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Rat introduction tips
I got a second rat the other day and I want her to live with my first rat. They're in separate cages at present for quarantine purposes, in case the new rat is sick. Both rats are female and both are relatively young. How do I introduce them so they will learn to get along and live together peacefully not try to kill each other?
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Try putting them both in a new big cage together so one would not get dominent of his territory
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Well, I know rats and dogs are not alike, but these are how my two dogs got along peacefully. First, they did the growling thing and then they smelled eachother and learned to recognize the other's scent, and then after awhile, they just got along. So firstly, I'd suggest putting the cages close so they can sniff and know of eachother, and then [ with you watching ] just put them together and see how they react. If they're fighting, then obviously they're not ready, but if they seem pretty friendly, try putting them in the same cage. And then once they seem fine in the same cage, try leaving them for maybe 10 minutes [ or less, whatever you thinks good ] and come back and see how they're doing. I hope I helped.
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I tink you should ask your mom 4 help.Or you can try to take them out and see how they react together.Bye!
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To start with I suggest that you put the two cages next to each other. That way they will learn each others smell without being able to get near to each other. After a few days it may be possible to put them in the same cage but with supervision on your part. It is likely that they will hiss and cuss at each other but they probably will not attack each other. Give them a few minutes to see how they react and if they do get a bit nasty then put them back into separate cages.
If you put them together and they settle down after a few minutes, leave them alone but watch them for a while. It is possible that because they are creatures that need company, they will be pleased to be together. Most likely they will cuddle up together and be okay.
If you are worried for the first night, separate them but don't move their cages apart. If all goes well they will enjoy being together and settle down well.
I hope that it all goes according to plan, but if not, don't worry and try again after another day or so. Good luck.
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