20 years ago I had my first rats, Jessica and Kelly, champagne and white girls. They were sisters and fine together for about a year, then they would fight continuously. Eventually I had to separate them (they started biting each other). That put me off of having another pair again. Later I had a single boy called Gus, who sadly was a biter, but he lived a happy life (just watch your fingers getting him out of the cage!)
Now I have bought my daughter a white female called Coco, who is such a sweety, so gentle, and cuddly. She is a little nervous but growing more confident every day. She will sit on my shoulder or lap for an hour and watch TV or go around the house with me. I have been wondering if it is cruel to have her on her own or whether I should think about getting another baby? I don't work, I am at home most of the time so she comes out of her aquarium (36in tank) at least twice a day and has a lovely play. My main thoughts are:
- she is so sweet if I get another rat maybe she won't be so cuddly, maybe it would change her character.
- If I do get another one, should I do it straight away or wait a while? She is 13 weeks old.
- Should I get a boy (have him neutered) or a girl - what works best?
I am very happy with my little girl on her own and don't really want another rat, but I want to do what is best for her.
