rats
social or solitary?
Rats are generally very social and will do well in pairs and/or groups; of course be sure to separate males from females.
Enclosure Requirements
The minimum enclosure size required is 4 cubic feet per rat. You can use our handy calculator to check how many rats your planned enclosure can ethically accommodate:
Diet
A good quality food such as OXBOW Essentials for young & adult rats is recommended and food dishes should be cleaned and topped-off as necessary. Food mixes containing dried corn must be avoided as they are not safe for rats. A good quality water bottle or water bowl, filled with fresh water daily is also required.