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Is it better to have 2 female or 2 male pet rats?

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Female rats tend to be smaller and more active than males, running around and stealing paper to build nests. Males ... And because rats are so social, it's best to get at least two of the same sex to live together. ... A rat cage should be at least 12" X 24" X 12" and even bigger is better to allow room for scampering and toys. read more

Here’s an opinion piece on which gender is better to adopt (and addresses some vital parts of owning both). read more

Male rats are called bucks, females are called does, just as in deer and rabbits. There are differences between the sexes, but both can make great pets; it just depends on what you personally want from your rats. read more

Hey, it's great to see you'd like to get a pet rat! :D Anyways, when getting rats, it comes down to personal preference! Let me give you a basic sum-up of the general personalities of a male and female rat. :P They're quite different. * Males * : Male rats are lap pets. They love to cuddle - they DO tend to 'mark' their territory while walking. read more

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