>>1977923I accidentally created a new thread, somehow missing this one in the catalog. I really must ctrl + f more often.
Anyway, hello thread! I'm hoping to become a proud owner of two rat brothers soon, but I still have to research some more.
There are unfortunately only two pictures of the brothers. This is the best one- and I've noticed that his ears are very red (maybe it's the lighting). Is this a sign of bad health? Google images isn't helping me so much here, since the skin certainly does not look crusty.
Secondly, I'm planning on building a 30-40cm wide house for them inside their large cage. Three walls, one whole on the sides (except for the back wall), and a drape to cover the front. Is wooden furniture okay for rats? Or is it only wooden shavings that are bad?
Also, should the windows/holes be circle shaped or square shaped? Which one has less chance of the rat accidentally getting stuck as he grows?
Lastly, is it an absolute dealbreaker if they're originally bought from a pet shop? The owner listed them as "tame, clever and very cuddly", and wants to sell them at just 4 months old (did not list weight) as they had developed an allergy.
Thanks in advance, and sorry for my blatant amateurness.
