I've got a rat who, after being in the cage with two others, is always stressed and un-happy. But when I put her in another cage to be by herself, she perks up. I'm not sure why, but do you think it's possible the rat prefers to be by itself? Or just does not like the other rats?
2007-09-03 08:39:53 · 10 answers · asked by Bryanna 3 in Pets ➔ Rodents
They aren't the ones picking on her, it's her picking on them. They just don't seem to get along. I'll probably put her in her own cage if she doesn't calm down.
2007-09-03 17:47:08 · update #1
I've had quite a few solo rats, including my oldest current one that hates her new cagemates. She prefers my company or being alone to that of these new girls. Just make sure you spend some good quality time with her and she'll be just fine in a cage by herself.
2007-09-03 12:16:50 · answer #1 · answered by nepherym 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rats have individual personalities just like everyone else but the majority of rats are much happier when they can interact with other rats. While it is *possible* that your girl wants to be by herself, it's more likely that she simply doesn't get along with your other rats. Have you noticed them picking on her?
If she's happier by herself, I'd keep her in a separate cage but close to the other rats unless just being *near* them causes stress for her. Give her lots of extra attention. Maybe she just needs a little 'break' from the others, so you might want to try again & see if they get along better in a couple days.
Good luck!
2007-09-03 10:04:50 · answer #2 · answered by Catkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They tend to be more solitary creatures....if she is happy alone, if the other two are happy together...keep them that way....she might only prefer your company. I have two rats and me and my kids were their only buddies.....
2007-09-03 08:45:56 · answer #3 · answered by WitchTwo 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
after one animal in a group dies it is harder for the others to get along with a new animal
2007-09-03 08:46:52 · answer #4 · answered by 1990'skid 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well actually some times it happens that male is not happy with the female ..it happend to my dog 2 weeks back one of my friend left her female dog with me ( i have a male dog) my male dog couldn't even take her presns for a min he was so resless so when they take their female dog out he got so XIted and happy . i tried him with another female dog and he was happy with the new female dog ..so i think animals have taste as well some times they get along with their op-sex some times they can not
2007-09-03 08:52:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
well, im not sure about rats but i know that hamsters will kill eachother if they are put together, unless of course they are family
2007-09-03 08:44:41 · answer #6 · answered by xxvanessa 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
its possible , let her liv e alone for a whikle and see how it goes
2007-09-03 08:44:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe your rats have a cultural difference.
2007-09-03 08:46:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
only if it is my ex-wife.
2007-09-03 08:46:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zQfC5qkXDuc
this link will explain it to you "well".
2007-09-03 08:42:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋