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Forage Pot Toy

Forage Pot Toy

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First, please make sure your bring an appropriate carrier to pick up your rats. I will not hand off rats if you do not have an appropriate carrier! Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Your carrier needs to be a closed, secure container with plenty of ventilation. MOST small animal carriers work fine. Just make sure bar spacing is no wider than 1/2 inch. I do not recommend using boxes, as they are not a secure option. A container with no top is also NOT a good option because they can jump rather high.

ONCE YOU ARE HOME

Let your rats decompress for a moment and adjust to the new smells and noise. You can put them straght into theier cage or you can put the carrier in the cage and let them come out on their own terms. If handling them, go slow and gentle as they may be a lttle nervous about the big new change. keep in mind that this is the first time they have every left the rattery and venture out into the world!

Allow them time to explore their cage. You can offer thema few treats, and of course make sute they have main diet food and water.

Do no be alarmed if they have mushy poo the first week! This can be from stress! you can offer them a little bit of pureed pumpkin to help with this but it will get better as they adjust to their new home.

Do not be alarmed if they have a bit of sneezing or sniffles. Rats are known to have "new home Sniffles" when they are moved to a new environment. They. have very sensitive respiratory sytems, so the change can make them a little sniffly ans sneezy. porphyrin can be normal too, due to stress. with that being said, these SYMPTOMS should be minimal and clear up within 2 weeks. if they do not, please notify your breeder.

I do not recommend handling your rats a lot once they are first brought home, especially with children. This cam cause too much stress on them right away, when leaving the rattery is already stressful enough. Please give them a few days to settle in. If you'd like to interact with them, id recommend offering treats, talking to them, and/or letting them sniff your hand/arms.

After Two days, take them out of the cage and interact with them in a secure area. I recommend holding them in a towel or blanket, letting them set on your lap in a little box or snuggle sack, putting them in a hoodie or body carrier, or sitting in a playpen with them. Even if they are sweet and friendly, they may be wiggly at first. (again, keep in mind this is the first time they have ventured out into the world!)

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