2006-10-22 23:59:32 · 6 answers · asked by Noose45 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I have 10 rats, some like to use the litter pan where others don't seem to care. They don't smell, and the cage doesn't smell as long as it is kept clean.
A wire cage is best as it provides ventilation. I use ferret litter pans (they sit in the corners of the cage) and fill them with corn-cob litter. Most of my rats use their litter pans. The females seem to be more consistant about using it though.
When out playing, all of my rats, both males and females seem to urine mark. I think it is a way of letting the other rats know where they've been and that they've claimed that as their own. I get marked-up quite a bit. But, it is not much urine, just little drops.
2006-10-23 02:42:24 · answer #1 · answered by Cyndi B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rats do not smell much if they're cared for properly. The biggest keys are keeping fresh bedding in the cage (do NOT use pine or cedar chips!) and don't put a non-porous surface for them to stand on, such as a hut with a solid plastic floor. Eventually a solid floor will become soiled and will make your rat and its cage start to stink.
Rats' bathroom habits are a little better than those of other rodents. All the rats that I've owned (now six) have automatically potty-trained themselves to only poop in their cage. This took about a week for them to learn. Unfortunately, they're not too picky about where they urinate. The good news is that if you keep fresh water available to your rats, they will stay hydrated to where the urine doesn't smell, and it also does not stain. You will want to change the bedding in their cage about once a week.
2006-10-23 07:43:30 · answer #2 · answered by Dave B. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have one but my sister does and I keep it for her for a while and they are just like having a hamester. They love to take baths so they won't stink so much. Fill the bottom of the bath tub with water and let them play around. Also they go in there cages and you need to clean them every week. They are really a great pet. Unfortanetly they only live a couple of years. That can been heartbreaking because we really got attached to Baby Boy. May he rest in peace.
2006-10-23 07:04:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have noticed that females are cleaner than boys, they are easier to toilet train and dont wee in their hammock and then sleep in it like boys do. Its best to toilet train rats when they are young, they get the hang of it quicker. Like someone else said, they still wee everywhere though. As long as you clean the cage out regularly there shouldnt be a smell.
2006-10-23 12:51:21 · answer #4 · answered by kiffie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a few pet rats- the key is to keep the cage cleaned every week! or more often- they are smart animals and can be toilet trained if you take the time to teach them!!!
Mouse have a more offensive smell than rats!
2006-10-23 07:04:20 · answer #5 · answered by mclaren d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have noticed that they usually don't replace the toilet paper if they use it all up and the males tend to forget to put the toilet seat down after they are done
2006-10-23 07:02:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋