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>>87708 >Rats are generally BIGGER then hammies.
Rats are not only generally bigger, a rat that is as small as or smaller than a hamster is either a runt/dwarf or is extremely underfed. Most rats will weigh about 1/2lb to 1lb when adults, and have 6-10 inch bodies. Biggest male rat i've met was a foot from nose to base of tail.
>Rats are omnivores, so you'll have to give them all kinds of food. I usually give them a little of what I eat for dinner. And ofcourse they need a mix of seeds, nuts, dried fruit and such too.
Rats are indeed omnivores, but it is NOT a good idea to give them a "mix of seeds, nuts, dried fruit". It is best to give them lab blocks, which can cost about 4usd for 1lb. For two rats, the minimum number you should get, that one pound would last a month or so. You should make said lab blocks available at all times, though keep in mind that just because their food dish is empty, it doesnt mean they don't have blocks stashed away. You should also give them treats like the "fruit puffs" for babies and cheerios. Baby food, fresh veggies, and food scraps are great. Fruits should never be given in large quantities, and you should never give them corn. The "Rat and Mouse" mixes you can get at a pet store are not good for the basis of a rat's diet, but can be used as treats or special meals. Ferret treats are also great for them.
>And a mineral stone. (I'm pretty sure you know about waterbottles since you've had a hammie).
They do not need a mineral stone. Best case scenerio, they pee on it and ruin it. Worst case, they get sick from it. To keep their teeth short, give them wood blocks (they actually make special flavoured wood things, look by the rabbit treats)
>The hard part is to not overfeed the rat. A fat rat is not neccesarily unhappy, but it gets harder to climb.
They also are more likely to develop tumours if you give them a high fat or high protein diet.
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