So this video is picking up traction after a year or two of being published, and it's been brought to my attention in the last few days that at some point in the video I touch dirty bedding and then touch my hair and face. I do my best to avoid this, especially now I keep gloves in my pet room for this reason, cuz sometimes I'm just not thinking and I'm not grossed out by those things so my brain doesn't go into unsanitary mode if that makes sense. But I don't recommend doing this! 😂 I just wasn't thinking. Always keep washing your hands when doing deep cleans if you aren't wearing gloves 😁
as someone who doesn't know anything about rats but has/had a hyperfixation on hamsters: you are really sweet and i can see how much you care about your babies
aweee this is so very sweet! thank you so much! this made my day hehe. theres a couple crazies out here but they are definitely not welcome on my page! haha
Hey there! I also have the critter nation with a cement mixing tub on the bottom. I find if you take the bottom wire flooring out you can slide that tub in it’s place and it gives the cage even more space and that extra digging room.
Omg thank you!!! I am going to do that this week. I'd seen your comment a little bit earlier but Boca had been sick and needed more of a handicap situation. I'll make an update video once I change it out!
@@amethystscorner No worries! I love your channel & I just thought I’d share. A rat breeder I was in connection with even suggested it to me because I had no idea!
I’m so glad that someone is educating themselves on oxbow and changing their rats food to natural stuff I’m glad to see it not a lot of people take the time to look into the foods they feed their rats :))
😁😁 it definitely worked and was helpful when I couldn't do anything else, but I know it's not the best and they deserve the best😤🥰 thank you for your comment and support 🥹💜
For my rats I typically trim their nails with baby nail clippers you do have to be quite careful about not cutting them because they tend to be wiggly. Also for bathing I buy sensitive skin doggy wipes and weekly wipe them down, it is a lot less stressful and sometimes they even enjoy it. Also typically you don’t want wire shelves or ramps but it’s pretty rare it will cause issues. You are doing a great job!
Al my rats are cute I have 2 sisters age 2i have 2 brothers age 1 and 2 sisters age 3 months old sadley this year April our rat died scabbers he had a stroke and had to be put down and September his brother had to be put down scamp he broke his spine my other rats miss them 😭
For my rats I typically trim their nails with baby nail clippers you do have to be quite careful about not cutting them because they tend to be wiggly. Also for bathing I buy sensitive skin doggy wipes and weekly wipe them down, it is a lot less stressful and sometimes they even enjoy it. You are doing a great job!
Yes, I actually bought some animal nail clippers and they work great! And I dont bathe them but I'll do baby wipes on their tails when needed 💜🥰 thank you so much for watching!
I just commented on your older video without realising you'd made an update! So sorry! But this is such a good cage!! Only thing I would suggest is getting a custom made critter nation base/ side guards, or you could make your own from plexiglass or correx plastic, which will fit more snug to the cage, and allow you to utilise more space, and have enough space for a wheel too, just make sure its big enough and not a wire wheel. The amount of bedding is totally fine by the way! but like i mentioned in my other comment a dig box is a great idea Also cant wait to see how a bioactive enclosure works out for you down the line! Good luck!
Hi! Sorry for the late reply. You're so good!! And thank you!!! I appreciate it 😁 I am definitely looking out to make a dig box and fix up the cage even more. That's a good idea eighths plexiglass! I may go for that cause I'm not loving the basin 😅
Hey, I just noticed your first message that you left on my other video. Thank you so very much for that comment omg!! So so so helpful and informative!!!! I definitely am following a lot of your advice! I appreciate you!!!!
Lost my baby on 28th of last month, still not over with the world crashing down for me. Just scrolling through rat videos to feel better, your video made my day. On that note you striked a very important string that your rat got pneumonia, can I know how do they get pneumonia? What are the symptoms that we should notice for. Mine one died because of pneumonia but showed no symptoms only got to know about it 24hours before while she was struggling to breathe. Sending your babies love ❤❤
They can get pneumonia from a variety of things. Usually it's from the air not being clean enough around them. Symptoms are a lot of sneezing and extra porphyrin build up around the eyes. Sometimes wheezing as well. I'm so very sorry for your loss. That sounds absolutely devastating. The best way I've learned to prevent pneumonia is to make sure their cages are clean and they aren't located right next to vents to prevent drafts. Sending your mischief love💜
Yeah, you need to just delete the rude people. You are doing a great job. Don't let people intimidate you. I don't know why people have to be that way. Trust me you are doing a great job.
A way to help with the nails is by putting the lava rock in front of the food bowl so they can file there nails. What I do is put the food bowl in a corner so they have to step on the rock
Looks great. Your doing a great job, especially on a budget. You're totally relatable. 😁 I'm also happy to find someone current to follow in their rat journey. I'll be doing the same thing eventually. 🥰
Thank you so much Jamie! I'm trying to get better about posting more regularly 😅 are you starting your own channel or do you plan to get some babies of your own? 🥰
@@amethystscorner I would love to start a rat\pet channel but I'm way too chicken. Lol. And yes I'm getting rat babies in the next couple months. Collecting everything I need right now 🥰
Ahhh so so exciting!!!! Im so happy for you! You totally should!!! I say just go for it 🥰💜 Ive been on here like 5 months and only have 5 videos 🥴 no pressure with it! Lemme know tho if you start one so I can support 🥰
Hi! Sorry for the delay in response, but I use paper liter for their bathroom areas. I added the rocks and it helped a little bit! Boca is a bit older and has had three litters before I adopted her, so I think she's the one peeing kinda randomly 😅
Hi girly, its easier to put the box inside the cage when you open the door all the way. Since there is a wall on one side, it still helps to open one door all the way
I find it easier to clean the cage when my rats are in their basket with some treats. Less of a headache so you can focus on cleaning the cage. Lava ledges are supposed to file the nails as they climb, I personally don’t feel comfortable trimming my rats nails. You can also file them with a nail file if they are very comfortable with you handling them.
@@amethystscorner OKAY- ILL DO THAT ASAP!! that would be a very fun stress relief! Prolly will post a vid on it in. A few weeks after my ratties arrive!
When you want to work on nails without cutting them ur self raise the water and put a lava ledge under it so they hop on it to get water. it'll take a bit for it to wear the nails down but it seems to work for me
A typical visit will run about 50-60 depending on the vet. Medication is usually anywhere from 5-20, but if generic isn't available ive spent 60 on a bottle of meds before. When my girls got tumors, over the course of a few months I spent 600-1000 on cleaning the area and quality of life checks. I really recommend nation wide pet insurance:) it's been great for me. But ofc do whatever is best for your situation ☺️ I hope that helps!!
I use Mr squiggles I think it's called. It's a water soluble multivitamin. I know the natural rat has closed up shop but there is someone else who now sells them, if you're in any of the US rat forums on the shunamite diet then you should have seen her I think her name is the rat guru?
Hi, it sounds like you have allergies And you said you can’t breath out of your nose If you buy an air purifier and sleep with it in your room It will help with allergies with rats poop and pee as it is very harmful to humans Air purifiers help with asthma and allergies and is recommended to rat owners
This is a really good idea! I used to have one and I somehow lost it ? Haha, I don't know how that's even possible, but yeah I definitely should invest in one. I have really horrible allergies in general, but they've definitely been enhanced since getting rats. Thank you for the reminder!
Hey, I trust my shunamite mix or oxbow as it is a complete mix and I don't have to worry about too much carbs. Unless you just mean every once in awhile, the mix you mentioned doesn't include a lot of nutrients that they'll need 💜
Hey I would recommend not going to that breeder again, they sound like they have a lot of issues with their rats. If any breeder gives you rats with a respiratory infection it means that they aren't being cared for too well. Also how old are the rats during this video? Rats stop growing when their 7 months old, so if their younger then 7 months they are still growing. 😁
Oh I'm just seeing this comment too! Yes they were definitely bred inhumanely. When I went to pick up Boca, it was wild what I was hearing. But I ignored my gut and took Boca anyways. Definitely do not regret that at all, but I know in the future what to avoid. I ended up doing a lot more research on my next breeder, and I even found out that my new breeder blocked my old one because of her practices and she didn't want to sell her breeder rats 🤯
O wow crazy. I wonder if their is anything you can do to stop the bad breeder. I feel terrible for the rats living in that person's care and feel like something needs to be done. Let me know if you think of anything. 👍
Yea I noticed that while editing 😢10/10 don't recommend I just sometimes don't think. I clean my hands frequently off camera when I do my deep cleans but wasn't thinking this time
Not really haha😅. I've not heard or found anything when doing research about overstimulation in rats. If you have information that maybe I don't I'd love to hear it! But my cage is actually quite simple compared to some other ones. They also don't tend to play with their toys. Since making this video I've realized that they're not much of toy users.
Yea I noticed that while editing 😢10/10 don't recommend I just sometimes don't think. I clean my hands frequently off camera when I do my deep cleans but wasn't thinking this time
So this video is picking up traction after a year or two of being published, and it's been brought to my attention in the last few days that at some point in the video I touch dirty bedding and then touch my hair and face. I do my best to avoid this, especially now I keep gloves in my pet room for this reason, cuz sometimes I'm just not thinking and I'm not grossed out by those things so my brain doesn't go into unsanitary mode if that makes sense. But I don't recommend doing this! 😂 I just wasn't thinking. Always keep washing your hands when doing deep cleans if you aren't wearing gloves 😁
as someone who doesn't know anything about rats but has/had a hyperfixation on hamsters: you are really sweet and i can see how much you care about your babies
aweee this is so very sweet! thank you so much! this made my day hehe. theres a couple crazies out here but they are definitely not welcome on my page! haha
Hey there! I also have the critter nation with a cement mixing tub on the bottom. I find if you take the bottom wire flooring out you can slide that tub in it’s place and it gives the cage even more space and that extra digging room.
Omg thank you!!! I am going to do that this week. I'd seen your comment a little bit earlier but Boca had been sick and needed more of a handicap situation. I'll make an update video once I change it out!
@@amethystscorner No worries! I love your channel & I just thought I’d share. A rat breeder I was in connection with even suggested it to me because I had no idea!
I’m so glad that someone is educating themselves on oxbow and changing their rats food to natural stuff I’m glad to see it not a lot of people take the time to look into the foods they feed their rats :))
😁😁 it definitely worked and was helpful when I couldn't do anything else, but I know it's not the best and they deserve the best😤🥰 thank you for your comment and support 🥹💜
For my rats I typically trim their nails with baby nail clippers you do have to be quite careful about not cutting them because they tend to be wiggly. Also for bathing I buy sensitive skin doggy wipes and weekly wipe them down, it is a lot less stressful and sometimes they even enjoy it. Also typically you don’t want wire shelves or ramps but it’s pretty rare it will cause issues. You are doing a great job!
Thank you! It's crazy how time changes things, I see you commented on my most recent video too! Thank you💜🥰 definitely a different set up haha
So excited to follow along your rat care journey! The girls are super cute, and so is their new cage setup🥰
Eek thank you!!! I so very appreciate it! 🥰💜
It has improved so much!!!! I’m so proud of you!!
Eek! Thank you so much !!🥺☺️
Yeah I love rats I have 6rats
Al my rats are cute I have 2 sisters age 2i have 2 brothers age 1 and 2 sisters age 3 months old sadley this year April our rat died scabbers he had a stroke and had to be put down and September his brother had to be put down scamp he broke his spine my other rats miss them 😭
For my rats I typically trim their nails with baby nail clippers you do have to be quite careful about not cutting them because they tend to be wiggly. Also for bathing I buy sensitive skin doggy wipes and weekly wipe them down, it is a lot less stressful and sometimes they even enjoy it. You are doing a great job!
Yes, I actually bought some animal nail clippers and they work great! And I dont bathe them but I'll do baby wipes on their tails when needed 💜🥰 thank you so much for watching!
I just commented on your older video without realising you'd made an update! So sorry!
But this is such a good cage!! Only thing I would suggest is getting a custom made critter nation base/ side guards, or you could make your own from plexiglass or correx plastic, which will fit more snug to the cage, and allow you to utilise more space, and have enough space for a wheel too, just make sure its big enough and not a wire wheel.
The amount of bedding is totally fine by the way! but like i mentioned in my other comment a dig box is a great idea
Also cant wait to see how a bioactive enclosure works out for you down the line! Good luck!
Hi! Sorry for the late reply. You're so good!! And thank you!!! I appreciate it 😁 I am definitely looking out to make a dig box and fix up the cage even more. That's a good idea eighths plexiglass! I may go for that cause I'm not loving the basin 😅
Hey, I just noticed your first message that you left on my other video. Thank you so very much for that comment omg!! So so so helpful and informative!!!! I definitely am following a lot of your advice! I appreciate you!!!!
Lost my baby on 28th of last month, still not over with the world crashing down for me. Just scrolling through rat videos to feel better, your video made my day. On that note you striked a very important string that your rat got pneumonia, can I know how do they get pneumonia? What are the symptoms that we should notice for. Mine one died because of pneumonia but showed no symptoms only got to know about it 24hours before while she was struggling to breathe.
Sending your babies love ❤❤
They can get pneumonia from a variety of things. Usually it's from the air not being clean enough around them. Symptoms are a lot of sneezing and extra porphyrin build up around the eyes. Sometimes wheezing as well. I'm so very sorry for your loss. That sounds absolutely devastating. The best way I've learned to prevent pneumonia is to make sure their cages are clean and they aren't located right next to vents to prevent drafts. Sending your mischief love💜
Yeah, you need to just delete the rude people. You are doing a great job. Don't let people intimidate you. I don't know why people have to be that way. Trust me you are doing a great job.
Absolutely. Thank you so much I really appreciate this. Sorry for getting back to you so late!
A way to help with the nails is by putting the lava rock in front of the food bowl so they can file there nails. What I do is put the food bowl in a corner so they have to step on the rock
I did do that at first but I got a faulty lava rock I think because it almost immediately broke off the screw 😂 but I'ma take ur advice and get more 😁
Looks great. Your doing a great job, especially on a budget. You're totally relatable. 😁 I'm also happy to find someone current to follow in their rat journey. I'll be doing the same thing eventually. 🥰
Thank you so much Jamie! I'm trying to get better about posting more regularly 😅 are you starting your own channel or do you plan to get some babies of your own? 🥰
@@amethystscorner I would love to start a rat\pet channel but I'm way too chicken. Lol. And yes I'm getting rat babies in the next couple months. Collecting everything I need right now 🥰
Ahhh so so exciting!!!! Im so happy for you! You totally should!!! I say just go for it 🥰💜 Ive been on here like 5 months and only have 5 videos 🥴 no pressure with it! Lemme know tho if you start one so I can support 🥰
My rats are all trouble makers. but the potty training situation could be if you have the same bedding in their toilet and as their substrate
Hi! Sorry for the delay in response, but I use paper liter for their bathroom areas. I added the rocks and it helped a little bit! Boca is a bit older and has had three litters before I adopted her, so I think she's the one peeing kinda randomly 😅
Hi girly, its easier to put the box inside the cage when you open the door all the way. Since there is a wall on one side, it still helps to open one door all the way
That definitely helped! Thank you very much 🥰💜
hello! love the video, do you have a link to their food ? :)
Hi there! amzn.to/3lW2iUC This one should work! If you're interested in making their own shunamite mix, I have a video on how I made one at home!
@@amethystscorner thank you! :) I'll check it out!
I find it easier to clean the cage when my rats are in their basket with some treats. Less of a headache so you can focus on cleaning the cage. Lava ledges are supposed to file the nails as they climb, I personally don’t feel comfortable trimming my rats nails. You can also file them with a nail file if they are very comfortable with you handling them.
That's brilliant!! I'll definitely be following your idea. And I did have a lava ledge but it broke off the screw lol. I'll have to buy some more 🥰
When you clean the cage, you cab let the ratties play in the bathtub. They can't escape and it is totally safe.
Thank you! That's a great idea
NEW SUB!! maybe I can draw your ratties? SUCH CUTIES
OMG YESSSS!? that would be so cool 🥹
@@amethystscorner OKAY- ILL DO THAT ASAP!! that would be a very fun stress relief! Prolly will post a vid on it in. A few weeks after my ratties arrive!
When you want to work on nails without cutting them ur self raise the water and put a lava ledge under it so they hop on it to get water. it'll take a bit for it to wear the nails down but it seems to work for me
amazing idea!! i need to get them another one cause mine broke 😅 thank you so much for the feedback!!
hey, I know its an old video but how much did you spend on vet bills? getting ratties soon and Im wondering how much I should save up for the bills
A typical visit will run about 50-60 depending on the vet. Medication is usually anywhere from 5-20, but if generic isn't available ive spent 60 on a bottle of meds before. When my girls got tumors, over the course of a few months I spent 600-1000 on cleaning the area and quality of life checks. I really recommend nation wide pet insurance:) it's been great for me. But ofc do whatever is best for your situation ☺️ I hope that helps!!
@@amethystscorner okay thanks so much! this helped me a lot :) usually rat videos mention vet bills but never say how much it actually is. ❤️❤️
What vitamins do you use? And here do you get them?
I use Mr squiggles I think it's called. It's a water soluble multivitamin. I know the natural rat has closed up shop but there is someone else who now sells them, if you're in any of the US rat forums on the shunamite diet then you should have seen her I think her name is the rat guru?
Hi, it sounds like you have allergies
And you said you can’t breath out of your nose
If you buy an air purifier and sleep with it in your room
It will help with allergies with rats poop and pee as it is very harmful to humans
Air purifiers help with asthma and allergies and is recommended to rat owners
This is a really good idea! I used to have one and I somehow lost it ? Haha, I don't know how that's even possible, but yeah I definitely should invest in one. I have really horrible allergies in general, but they've definitely been enhanced since getting rats. Thank you for the reminder!
For a food meal mix add uncooked pasta,dog food NOT CAT FOOD, then get some oatmeal and maybe some rice ,
Hey, I trust my shunamite mix or oxbow as it is a complete mix and I don't have to worry about too much carbs. Unless you just mean every once in awhile, the mix you mentioned doesn't include a lot of nutrients that they'll need 💜
Why is there a kimchi video in this playlist about rats 😅
HAHAA oh gosh I must've accidentally added it when I was learning how to make it 🤣
@@amethystscorner hope it turned out well!! 😂
@@beaglebutter it did! Great recipe 😭
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Hey I would recommend not going to that breeder again, they sound like they have a lot of issues with their rats. If any breeder gives you rats with a respiratory infection it means that they aren't being cared for too well. Also how old are the rats during this video? Rats stop growing when their 7 months old, so if their younger then 7 months they are still growing. 😁
Oh I'm just seeing this comment too! Yes they were definitely bred inhumanely. When I went to pick up Boca, it was wild what I was hearing. But I ignored my gut and took Boca anyways. Definitely do not regret that at all, but I know in the future what to avoid. I ended up doing a lot more research on my next breeder, and I even found out that my new breeder blocked my old one because of her practices and she didn't want to sell her breeder rats 🤯
O wow crazy. I wonder if their is anything you can do to stop the bad breeder. I feel terrible for the rats living in that person's care and feel like something needs to be done. Let me know if you think of anything. 👍
After she touched the poop she scratched her neck and swiped her hair away
Yea I noticed that while editing 😢10/10 don't recommend I just sometimes don't think. I clean my hands frequently off camera when I do my deep cleans but wasn't thinking this time
Aren't you worried about overstimulation
Not really haha😅. I've not heard or found anything when doing research about overstimulation in rats. If you have information that maybe I don't I'd love to hear it! But my cage is actually quite simple compared to some other ones. They also don't tend to play with their toys. Since making this video I've realized that they're not much of toy users.
Cute rats but touching your face after touching dirty litter is not very sanitary
Yea I noticed that while editing 😢10/10 don't recommend I just sometimes don't think. I clean my hands frequently off camera when I do my deep cleans but wasn't thinking this time