I have an 8 month old rat (female) if i get a baby female will they fight? I'd want to put together.?

Question

I have an 8 month old rat (female) if i get a baby female will they fight? I'd want to put together.?

Answer 1

Females are not territorial, so getting yours a friend should work out just fine. The problem with females is that they tend to bully babies. An adult female would for example keep the baby away from the food, water, and nest, and the baby could get incredibly stressed. Don't get a baby, but find an adult female, at least 6 months is best. Adult females get along because when one tries somethign funny with the other, they can both defend eachother, unlike babies who only get pushed around.

You could find someone giving away their unwanted pets on online classified sites, so check some. You should also check in some shelters, they are bound to have older females.

Remember that there is a mandatory quarantine period which will ensure the health and safety of both rats! Also note that you can't just put them together. You must go through a very important introduction process on neutral ground.

Please read through this site: http://www.curiosityrats.com/ (got to 'Info' and then 'New Rat')

Answer 2

females don't fight as much as males but if you get the young rat put her into the cage and watch them and if they start to fight take them out and you will know if they don't like each other

Answer 3

the answer is no they wouldnt fight,i got two baby rats and put them in with the older rat and they got on good

Answer 4

no. if the rat has a baby, it'l nurse it. not kill it. unlike with humans like us. dad can have money? no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! als, only the males fight to be domament male. for territory and mates. girls fight for def. if it is not it's baby, test them by taking them out. and let nthem sniff eachother

Answer 5

As long as you don't seperate them first then they should be ok.