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Anonymous asked in PetsRodents · 1 month ago

Rat confusion?

So I have my 4 rats that I'm keeping (mom, son,son,daughter).  I think the moms in Heat?? All her children are ummmm doing that -- to her including the girl. They are 3 months old . I don't think they reach sexual maturity till 5-6 months I'm just horrified. I sepreted the boys for the night I think its time to move the mom back in with her friends... suggestions?? 

I know it's normal and sometimes a dominance thing but I think it's weird, is it okay to seprete the mom from the kids at 3 months???

As I'm writing this they finally calmed down and went to sleep ...

Also the adult  boys are running back and forth In there cage sooo.... help..

Update:

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  • The First Dragon
    Lv 7
    1 month ago

    Rats can mate at 6 weeks.  You should have separated the males already.  You say they have all calmed down and gone to sleep?  That means the females are both pregnant.  Separate the males now, and expect 2 litters, 21 days from now.   The two females can stay together and raise their pups together.  

  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 month ago

    Males can breed at 6-10 weeks and females at 8-12 weeks. They should have been separated at 4-5 weeks. Be prepared for baby rats. 

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