Yay, this makes me happy as I just stumbled upon a newborn rat. Cute little dude he is, and he is doing very well. Not sure if I should release him but ill do more research today.
I just lost my last rat a few days ago, he was 3 years old and I really miss them and I miss having rats, today I watched some cute mice videos and now I feel like I need a mice haha, I'm thinking about getting a new pet maybe 6 months from now, I wanted rats but I'm not sure if I have heart to through everything again since their life spam is too short. I'm still heartbroken, I don't know how much more times I handle this kind of pain. Since mice can't bond like rats, do you think they would be a better option in my situation?
The biggest difference between the two is that rats are socially intelligent and empathetic pets. They're companion animals, and they easily recognize you as an individual being. They bond and interact with you the way a dog or cat would. Mice, on the other hand, are quite timid. And even when fully tamed and unafraid of you, they don't have the capacity to "see" you the way rats can. In a way, mice only know you as a pair of hands that feed and interact with them, and most mice could care less to seek out your attention. (most exceptions seem to be lone male mice, as you mentioned!) Mice are pets that you observe, more than anything. Both animals make amazing pets, but it's important to know clearly what you're looking for before you choose one. If you want a pet to be your buddy and return the bond/affection you show them, than you'll want to go for rats. But while mice aren't cuddly pets, they're very fun to watch and fairly low-maintenance! I especially recommend them to night-owls or people who like DIY, and they're good pets if you live in a small home, don't have a huge budget, or the large amount of time required by lots of other pets. (Even rats should be out and interacting with you for more than an hour each day. However most mice are just fine to have 30-40 minutes of supervised playtime, provided their enclosure is enriching)
Actually, studies have shown that mice are also just as empathetic and caring. Just because an animal is shy doesnt mean it doesnt care about you. Similar things can be said about cats. People assume cats hate people because theyre not on the level of dogs, but cats just enjoy personal space and quiet sleep.
For the most part I agree. I've had both pet rats and mice (more rats than mice though) and mice do tend to be "lesser" pets than rats. However there are exceptions to every rule. I used to have two domestic mice that I bought together. Both female. One was white, the other was brown and looked just like a wild mouse. The white mouse was an absolute ditz- she was terrified of everything (until I handled her excessively and got her over her fear) and never showed any hint of interest in me or most anything around her, and was extremely cautious. The brown mouse on the other hand, was tame right from the start and LOVED to be handled. She'd actually climb my hand when I reached into her cage, and when she and her "sister" were having their playtime outside the cage, she would keep running back to me for attention!She also noticed the round holes ("windows") I cut into the cardboard tubes the mice played in, and duplicated them perfectly in the little nesting boxes in their cage by cutting out the holes with her teeth! The same size and shape! And, my mother and I would be sitting in separate chairs in the living room, and I'd have the brown mouse with me and say to her, "Where's Grammy?" And I kid you not, the little mouse would turn her head in my mom's direction, and then Mom would call to her and hold her arm out and the mouse would run across her arm and sit on her shoulder! That little brown critter was hands-down the smartest mouse I have ever seen, and I believe a very unusual one too.
TL;DR If you want a more socialable animal and are prepared to dedicate more time a rat is for you, if you want a smaller, easier pet, mice are for you. Not saying mice don't need proper care.
I think when people afraid of mice and rats they refer to the wild one. Fancy mice/rats are cute tho. I personally afraid of wild mice/rats but like fancy mice/rats
We had two rats (only for a few days as we were just watching them) and they were the cutest little bundle of shits. That was long time ago so I'm sure they're already dead unfortunately
@ Okay, then say I feed ball pythons to my cat. So that doesn’t even disturb you in the least? And again, even if it’s not disturbing according to your high standards, still unnecessary and dumb. So, again, stfu :)
I actually have such a strong bong with one of my female mice. She loves to sleep in my hand 24/7. The only thing bad about this is that she’s very protective and every time one of my other females tried to go near me she warns them not to lol. Mice are truly amazing
I've had both, and in my experience rats were more social than mice as my mice tended to be more skittish, but rats were much higher maintenence. I enjoyed owning both though, I like the simple nature of mice as well as the lovingness of rats.
Yeah, same. I've owned both at once, and I'd say rats are a lot more enjoyable if you want a pet to interact with. Our mice weren't as interesting, but because they were so easy to care for and maintain, I'd say they are a great first pet.
I'm currently a mousie momma to 7 mice, all girls. I've found that it depends on the personality of the mice and how much time you dedicate to them on how they bond with you. Holda who I've had for about 5 days now will literately crawl up her cage until I get her out for cuddles. She has also taken to grooming me regularly. Where as Namaka who I've had for almost a year is just starting to really enjoy time with me. But, I'm forever hooked on mousies. I love watching them climb in their castle when they table time and how curious they are. My first two even became friends with my old Lab before they all passed, one going as far as wanting to cuddle with him while he laid down or napped.
I can't choose, I have to have both. I prefer male mice over female mice though. Female mice have each other so they are emotionless and dislike me, but male mice are alone and crave my love and attention. I've owned mice for over 4 years, and I've only had one female mouse bond with me. All my other males bonded with me quickly and wanted my love unlike females. I currently have a male mouse who is obsessed with me. Everytime I open the door to walk into my room he quickly runs out and waits for me to get him out, and if I don't he lays down and pouts. I love him so much lol
S C U M B A G Female Mice are NOT emotionless! Chances are that you haven’t been giving enough time to bond with your mice. I have 4 girls who each have distinct personalities and run to the tank walls to be taken out. They aren’t rat level friendly but they certainly aren’t disconnected.
@@haleyg8387 so Haley, quick question. Rats are friendly? I shouldn't be worried about this little newborn rat I just found? His eyes arent open yet, hes eating w3ll and using the bathroom, but I'm afraid when he opens his eyes he will freak out. I've never reared a baby rat before, so I'm new to this. Nursed a bumblebee back to health and let him go but not a rat 😁
My cats Injured a mouse and I rescued it. None of it's legs are broken and it's not continually bleeding either, but there is some blood on his head and one of his ears might be damaged. Although, I'm not really sure because I don't really know anything about mice and neither of his ears stick up very much. I expected to have to put him out of his misery (I don't actually know which gender the mouse is) but seeing as he will hopefully live I decided to take him in and then release him when he gets better. Thing is though, I decided to pick him up and he's super into being held. In fact I'm holding him in my left hand as I type this, and that's why I found this video in the first place. When I put him down he comes back to my hand and wants to be held and cuddled. I might keep him but the problem is I have 5 rodent killing cats, but they're oblivious to him for now. I really like this little mouse already lol, although he does leave little poops everywhere. How do I figure out what gender this mouse really is?
@@billymadisonsshampoo8223 I don't know anything about rodents, at least when it comes to keeping them as pets, but I'm good with animals and I can tell you the rat will be just fine with you if you raise it from birth and are nice and treat it well and take care of it.
I bought a baby feeder mouse 2 years ago and brought him home for my lizard but i couldnt do it. I ended up feeding him and raising him to an adult. Before he could open his eyes i would gently rub his snout snd he would almost fall asleep in my hands. After his eyes opened i continued this technique so he would recognize that i was the one doing that before. And Stuart has been such a loving and affectionate mouse. He seeks me out snd goes into my hand snd curls up and rubs his face on my hand asking for attention and when i start rubbing his snout he just relaxes completely snd lays there waving his paw up and down slowly with his eyes closed like hes in heaven its the cutest thing ever. He just passed 2 years old so i know he doesnt havent much time left :( but hes such a good boy
I used to have a mouse named Socrates. He was my absolute best buddy for the longest time. He knew his name and would always come when I called him. I eventually got him a gf named Meece, one night I was watching tv and saw them running down my hallway. Socrates knew how to open his cage, so I called him and they both ran right over and up my leg to my shoulder. Such amazing animals, I miss my little buddy.
I’ve lost someone named ace. He’s a mouse. And well he died because of a respiratory infection. He was only 2 months old and we only had him for 1 - 3 weeks. I wish he could climb up my arm again:.
I love both rats and mice, I think the rat fans get overzealous and site that Rats being more social with humans is always the goal in selecting animals. If that was the case then no one would get a gold fish. I loved when I had 2 mice and watching them play and interact and often times fight. This gave me great peace. Of course I did interact with them, but I loved that they were independent for the time that I needed a calming presence
So if you lived in a studio apartment, but didn't have a TV, you might have space for a rat home, depending on the size of the living room wall... Hmm... Rats are smaller then the smallest dogs, and don't bark like little dogs... * leaps into more research on pet rats *
Hey guys! So I ended up never living in a studio apartment and I DO have a TV. My boyfriend and I live in a 2bedroom apartment with our Australian cattle dog named Tesla. 😃
I’ve been debating whether to get rats or mice in the future. This video, along with some other videos, really helped me. I’ve decided on rats!! Now I can do more research on their care, what they need, etc. Thank you for the info!!
I know folks say mice are more flighty, but I've had mice most my life and I've encountered a whole spectrum of them. I guess it comes down to luck but I have had some mice that would LOVE my attention by licking/grooming my hands and hopping on my hand the second I lowered it into the cage. I suggest adopting a mouse as young as when they're ready to leave the mother and hanging out with the young'uns for a bit to see which one is the most curious and content with your presence. It's what I aways did and the majority of my mice were either just, tame or they'd actually be quite cuddly! RIP Miss Bean, Sir Stinkie and their daughter Circe, the cuddliest little mice family I've ever had the pleasure to own.
I've only had bad experiences with mice, but when I got my first pair of rats, I was in love & obsessed. I became one of the top breeders in my area. I supplied a few mom and pop stores, and fellow Rat fanciers. I absolutely love rats and have owned them for 7 years now. They are AMAZING pets. They also wont dank your house up like mice will.
After owning both, I’ve found that I enjoy having rats a lot more than mice. Both because of their smell and personality. Mice are great, but rats are higher up on the scale. I have my rats (female) cage in my room, and with a full clean every few days I hardly notice a smell. Mice, however... I found that they smelled quickly after cleaning, and that bs was strong. 😷 Rats remind me more of a dog or cat in their personality and want for attention, while the mice seemed completely content doing their own thing. Hmm. Overall, I feel like rats are more fun to own with their personalities, but mice seem a lot easier to care for. At least in my experience. Both are great little animals, just depends on your individual preference and what you want to experience while owning either of them. One of my mice loved attention, the others were pretty happy in their tank. Depends on the individual rat/mouse, but all of my rats love and seek out attention. 🐀🐁
@@Alexander-vm2ox yea but they might have had to do multiple things like work hard or they might of had to beg or might have cried because they wanted a 🐁 they might of had hard times to get this mouse!!!!
ive owned about 7 mice in my lifetime ((all lived amazing lives)) and im getting my first two rats this monday !! ive been binging your videos for advice and i couldn't be more excited !! the only unfortunate thing is nowhere local sells pet rats so im purchasing two feeders (the one super cuddly mouse i owned was a feeder) so i couldnt be more excited !!
I wouldn't necessarily say that cats are more affectionate, it really depends on your rat, some are very cuddly, others not at all. Rats are however extremely curious animals and mine really enjoy exploring new things/areas.
I just got a mouse about a month ago, then bought 3 more friends for her. Sadly, one of our babes just died a few days ago. It came really suddenly, and she died in my boyfriend's hands. The rest are still happy and healthy, and this video (and channel) has honestly helped me learn more about my girls.
🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀I would love a little rattie but I don't think I could give one the best quality of life so I'm just gonna watch them on yt instead xxxxx great video
I've got 2 out of 8 of my rats left and they're both over 4 years old now, they're such loving animals and the bond you can build up with them is incredible. I couldn't imagine a world without my girls 😍
Aww how great that they’ve made it this far I am hoping my girls Dora and Butter can make it to four years! Yesterday was my one year anniversary of getting them and their sister Draco (rest in peace)
Hi Imee. I got rats a couple of weeks ago and would love to see a video about how to bond with them. They're still quite wary of me. I know it comes with time but just wondered if there's any advice you would give to new owners to help get your rats used to you :)
Thanks for your comment. I did purchase them from a reputable breeder and they're doing fantastic now. They're such snuggle bunnies. I think they were just shy by nature. Not every rat is going to be the same :)
My mouse was a breeze to bond with. He took less than a day to trust me and by day 2 he genuinely liked me and bruxed as I held him. Now he gives me kisses and popcorns when I play with him. I've had rats too and found they're pretty similar in the way they form bonds with you. Biggest difference is cage size so if you dont mind spending more and have the space then a rat is good for you but if you're limited on space then a mouse is ideal... although you should still give them a decent amount of space. Another thing about mice is if you want a pet to look at then multiple female mice are good but if you want one to bond with more then a solo male is perfect.
I prefer rats over mice. I owned rats as a toddler until third grade. I’m in 7th grade now, and I love rats still. Rats are my favorite animals, they’re so intelligent and fun to own. I fail to see how anyone could find them gross. I’m getting rats in a year and I plan to breed them for a while. :)
I’ve owned a mouse before and a pair of female rats. I found my mouse to be much more cuddly and really enjoyed falling asleep in my hands, I would interconnected my fingers on my chest and raise them so my mouse had a small cave to rest in. My rats enjoyed cuddles but didn’t fall asleep on me and were always in much more of a hurry to run around
Female rats tend to be more playful, that's probably why, if you want more cuddly rats, try male rats instead, just please do your research first, female and male rats are different in some cases. Some male rats aren't cuddly, some are, each rat has their own personality
I am so happy you grow those mouses.. I am so proud of you.. I saw alot of bad video eletric and sticky pad hurt me... THANK YOU ! HUGS Keep it up SMILE! I am deaf from Hilton , NY !
I think that any kid who demonstrates they've spent hours researching the needs of a pet can convince a parent that the pet they want needs to be kept in pairs due to social needs.
I have switched back and forth in my lifetime. Rats bond very much with their owners and really benefit from that interaction. Mice for me are more like fish. They are wonderful to watch and I love making an interesting enclosure for them and watching them run around in it. They really like their autonomy and I rarely handle them.
I have had two mice before (they were both males and i had them different times.) In my experience, they were both sweethearts. They loved running up my shirt or running up my arm to get on my shoulder. The only thing is, mice are v e r y skittish (or most of them.)
I have had at least four male rats. Rats do form a closer bond with you for sure. They however require a lot more vet treatments. One rat I had to spend over a thousand pounds on at the vets. He was well worth it though. All 4 had to see a vet at some point. Respiratory problems are highly likely no matter how clean you keep their cage. I cleaned mine daily. I have had male and female mice. Mice are very sweet. My male mouse was very cuddly and formed a very good bond but his urine was smelly. I loved him all the same though. Mice are a lot cheaper to keep.
I remember growing up in a trailer when i was really little in the country and we had a really bad rat infestation. They was huge and at night they would knock everything over and climb on me wile i was sleeping. It got so bad you could smell them . We would put traps and poison out but i guess they was so many that we couldnt keep up with them. One night the house caught fire from them chewing wires. I was actually glad though to finally get out the house. Now I'm grown and make sure i keep my house clean and i got few cats aswell. You can say i have been effected from the rats and i hate them. But also understand they serve a purpose just as any other animal does. Aslong as they not crawling on me at night and knocking down everything and chewing through the walls
Ive had mice for years, and these past couple of months were the first for me with no rodents. My one mouse, Mini Monkey, was the cuddliest boy. He would sleep in my hand, and i got so incredibly attached to him. But he only lived around a year. Im getting two rats tomorrow and i really hope they live a while, cause im so done with getting attached to animals and then they just die lmao.
I have both rats and mice! In my opinion i like rats more! They stink less, super intelligent and so affectionate. Dont get me wrong, i love my mice, but for me, they are way more fun to observe! And i personally like cuddly animals. Also a little tip, i would reccommend an ikea detolf cage for mice! I have 3 female mice, and they were kept in the tiniest cage ever, i rescued them at just a few months old and they love all the space! Its a common cage option for hamster owners, but many do not put a lid on it. But with mice, your going to have to add a lid. I made a simple lid out of some pine wood and wire mesh :)
I know this is an old video. Although a good video, I think explaining more differences in the 2 animals would've made it just a bit better. Is there a newer video comparing the two? If not, maybe you could make one. I know we are constantly learning as pet owners and I'd be curious to see your growth amd what you could add now. I have rats. I'd like to know more about mice to see if they are comparable and if they'd be a good choice of pet. Anyway, thanks for the content. I always send people over to your channel. 😀
Ive been considering getting rats for a while after my mice passed away, I even bought a DCN cage, but the more I think.. I miss my mice a lot and I’d love that experience again. My mice used to beg to come out of their enclosure to hang out with me, they were in a 40 gallon tank, so i’m sure size wasnt the reason.. they all loved me dearly and i’m willing to put the time into another. sadly, though, there’s no reputable breeders in my state so i’ll have to get him from a pet store :(
Imee As Much As I Want Rats I Think I Would Be More Compatible With Mice Then Rats Because Of Me Being A Beginner And The Time, Space, And Work Put Into Rats Is Just Not Suitable For Me But There's Always Time For Them In The Future! Awesome Video.. 😄
HD!!!Keith123 O-O you should just get a rat from the start mice are harder to take care of and more aggressive although don't scare the rat or pick it up with surprise you should get a rat but be careful if they haven't had any contact with humans and if there new but after they get use to u you will bond with them and you will love them
Thank you, Imee. My rats were my son and his fiancées rats. They couldn’t take them when they moved so, I inherited and love them dearly. I lost Sam and Dean in the last six months, which broke my heart. My kids gave me Ophelia for Christmas. I have two boys and five girls. Though they don’t enjoy being held much, they love my hands and sleeves. They lick, preen, and snuggle me everyday. They know their names and are quite sociable. I sing songs to them and they really enjoy this and Chopin piano. Cheers!
Male mice actually don't do well on their own a lot of the time. That's why it's recommended you get a female deer mouse or ASF rat to keep him company, as they can not breed. Just like female mice, males need companionship. Also, the smell of male mice depends on how dominant the mouse is. My first male mouse was extremely territorial and would mark all over, but the other three of mine, who lived fine together until my original male was gone, hardly smelled at all.
I know this vid is old but I just got a mouse and he’s the most social lil guy ever I named him remy. He loves being held and out of the cage and loves climbing on shoulders. He’s a sweet boy
I know my comment below said "rats by far" and I still stand by that, and I even did before watching this video. However, this was awesome and a great help.Thanks!
I have two males in separate cages and 5 females in a detolf ( mice) My rat cage with my two boys which is the same cage as you emi! My male mice smell ALOT more then my two rats .But I love them all equally and I love watching your videos to educate and entertain us :)
Good video, I currently have 8 rats. Mama and her babies. They have lots of toys and 2 big critter nation cages. But I often get annoyed with the comments. If you are getting only 1 rat, don't get rats at all. It's sad rats are very social and they need little friends.
Hi, I was wondering, if you can keep mice and rats together? Do they interact with each other or not so much? Btw thanks for your videos! I really enjoy watching them and they're really informative :)
Bad idea, I put a rat and mouse (supervised). I realized really quickly that the rat went into immediate attack mode, similar to a dog raising it’s ears. The mouse was moved out of the cage and no animals were harmed in the process. I predicted the rat would have killed the mouse in less than 3 minutes had I left the mouse in longer…. I regret doing that because it was dangerous and 1 second could have made a big difference
I *really* wanted rats when I was little but was never able to get them and now at age 19 I recently purchased a male mouse (+ cage, food, everything needed plus enrichments and treats) from a younger cousin because she was bad on money and selling him. Soon after I got him a couple girlfriends knowing i probably wouldnt be able to give him the extra attention a lone mouse needs and knowing male mice can fight, plus reading that it's good to keep two pregnant or nursing mice together - which began about 3 weeks of excessive research on what to do if they were to have babies. I was prepared to sell the babies when they were born and already have people to take most of them when they're older (I have about 10 of the squirmy little fuzzballs altogether now, all about a week old) and planned to just sell the parents with them as well, but I got so attached to these little guys ❤ At day one one of the females I purchased began eating treats out of my hand and now they all easily let me hold them without running off or hiding in the cage tunnels. A friend of mine has rats and I definitely agree that it's much easier to bond with those than mice, I think maybe because they aren't as skittish as mice, which seem very aware of how small they are and prefer to hide, but after watching this video I think mice might be a better pet for me rather than the one I wanted as a kid. Rats would have been much better for me then since they can be held and tamed much easier and I would have wanted that kind of bond, but as a kind of adult that's moved out and has less time to care for them and much less room in my current house, mice are definitely the perfect pet for me ❤🐭 They can be just as sweet and tame with a little extra time and patience, especially if kept in their own quiet room (aside from a fan to drown out outside noises) and always given treats when you need to disturb them a couple times a day (Or more if they arent nursing like my male Yoyo who is with me much more often in his own little cage away from the babies)
Slimey Teddybears long hair is just the fur type. Your hammy would be a: (insert colour) long haired male/female Syrian hamster. And there are no breeds of hamster. In total there are 5 species. Syrian, Chinese, Russian Campbell’s dwarf, winter white dwarf, and a roboroski dwarf. The internet is always wrong, especially on google. Search on reputable sites like hamster hideout.
I had two female mice but sadly one got very ill and passed away. My remaining mouse is very healthy and is living by herself. She seems very happy and content! I never realized how much I could love mice. They are very sweet, gentle, and smart.
Totally recommend rats! They are playful , smart, clean, and not smelly. Both rats and mice make great pets! I do like mice as well, but personally I’m a rat girl ;)!
I've had 7 rats throughout my life. And every single one of them had different smells (but ofc all rattish). I adore getting my nose in their fur, idk, i just love their smell...
I've had both. definitely recommend rats. mice are just a bit too flighty. very cute but I can never connect with them like I do with rats
Yay, this makes me happy as I just stumbled upon a newborn rat. Cute little dude he is, and he is doing very well. Not sure if I should release him but ill do more research today.
@@Damnthatcrazyyyy (passive aggressive shade)
@@yourmother4343 bruh people have there own opinions, so stfu if you don't have anything nice to say!
I just lost my last rat a few days ago, he was 3 years old and I really miss them and I miss having rats, today I watched some cute mice videos and now I feel like I need a mice haha, I'm thinking about getting a new pet maybe 6 months from now, I wanted rats but I'm not sure if I have heart to through everything again since their life spam is too short. I'm still heartbroken, I don't know how much more times I handle this kind of pain. Since mice can't bond like rats, do you think they would be a better option in my situation?
1jazzyphae same
rats are big babies and mice are little babies ;u;
HISSSSSS they are not babies :(
@Savannah Lonzo I love my mice :(
@Savannah Lonzo why are they scary? :(
Mice 🐁 are adorable and rats 🐀 are adorable!
@Sminty Official Mice are just as great as rats, and are a better option if you don’t have enough space to own a huge rat. I’m getting mice 🙌
The beginning clip was sooo cute 😍
Ya amazing
Hi Victoria I watch your videos
@@jackbowden105 same
I thought you liked hamster
@@moonlight-zj5qo bruh she can think other animals are adorable
too
I used to hate rats and mice because of their tails but your channel has helped make them so lovable and cute :3
Aw I'm so glad it's helped to change your mind! 💕
Hamster Chronicles I subbed to u
How could u hate there tails, I love there tails, there so soft and cute and when they wag it its heart melting.
Imee's World same but I have always loved both ( more fond of rats) but there tails use to be sooooo gross to me
Hamster Chronicles I know so many people who feel the same way, I love their tails
The biggest difference between the two is that rats are socially intelligent and empathetic pets. They're companion animals, and they easily recognize you as an individual being. They bond and interact with you the way a dog or cat would.
Mice, on the other hand, are quite timid. And even when fully tamed and unafraid of you, they don't have the capacity to "see" you the way rats can. In a way, mice only know you as a pair of hands that feed and interact with them, and most mice could care less to seek out your attention. (most exceptions seem to be lone male mice, as you mentioned!) Mice are pets that you observe, more than anything.
Both animals make amazing pets, but it's important to know clearly what you're looking for before you choose one. If you want a pet to be your buddy and return the bond/affection you show them, than you'll want to go for rats.
But while mice aren't cuddly pets, they're very fun to watch and fairly low-maintenance! I especially recommend them to night-owls or people who like DIY, and they're good pets if you live in a small home, don't have a huge budget, or the large amount of time required by lots of other pets. (Even rats should be out and interacting with you for more than an hour each day. However most mice are just fine to have 30-40 minutes of supervised playtime, provided their enclosure is enriching)
Very well put 😊
Actually, studies have shown that mice are also just as empathetic and caring. Just because an animal is shy doesnt mean it doesnt care about you. Similar things can be said about cats. People assume cats hate people because theyre not on the level of dogs, but cats just enjoy personal space and quiet sleep.
For the most part I agree. I've had both pet rats and mice (more rats than mice though) and mice do tend to be "lesser" pets than rats. However there are exceptions to every rule. I used to have two domestic mice that I bought together. Both female. One was white, the other was brown and looked just like a wild mouse. The white mouse was an absolute ditz- she was terrified of everything (until I handled her excessively and got her over her fear) and never showed any hint of interest in me or most anything around her, and was extremely cautious. The brown mouse on the other hand, was tame right from the start and LOVED to be handled. She'd actually climb my hand when I reached into her cage, and when she and her "sister" were having their playtime outside the cage, she would keep running back to me for attention!She also noticed the round holes ("windows") I cut into the cardboard tubes the mice played in, and duplicated them perfectly in the little nesting boxes in their cage by cutting out the holes with her teeth! The same size and shape! And, my mother and I would be sitting in separate chairs in the living room, and I'd have the brown mouse with me and say to her, "Where's Grammy?" And I kid you not, the little mouse would turn her head in my mom's direction, and then Mom would call to her and hold her arm out and the mouse would run across her arm and sit on her shoulder! That little brown critter was hands-down the smartest mouse I have ever seen, and I believe a very unusual one too.
Wow! Thank you so much, I hope you don’t mind me adding this to my essay to convince my parents!
TL;DR If you want a more socialable animal and are prepared to dedicate more time a rat is for you, if you want a smaller, easier pet, mice are for you. Not saying mice don't need proper care.
Rats! I have had mice and rats. You can bond with a mouse but you are more likely to bond with a rat.
Megs Animals yeah that's true
Rats. They help you cook
I don’t understand how anyone could be afraid of either. They’re both so adorable.
When they are untamed in your houses, they can be such a problem they can pee or poo in your house eat your food and more
I think when people afraid of mice and rats they refer to the wild one. Fancy mice/rats are cute tho. I personally afraid of wild mice/rats but like fancy mice/rats
We had two rats (only for a few days as we were just watching them) and they were the cutest little bundle of shits. That was long time ago so I'm sure they're already dead unfortunately
Rats and Mice could spread disease, have rabies, and leave droppings. They're good to have as pets, but the wild ones are bad to find
@@dsdude8441kinda like wild dogs except unlike rats you gotta worry about it ripping your face off and eating your 5 year old cousin for dinner
That intro was darling! 💕 Great video Emi and you covered so much information! 3:17 melted my heart!
HoppingHammy to
Ikr it was so FRICKEN HEART MELTING
i feed hamsters to my ball python
@ I gotta bp too, but that was unnecessary and disturbing, so do us all a favor... and stfu.
@ Okay, then say I feed ball pythons to my cat. So that doesn’t even disturb you in the least?
And again, even if it’s not disturbing according to your high standards, still unnecessary and dumb. So, again, stfu :)
I actually have such a strong bong with one of my female mice. She loves to sleep in my hand 24/7. The only thing bad about this is that she’s very protective and every time one of my other females tried to go near me she warns them not to lol. Mice are truly amazing
She sounds great! I do feel a bit bad for the other females though! X3
That’s the same with one of my males ❤️ he waits at the cage and he jumps right into my hand 😋
I've had both, and in my experience rats were more social than mice as my mice tended to be more skittish, but rats were much higher maintenence. I enjoyed owning both though, I like the simple nature of mice as well as the lovingness of rats.
shittish
Do you mean Skittish lol
SHITTISH AKJSBKASJBG
Yeah, same. I've owned both at once, and I'd say rats are a lot more enjoyable if you want a pet to interact with. Our mice weren't as interesting, but because they were so easy to care for and maintain, I'd say they are a great first pet.
Did you mean skittish???!!!???
Nobody:
My brother: do you want a rat or a mouse?
Me: *yes.*
rats*
you can't have only one rat
😂😂😂😂😂
I want one too like
Why is your name CinnamonMOUSE but your profile pic is a cat. 🐱 eat 🐭
Madie Loves rats I’ve seen a video of a rat chasing a cat before
I'm currently a mousie momma to 7 mice, all girls. I've found that it depends on the personality of the mice and how much time you dedicate to them on how they bond with you. Holda who I've had for about 5 days now will literately crawl up her cage until I get her out for cuddles. She has also taken to grooming me regularly. Where as Namaka who I've had for almost a year is just starting to really enjoy time with me. But, I'm forever hooked on mousies. I love watching them climb in their castle when they table time and how curious they are. My first two even became friends with my old Lab before they all passed, one going as far as wanting to cuddle with him while he laid down or napped.
I can't choose, I have to have both. I prefer male mice over female mice though. Female mice have each other so they are emotionless and dislike me, but male mice are alone and crave my love and attention. I've owned mice for over 4 years, and I've only had one female mouse bond with me. All my other males bonded with me quickly and wanted my love unlike females. I currently have a male mouse who is obsessed with me. Everytime I open the door to walk into my room he quickly runs out and waits for me to get him out, and if I don't he lays down and pouts. I love him so much lol
S C U M B A G Female Mice are NOT emotionless! Chances are that you haven’t been giving enough time to bond with your mice. I have 4 girls who each have distinct personalities and run to the tank walls to be taken out. They aren’t rat level friendly but they certainly aren’t disconnected.
@@haleyg8387 😂😂😂
@@haleyg8387 so Haley, quick question. Rats are friendly? I shouldn't be worried about this little newborn rat I just found? His eyes arent open yet, hes eating w3ll and using the bathroom, but I'm afraid when he opens his eyes he will freak out. I've never reared a baby rat before, so I'm new to this. Nursed a bumblebee back to health and let him go but not a rat 😁
My cats Injured a mouse and I rescued it. None of it's legs are broken and it's not continually bleeding either, but there is some blood on his head and one of his ears might be damaged. Although, I'm not really sure because I don't really know anything about mice and neither of his ears stick up very much.
I expected to have to put him out of his misery (I don't actually know which gender the mouse is) but seeing as he will hopefully live I decided to take him in and then release him when he gets better. Thing is though, I decided to pick him up and he's super into being held. In fact I'm holding him in my left hand as I type this, and that's why I found this video in the first place. When I put him down he comes back to my hand and wants to be held and cuddled. I might keep him but the problem is I have 5 rodent killing cats, but they're oblivious to him for now. I really like this little mouse already lol, although he does leave little poops everywhere. How do I figure out what gender this mouse really is?
@@billymadisonsshampoo8223 I don't know anything about rodents, at least when it comes to keeping them as pets, but I'm good with animals and I can tell you the rat will be just fine with you if you raise it from birth and are nice and treat it well and take care of it.
I bought a baby feeder mouse 2 years ago and brought him home for my lizard but i couldnt do it. I ended up feeding him and raising him to an adult. Before he could open his eyes i would gently rub his snout snd he would almost fall asleep in my hands. After his eyes opened i continued this technique so he would recognize that i was the one doing that before. And Stuart has been such a loving and affectionate mouse. He seeks me out snd goes into my hand snd curls up and rubs his face on my hand asking for attention and when i start rubbing his snout he just relaxes completely snd lays there waving his paw up and down slowly with his eyes closed like hes in heaven its the cutest thing ever. He just passed 2 years old so i know he doesnt havent much time left :( but hes such a good boy
I used to have a mouse named Socrates. He was my absolute best buddy for the longest time. He knew his name and would always come when I called him. I eventually got him a gf named Meece, one night I was watching tv and saw them running down my hallway. Socrates knew how to open his cage, so I called him and they both ran right over and up my leg to my shoulder. Such amazing animals, I miss my little buddy.
rip lil socrates
I’ve lost someone named ace. He’s a mouse. And well he died because of a respiratory infection. He was only 2 months old and we only had him for 1 - 3 weeks. I wish he could climb up my arm again:.
(He died 4 or 3 days ago.)
Socrates? Possible Will Wood lover? :>
I love both rats and mice, I think the rat fans get overzealous and site that Rats being more social with humans is always the goal in selecting animals. If that was the case then no one would get a gold fish. I loved when I had 2 mice and watching them play and interact and often times fight. This gave me great peace. Of course I did interact with them, but I loved that they were independent for the time that I needed a calming presence
So if you lived in a studio apartment, but didn't have a TV, you might have space for a rat home, depending on the size of the living room wall...
Hmm...
Rats are smaller then the smallest dogs, and don't bark like little dogs...
* leaps into more research on pet rats *
Olivia Beakman basically me
I've never had rats, but if they aren't disturbed by noises there could be a way to use a specific cage as a tv stand :3
Olivia Beakman rats are the best!!
Fluffy Flareon that doesn’t sound like a good idea lol, noises can definitely freak rats out. Their hearing is amazing :>
Hey guys! So I ended up never living in a studio apartment and I DO have a TV. My boyfriend and I live in a 2bedroom apartment with our Australian cattle dog named Tesla. 😃
A variety of different colours, patterns and varieties.
😂😂😂😂😂
I got rats and I think that they're really similar to dogs
I rescued a single rat several years back and she was absolutely smarter than both of my dogs combined
haha I believe it!😂
@@crittercrew2515 to be fair, I also had below average intelligence dogs I think lmfao but still
Yesss little shoulder dogs
Alan Sheppard they are!
I will pick RATS:)
Alaska Pets lol dont
Why?
Alaska Pets moise
Alaska Pets ,moist
What does that mean?
Hmm, this video may just have made me start to want rats...
I’ve been debating whether to get rats or mice in the future. This video, along with some other videos, really helped me. I’ve decided on rats!! Now I can do more research on their care, what they need, etc. Thank you for the info!!
i just got my mouse, and i am addicted to watching mouse/rat videos xD
I know folks say mice are more flighty, but I've had mice most my life and I've encountered a whole spectrum of them. I guess it comes down to luck but I have had some mice that would LOVE my attention by licking/grooming my hands and hopping on my hand the second I lowered it into the cage. I suggest adopting a mouse as young as when they're ready to leave the mother and hanging out with the young'uns for a bit to see which one is the most curious and content with your presence. It's what I aways did and the majority of my mice were either just, tame or they'd actually be quite cuddly!
RIP Miss Bean, Sir Stinkie and their daughter Circe, the cuddliest little mice family I've ever had the pleasure to own.
I've only had bad experiences with mice, but when I got my first pair of rats, I was in love & obsessed. I became one of the top breeders in my area. I supplied a few mom and pop stores, and fellow Rat fanciers. I absolutely love rats and have owned them for 7 years now. They are AMAZING pets. They also wont dank your house up like mice will.
Imagine being a rat. No bills, no job, no responsibility, just vibing on someone's lap with a small pile of seeds.
What I love about rats AND mice is that they come in such beautiful varieties, colors, types, coat types, and eye colors etc.
After owning both, I’ve found that I enjoy having rats a lot more than mice. Both because of their smell and personality. Mice are great, but rats are higher up on the scale. I have my rats (female) cage in my room, and with a full clean every few days I hardly notice a smell. Mice, however... I found that they smelled quickly after cleaning, and that bs was strong. 😷 Rats remind me more of a dog or cat in their personality and want for attention, while the mice seemed completely content doing their own thing.
Hmm. Overall, I feel like rats are more fun to own with their personalities, but mice seem a lot easier to care for. At least in my experience. Both are great little animals, just depends on your individual preference and what you want to experience while owning either of them. One of my mice loved attention, the others were pretty happy in their tank. Depends on the individual rat/mouse, but all of my rats love and seek out attention. 🐀🐁
Long story short.....
I’m getting a pet mouse tomorrow 😊👍
not rlly a long story.
@@Alexander-vm2ox yea but they might have had to do multiple things like work hard or they might of had to beg or might have cried because they wanted a 🐁 they might of had hard times to get this mouse!!!!
@@janiceharris5588 Me right now... My mom is my land lord and their is 0 pets within my contract sooo gg fkr me
Update?
oooooo what is their name? and how old are they ?
ive owned about 7 mice in my lifetime ((all lived amazing lives)) and im getting my first two rats this monday !! ive been binging your videos for advice and i couldn't be more excited !! the only unfortunate thing is nowhere local sells pet rats so im purchasing two feeders (the one super cuddly mouse i owned was a feeder) so i couldnt be more excited !!
I'm cuddling with my rats and this video popped up, love the vid ❤
How do the bond of rats compare to cats? Cats are more affectionate and smarter, right?
I wouldn't necessarily say that cats are more affectionate, it really depends on your rat, some are very cuddly, others not at all. Rats are however extremely curious animals and mine really enjoy exploring new things/areas.
not only was this informative, but i couldn't stop looking at your eye shadow. so cool! inspires me to want to try~
The mouse poop: relatable. Lol
I just got a mouse about a month ago, then bought 3 more friends for her.
Sadly, one of our babes just died a few days ago. It came really suddenly, and she died in my boyfriend's hands. The rest are still happy and healthy, and this video (and channel) has honestly helped me learn more about my girls.
🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀I would love a little rattie but I don't think I could give one the best quality of life so I'm just gonna watch them on yt instead xxxxx great video
Hmmm maybe you should get a mouse since they are smaller and don't take up as much space!!
Thank you. Most people ignore the face that they can't take care of them and just give them a bad life. It makes me happy to see this comment 🙂
If you have space and time, you can just get 2 female mice or more, they do not need that much love because they got themselfes
Rats are very low maintenance
@@atsucch Do they require much space? I live on 8 square meters.
I wanted a mouse but now I kinda want a rat
If you want a rat you have to get at least 2
@@Emiology beautiful gurl
@@jimmybrava2810 bro chill
@@jimmybrava2810 creep
They both cute as hell
I've got 2 out of 8 of my rats left and they're both over 4 years old now, they're such loving animals and the bond you can build up with them is incredible. I couldn't imagine a world without my girls 😍
Steve Chester That's so sweet :)
Aww how great that they’ve made it this far I am hoping my girls Dora and Butter can make it to four years! Yesterday was my one year anniversary of getting them and their sister Draco (rest in peace)
I absolutely love this video. I’m looking forward to getting my new rats on Wednesday
Hi Imee. I got rats a couple of weeks ago and would love to see a video about how to bond with them. They're still quite wary of me. I know it comes with time but just wondered if there's any advice you would give to new owners to help get your rats used to you :)
Thanks for your comment. I did purchase them from a reputable breeder and they're doing fantastic now. They're such snuggle bunnies. I think they were just shy by nature. Not every rat is going to be the same :)
My mouse was a breeze to bond with. He took less than a day to trust me and by day 2 he genuinely liked me and bruxed as I held him. Now he gives me kisses and popcorns when I play with him.
I've had rats too and found they're pretty similar in the way they form bonds with you. Biggest difference is cage size so if you dont mind spending more and have the space then a rat is good for you but if you're limited on space then a mouse is ideal... although you should still give them a decent amount of space.
Another thing about mice is if you want a pet to look at then multiple female mice are good but if you want one to bond with more then a solo male is perfect.
AHHHHHHH
THE RAT YOU SHOWED IS SO CUUUUUUTE
I genuinely prefer mice, but both pets have good qualities and yet some cons 💖 Great video! 💖
I prefer rats over mice. I owned rats as a toddler until third grade. I’m in 7th grade now, and I love rats still. Rats are my favorite animals, they’re so intelligent and fun to own. I fail to see how anyone could find them gross. I’m getting rats in a year and I plan to breed them for a while. :)
I am getting my rats in 3 days! I'm so excited!!
I love watching you play with your rats. They are adorable
I’ve owned a mouse before and a pair of female rats.
I found my mouse to be much more cuddly and really enjoyed falling asleep in my hands, I would interconnected my fingers on my chest and raise them so my mouse had a small cave to rest in.
My rats enjoyed cuddles but didn’t fall asleep on me and were always in much more of a hurry to run around
Female rats tend to be more playful, that's probably why, if you want more cuddly rats, try male rats instead, just please do your research first, female and male rats are different in some cases.
Some male rats aren't cuddly, some are, each rat has their own personality
I am so happy you grow those mouses.. I am so proud of you.. I saw alot of bad video eletric and sticky pad hurt me... THANK YOU ! HUGS Keep it up SMILE! I am deaf from Hilton , NY !
Very useful and informational! Also, I love the editing work
Thank you! 💕
I love your videos! They always give me the information I need! Thanks so much
I think that any kid who demonstrates they've spent hours researching the needs of a pet can convince a parent that the pet they want needs to be kept in pairs due to social needs.
I used to hate rats but now you have melted my heart and now I have rat fever😁
Me as well. Babiesssss
2 rats are about just as easy as raising one! Same amount of space, same amount of time.
I have switched back and forth in my lifetime.
Rats bond very much with their owners and really benefit from that interaction.
Mice for me are more like fish. They are wonderful to watch and I love making an interesting enclosure for them and watching them run around in it. They really like their autonomy and I rarely handle them.
I'm getting a mouse this afternoon!!
He is so cute!!!!!
update?
I’ve always loved rats and mice but kept getting confused which one I should get this helped a ton
Wow. I actually watched from beginning to end. And with my a.d.d. that's saying lots. Very informative video. Bravo
Rats literally just look like bigger versions of mice, I don't get how some people can think mice look cute and rats look ugly.
I have had two mice before (they were both males and i had them different times.) In my experience, they were both sweethearts. They loved running up my shirt or running up my arm to get on my shoulder. The only thing is, mice are v e r y skittish (or most of them.)
Could you make a video on nail maintenance, checking teeth etc and like tips and tricks for keeping those things in check?
I have had at least four male rats. Rats do form a closer bond with you for sure. They however require a lot more vet treatments. One rat I had to spend over a thousand pounds on at the vets. He was well worth it though. All 4 had to see a vet at some point. Respiratory problems are highly likely no matter how clean you keep their cage. I cleaned mine daily. I have had male and female mice. Mice are very sweet. My male mouse was very cuddly and formed a very good bond but his urine was smelly. I loved him all the same though. Mice are a lot cheaper to keep.
I remember growing up in a trailer when i was really little in the country and we had a really bad rat infestation. They was huge and at night they would knock everything over and climb on me wile i was sleeping. It got so bad you could smell them . We would put traps and poison out but i guess they was so many that we couldnt keep up with them. One night the house caught fire from them chewing wires. I was actually glad though to finally get out the house. Now I'm grown and make sure i keep my house clean and i got few cats aswell. You can say i have been effected from the rats and i hate them. But also understand they serve a purpose just as any other animal does. Aslong as they not crawling on me at night and knocking down everything and chewing through the walls
Im getting a mouse tomorrow! :D
Edit: i have my male mouse, but ehat should i name him..?
Mighty --- Mighty Mouse
Is he white if he his I dunno if snowball is a male name
If he is black maybe Batman? That’s one of my mouse names ☺️
LPS Rainbow unicorn ☺
Stuart Little
my mice have a huge bond with me and my family it’s like she remembered our scents and will walk right into ur hand if u put ur hand there
Ive had mice for years, and these past couple of months were the first for me with no rodents. My one mouse, Mini Monkey, was the cuddliest boy. He would sleep in my hand, and i got so incredibly attached to him. But he only lived around a year. Im getting two rats tomorrow and i really hope they live a while, cause im so done with getting attached to animals and then they just die lmao.
I have both rats and mice! In my opinion i like rats more! They stink less, super intelligent and so affectionate. Dont get me wrong, i love my mice, but for me, they are way more fun to observe! And i personally like cuddly animals. Also a little tip, i would reccommend an ikea detolf cage for mice! I have 3 female mice, and they were kept in the tiniest cage ever, i rescued them at just a few months old and they love all the space! Its a common cage option for hamster owners, but many do not put a lid on it. But with mice, your going to have to add a lid. I made a simple lid out of some pine wood and wire mesh :)
I used to breed mice for my snakes, but I fell inlove with two babies so now I keep them as my babies 😍🥰
I know this is an old video. Although a good video, I think explaining more differences in the 2 animals would've made it just a bit better. Is there a newer video comparing the two? If not, maybe you could make one. I know we are constantly learning as pet owners and I'd be curious to see your growth amd what you could add now. I have rats. I'd like to know more about mice to see if they are comparable and if they'd be a good choice of pet. Anyway, thanks for the content. I always send people over to your channel. 😀
My rats sit and watch your Chanel while on my lap they love watching the baby boys
My dwarf hamster can also sometimes smell more than my two rats combined. Which is weird considering she's tiny compared to the boys..
That is from not cleaning the cage enough. I have a dwarf and she doesn't smell at all. Then again i clean it once a week whether it stinks or not..
I keep my gerbils with 20 gallons per gerbil (they DO need pairs, like rats). They do not smell at all
You are so loving & caring to your rat & mouse friends: all of you are so incredibly adorable!
Ive been considering getting rats for a while after my mice passed away, I even bought a DCN cage, but the more I think.. I miss my mice a lot and I’d love that experience again. My mice used to beg to come out of their enclosure to hang out with me, they were in a 40 gallon tank, so i’m sure size wasnt the reason.. they all loved me dearly and i’m willing to put the time into another. sadly, though, there’s no reputable breeders in my state so i’ll have to get him from a pet store :(
Baby! Girl! Your videos have been improving so much!! Thank you for this content
Imee As Much As I Want Rats I Think I Would Be More Compatible With Mice Then Rats Because Of Me Being A Beginner And The Time, Space, And Work Put Into Rats Is Just Not Suitable For Me But There's Always Time For Them In The Future! Awesome Video.. 😄
HDKeithCookVO3D 231 rats are amazing I'm on my 12th pair haha they are so social and just fun. I hope you get them one day
1jazzyphae Thanks! I Want Them So Bad!!! 😄😄😄
HD!!!Keith123 O-O you should just get a rat from the start mice are harder to take care of and more aggressive although don't scare the rat or pick it up with surprise you should get a rat but be careful if they haven't had any contact with humans and if there new but after they get use to u you will bond with them and you will love them
Thank you, Imee. My rats were my son and his fiancées rats. They couldn’t take them when they moved so, I inherited and love them dearly. I lost Sam and Dean in the last six months, which broke my heart. My kids gave me Ophelia for Christmas. I have two boys and five girls. Though they don’t enjoy being held much, they love my hands and sleeves. They lick, preen, and snuggle me everyday. They know their names and are quite sociable. I sing songs to them and they really enjoy this and Chopin piano. Cheers!
Male mice actually don't do well on their own a lot of the time. That's why it's recommended you get a female deer mouse or ASF rat to keep him company, as they can not breed. Just like female mice, males need companionship.
Also, the smell of male mice depends on how dominant the mouse is. My first male mouse was extremely territorial and would mark all over, but the other three of mine, who lived fine together until my original male was gone, hardly smelled at all.
I know this vid is old but I just got a mouse and he’s the most social lil guy ever I named him remy. He loves being held and out of the cage and loves climbing on shoulders. He’s a sweet boy
Yup rats are for me 😋
I know my comment below said "rats by far" and I still stand by that, and I even did before watching this video. However, this was awesome and a great help.Thanks!
OMG IM GETTING 2 RATS!!!!!! YAY
Dr. Fun 2 is Not good! You Need 3
@@Fantastic-zh5gy what kind of rock have you been living under? Yes, rats are happier in larger groups but can do just as well in a pair.
I have two males in separate cages and 5 females in a detolf ( mice) My rat cage with my two boys which is the same cage as you emi! My male mice smell ALOT more then my two rats .But I love them all equally and I love watching your videos to educate and entertain us :)
Early! I love both 💕
Good video, I currently have 8 rats. Mama and her babies. They have lots of toys and 2 big critter nation cages. But I often get annoyed with the comments. If you are getting only 1 rat, don't get rats at all. It's sad rats are very social and they need little friends.
I freaking live for my rats
hi there ME TOO
Thank you 💗 this really helps
me choose which one would
be happier with me. 😀
I'm getting my rats tomorrow!!!🎉🥳
I love both but the smell is sort of a deal breaker for me. I’ve had a leopard gecko in the past and it was debilitating
I love rats, but I don't think I could ever go through the trauma of saying good bye after just 3 years...
Hi, I was wondering, if you can keep mice and rats together? Do they interact with each other or not so much?
Btw thanks for your videos! I really enjoy watching them and they're really informative :)
No rats will kill mice
@@Emiology 😳 wow... did not expect that. Thanks for the reply!
Bad idea, I put a rat and mouse (supervised). I realized really quickly that the rat went into immediate attack mode, similar to a dog raising it’s ears.
The mouse was moved out of the cage and no animals were harmed in the process. I predicted the rat would have killed the mouse in less than 3 minutes had I left the mouse in longer….
I regret doing that because it was dangerous and 1 second could have made a big difference
Can we just talk about how CUUUTEEE the thumbnail os looking🐁🐁🐀🐀🐭😀😀
Would you rather have a rat or a mouse?
Me: Yes
I love how the mouse just sits in your palm but the rat is Grabbed
I *really* wanted rats when I was little but was never able to get them and now at age 19 I recently purchased a male mouse (+ cage, food, everything needed plus enrichments and treats) from a younger cousin because she was bad on money and selling him. Soon after I got him a couple girlfriends knowing i probably wouldnt be able to give him the extra attention a lone mouse needs and knowing male mice can fight, plus reading that it's good to keep two pregnant or nursing mice together - which began about 3 weeks of excessive research on what to do if they were to have babies. I was prepared to sell the babies when they were born and already have people to take most of them when they're older (I have about 10 of the squirmy little fuzzballs altogether now, all about a week old) and planned to just sell the parents with them as well, but I got so attached to these little guys ❤ At day one one of the females I purchased began eating treats out of my hand and now they all easily let me hold them without running off or hiding in the cage tunnels. A friend of mine has rats and I definitely agree that it's much easier to bond with those than mice, I think maybe because they aren't as skittish as mice, which seem very aware of how small they are and prefer to hide, but after watching this video I think mice might be a better pet for me rather than the one I wanted as a kid. Rats would have been much better for me then since they can be held and tamed much easier and I would have wanted that kind of bond, but as a kind of adult that's moved out and has less time to care for them and much less room in my current house, mice are definitely the perfect pet for me ❤🐭 They can be just as sweet and tame with a little extra time and patience, especially if kept in their own quiet room (aside from a fan to drown out outside noises) and always given treats when you need to disturb them a couple times a day (Or more if they arent nursing like my male Yoyo who is with me much more often in his own little cage away from the babies)
I have both rats and mice!
That feeling when ya have a hamster....
However I love 'pixel'
The feeling when you have a gerbil O-O
Yas i have a teddy bear long haired syrain hamster named oreo
Slimey Teddybears it’s called a Syrian. There is no such thing as a teddy bear hamster, they are just pet shop names to raise the price.
Nooby Cuber oh well i searched it up and it cane up with long haired hamster of the breed of syrian
Slimey Teddybears long hair is just the fur type. Your hammy would be a: (insert colour) long haired male/female Syrian hamster. And there are no breeds of hamster. In total there are 5 species. Syrian, Chinese, Russian Campbell’s dwarf, winter white dwarf, and a roboroski dwarf. The internet is always wrong, especially on google. Search on reputable sites like hamster hideout.
I had two female mice but sadly one got very ill and passed away. My remaining mouse is very healthy and is living by herself. She seems very happy and content! I never realized how much I could love mice. They are very sweet, gentle, and smart.
Oh gosh now I really want rats
Totally recommend rats! They are playful , smart, clean, and not smelly. Both rats and mice make great pets! I do like mice as well, but personally I’m a rat girl ;)!
Never had mice but after owning rats you should own them over like anything 😂 best pet ever
"Which animal is better?"
THEY'RE ALL EQUALLY CUTE-
They’re such a underrated pet
Which?
Melany Melløw :3 both
I've had 7 rats throughout my life. And every single one of them had different smells (but ofc all rattish). I adore getting my nose in their fur, idk, i just love their smell...