Rat Care
There are many different aspects of rat care, and endless amounts of information out there on how to do things. This section was put together not to go into massive detail on rat care, but rather to give you a brief idea of how Kahini Rats are looked after.
My rats are kept in the 'rat room' a large double bedroom dedicated entirely to them.
All the rats have lots of playtime and are handled each day by me, as well as by my parents. This ensures that we can notice any health or behaviour problems promptly, in addition to giving them the human company they crave (and I suppose I don't mind giving them cuddles too...).
We weigh all the rats roughly once a week, although more often if we are monitoring closely due to a health problem. This is especially useful as we know that if a rat is losing weight when they're not supposed to that it is a good indication that something is wrong, even if they are not displaying more obvious symptoms. If our rats are showing any signs of ill health, veterinary advice is promptly sought. Please follow this link to find out more about health care.
They are fed in the mornings and evenings, along with being given any medications and supplements that are required.
Bedding is checked daily, and changed if necessary, along with wiping down shelves and sorting out the litter trays. Hammocks are changed when they need to - how often this is will depend on the group. The same goes for changing all the substrate and wiping down the whole cage. Toys are changed around regularly to keep things interesting for them.
If you would like more detailed information I have pages giving more information on feeding and habitat.
My rats are kept in the 'rat room' a large double bedroom dedicated entirely to them.
All the rats have lots of playtime and are handled each day by me, as well as by my parents. This ensures that we can notice any health or behaviour problems promptly, in addition to giving them the human company they crave (and I suppose I don't mind giving them cuddles too...).
We weigh all the rats roughly once a week, although more often if we are monitoring closely due to a health problem. This is especially useful as we know that if a rat is losing weight when they're not supposed to that it is a good indication that something is wrong, even if they are not displaying more obvious symptoms. If our rats are showing any signs of ill health, veterinary advice is promptly sought. Please follow this link to find out more about health care.
They are fed in the mornings and evenings, along with being given any medications and supplements that are required.
Bedding is checked daily, and changed if necessary, along with wiping down shelves and sorting out the litter trays. Hammocks are changed when they need to - how often this is will depend on the group. The same goes for changing all the substrate and wiping down the whole cage. Toys are changed around regularly to keep things interesting for them.
If you would like more detailed information I have pages giving more information on feeding and habitat.