST. However, not to burst your...Pet rats are the BEST. However, not to burst your bubble, I had them for years, and never had one live past @3 years. I even had surgery done on one to remove massive tumors. But they're affectionate, smart and fun!! Just still heartbreaking.<br /><br />We got a 2-story ferret cage for them (lots of room!) and lined the wire bottom with linoleum squares from Home Depot. When we let them out, they'd chase the cats. LOLBeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14963099760885760598noreply@blogger.com