I thought I wanted all males. But, I ended up with four girls and one neutered male. I love them all.

Can we appreciate that we get videos sometimes twice a week? That's a huge effort and anyone who's ever tried editing knows it's a nightmare and that your software is against you.

I've had rats for 20+years off and on.sometimes I have to take rat breaks because it gets so sad to loose them but I always go back eventually

i used to own females (11 total, over the span of 4 years) and i now own 2 males, so here's my perspective: boys are more cuddly and are more bonded to their human, but are way more stinky then girls. seriously, they have way more cage space compared to what my girls had but they stink it up way more then the girl ever did. i think there isn't that big of a difference in how hyper they are, i think that's more of an individual rat thing (but maybe that's because my boy Buffy has energy for hours). mammary tumors are a big reason i didn't want to own girls anymore. 6 of my girls had them. we didn't get them removed because they were already old and the chance that it comes back is big so my mom didn't allow it. they can live with them for a while, but eventually they get too big for the rat to have a quality live and we did the responsible thing of putting them to sleep. note: most of my rats were rescues and i assume they were probably originally pet store rats, so that might have contributed to them getting tumors. i'm scared i might have to deal with a male rat with hormonal aggression, but i will get him neutered of course (with my mom's permission). i had a female with hormonal aggression once, but we didn't get her spayed because we didn't know what it was back them. i don't know which i prefer yet, but i do know that my boys are two of my favourite rats i've ever had. all rats are great though.

I have the sleepiest laziest girls you could imagine. They won't get out of bed unless I pull out the treats or manually pick them up.

Everyone is different. Personally, I’ve always wanted male rats. They’re lazier, more snuggly, and they just sort of fit my personality. I went to a pet store to get two rats and all they had were females. One of the employees brought out a black and white girl and she was the sweetest thing ever!! I took home two sweet girls that day and I couldn’t be happier. I named them Martha and Eleanor. I love them!! And the closest breeder to me is about seven hours. That’s the only reason why I got them from a pet store. Rats aren’t popular pets in my country, so finding a good breeder that’s close to me is very difficult. I did try to rescue some and there weren’t any rat rescues near me even if I checked the shelters and wildlife sanctuaries. Trust me, I hate buying from pet shops but it’s my only option.

When I had separate males and females (a rehomed pair), during the boys free roaming time Monty would ALWAYS clamber up and up and up to the female cage stick his nose up to the grill, get bitten on the nose or paw, Yelp in surprise (again) and bounce down to the floor (about a one foot drop, I wasn’t worried about that). He was the only one who did this, the other boys all ignored the other cage, and the girls ignored the boys during their free roaming. It was like the balcony scene in Romeo & Juliet, if it ended with an indignant squeak and a gentle thump.

Hi Emi! I don't have any rats or mice, just hamsters, but I like to watch your videos to learn about them.

Experience with my rats, All of my girls are very affectionate and will come when called without a treat to tempt them. They don't sit still for long, but when they do settle down they will cuddle. They love interacting with me and giving kisses. My boys are calmer, but just about the same affection wise. I do not like rat balls.. why are they that big. My babies don't need those absolute honkers. On tumors, spayed girls are 70% less prone to mammary tumors compared to not spayed girls. I had a rat that was clearly inbred and had aggression in her lines, she developed one of these tumors. Generally they will appear around 6mo to death, so do keep an eye out.

I have 6 males at the moment and am very happy with choosing to have them instead of girls. I must say, I was leaning toward girls at first, because I was intimidated by the sheer size of b a l l s on males and found it kind of disturbing, but I'm well past that and actually consider them strangely cute lol On a more serious note, my main concern with girls was them being hyper and... mammary tumors. I know boys are not immune to cancer, but from what I've seen, girls seem to get tumors a lot more often. I don't have a reliable vet that can neuter and spay rats in my area so I just wouldn't be able to provide them that to lessen the chances. Thus, boys it is. I love my stinky ballsack potatoes to the moon and back

I love how big boys can get and that they are generally calmer making them seem more cuddly but i actually prefer girls because i do like the higher energy. I feel like they appreciate all the toys a little more and respond to trick training fast. And girls are still very cuddly sweeties just have a bit more energy to burn 😂 but over all i love both.

When I was 7 I found a baby wild rat all by it’s self behind the sheds at my school, so I took him home and I was lucky enough that my mum let me keep him (with lots and lots of begging and crying from me) he was such a sweet boy. And yes he was taken to the vets to be checked out and he was all good.

God bless folks that only keep boys. I couldn't do it. All the times I've ever had issues with aggression and fights among my rats, it's been boys! And I can't stand how frequently they pee. My girls have always been the sweetest, cleanest and most entertaining to own. They actively engage with me more than my boys did and are more willing to explore and play.

Got my three male babies, Tundra, Tatum, and Twix three weeks ago. They’re all so snuggly and sweet to me. With my family, they nip them to see what they are lol.

I was driving to my stepmoms house and as I passed through an intersection I saw something moving in the road. As I got a bit closer I realized it was a wild rat! It quickly waddled across the road and disappeared into the tall grass. I spent the rest of the drive screaming because I thought it was so cute and I felt really lucky to be able to see it.

Crumble is such a sweet heart and I love his playful soul. All the rats were so adorable and I really enjoyed this wonderful Q and A.

I have male and female rats, personally when I try to train my males they’re way too lazy.but my females are really determined and love to explore. I love both female and male rats a ton, because they tend to blend with my mood. Sometimes I’m hyper and want to train other times I just want to snuggle

My wife and I have always had female rats as part of our family, 20 in total within 12 years so far and 4 new babies coming soon. 100% the best!!

I recently discovered this channel because I want to get rats really bad and I love it. Thanks for all the useful information you provide in your videos :)

I really appreciate your videos. I'm looking into getting rats this year and your information has been amazingly helpful in making sure I have everything set up properly and etc.

Having to stop mid sentence with "Crumble, don't you dare!" is such a mood. I have to do that all the time! (Also you are correct - all rats are good boys no matter how naughty) x

Great video, I love watching these type of q&a videos and i loved seeing your rats running around whilst you were answering questions.

I have girls and totally understand the tumour issues both my girls had them removed the first grew back in four days it was heartbreaking 💔 my second is doing well.

I did work at a pet store, and I can say that not all pet stores are bad, though, I do agree that you should not trust just any store. It is common for the conditions to not be great for the animals in pet stores. Luckily, we found reputable breeders that we bought our animals from and we bred some of our own rats, rabbits. hamsters, and mice. We would also sell the animals that we bred to customers that we believed would offer them a good home. One of our rabbits was able to find a home on a farm with a former employee. We had many mice and rats. Sadly, some were sold as feeders, but we played with them in the back and gave them plenty of space to play. I, as well as other employees, ended up falling in love with many of the rats. I grew especially attached to one rat specifically and ended up taking him home with me. Before working here, I never thought to have a rat as a pet, but gosh, they are such sweet pets with such varied personalities. Also, compared to some other animals we had, they tend to be a bit cleaner, which surprised me. We had one store rat named sneezy, and everyone loved to take him out and play with him. We would also provide them with cardboard to play with, little homes, and toys that we took the stuffing out of. Loved the baby rats that would curl up in the toys. Our store would also cut up fresh fruit and vegetables for the rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, turtles, rats, chinchillas, and mice. It was always enjoyable handing them the fruit and vegetables. The rats, rabbits, chinchillas, and guinea pigs would run up to us and grab it from us (some of the rats would with their paws). The mice were sweet but rats were definitely easier to socialize than the mice for me. I would usually pull a few rats out on my lunch break and after work, and we had others that would do the same with the hamsters or mice. There were some hamsters that were not good mothers and we had to keep an eye on them. We kept some hamsters with water bowls and others with bottles. I definitely prefer the bottles for them, but it really depended on if they could figure out how or wanted to use the water bottle. When some of the hamsters had litters, some would walk away from their baby and not nourish them well enough and we had one every now and then that would try to drop a baby in the water bowl. Luckily, we caught them quick enough to save the baby, but out of caution, we would have some baby hamsters mothered by recent rat mothers if their conditions with their mother seemed to not get any better. It was sad to have to take them from their mother, but we wanted to be sure that they would be well cared for and rats tend to make the best mothers, in my opinion. We definitely monitored the rats with the hamsters, but every hamster litter that we had to transfer did great with their rat mother. I do miss working there, but the employees I worked with are great and I'm sure the animals are in great hands. I definitely know that pet stores may not be the best place to get animals, but I am happy that I was able to contribute to a pet store where we did our best to make a happy life for our animals while they were with us.

I currently have my first two rats- only had them a week and I am dreading the short life span so much. I can definitely see me getting more to build up the group and hopefully avoid losing them super close/being left with just one

Oh my God I’ve been constantly looking at your channel today and now that I look at it posted a video three hours ago and I’m so aggravated because I was waiting for you to come so I could immediately click on the video!

You bring up very good points ☺️ that's why I have boys

I went back to school in 2012 when i was 40 years old. I took Veterinary Office Administration but wish I had taken Vet Tech. Its never too late!!!

Got my first mouse 2 days ago. Your videos have been very helpful, thank you. I followed your advice and got him from a breeder. He's a bit nervous but I'm working on it.

First I love your channel so much ❤️

Emiology: Crumbles always knocking things over... (Crash) Crumble: >:D

I'm the same but for female rats. We had females when we first got rats, so I just continued getting female rats for myself. I also bought from a pet shop but then that shop closed and I didn't know where to get rats from. Then I found a rat rescue lady for my last pair and will be going back to her soon for another pair. (I might be tempted for 3 though lol) Watching your videos has made me want to do a lot of upgrades for my little ones, so I'll be doing a massive overhaul before I get some more.

I feel the exact same way about being drawn to male pets

this is really insightful, I'm currently doing zoology but I'm thinking of getting a 2nd degree as a vetrinairy nurse or a vet after this but I personally do think I've chosen right for now. Life's long and there's plenty of time to do both :)

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I got a hide (the green and brown one in the first clip) from your website and I love it! I didn't read the demetions (my fault) so it was big but it fit in my 40 gallon tank perfectly! And all my mice love it!

I’m a licensed veterinary technician in the US and I regret not just starting off with the plan of being a veterinarian. Especially because over here it’s easy to get tricked into a school that only offers non transferable credits ( it happened to me) so if I decide I want to advance my education I will have to start all over again and my current degree means nothing (as far as applying it to further education)

I got my first group of boys last year. They are all so sweet! My girls were sweet as well although they tended to get in to more scuffles :)

All my females are so chill and sweet. I love them so much! My boys are little trouble makers xD

All of your rats are so cute!! 🐀💖💖

Crumble is so cute!

I love your video's. I have had rats for 23 years and I love learning more on them, your video's do just that for me., thank you.

I'm getting some female mice soon! I'm so excited ✨🐁

I've often felt way more drawn to male pets than female, but I actually wound up with hyper girls as my first rats. They are indeed THE hyper! Lol.

See, and I'm drawn more to female pets! I've owned both male and female rats, and I adored them both, but in many other animals I seek out females instead. It's funny how some people just have one broad thing they'd like.

Have to say, really happy to stare at you. I can never get enough of rats, tho and always makes me happy to see them : )

one of my first rats (male) actually got a tumor. BUT we removed it successfully! and he lived a long while thereafter!

I love your outfit with the jewelry😍

Excellent point, well made about pets at home. They're less than adequately knowledgeable and seen some inexcusable conditions in store. I can only imagine what horrors are hiding in the back. Over priced too. I like you're passion, keep up the good work. 👍

I love your rat videos what a lovely channel

Its my first time owning rats and I love them 😊 I have 2 girls and I love them so much. For me I dont really like males. Its kinda funny and akward why I dont like them. I just dont like rat balls 😅😂

I have a baby female rat it is very cuddly and active and loves human interaction I got mine from a breeder in Missouri but it depends who they are from

I have 3 gorgeous boys and your channel made me realise rats are the perfect pet for my life . Thanks you so much!!!!

I have always had female rats (8 over the span of 4 years). I feel like they are mostly active but it is so interesting - if you have the time for it. I feel like you Need to be even more active with them. And you have to Watch them more! My Rats always find a way to get out of their freeroam area XD it is exhausting some days BUT it is even nicer to see them this happy and active. Also teaching them tricks is awesome

I've also only had male rats but just out of chance of who was trying to re-home them ( I take in rescues) . But I just got 2 baby female rats and am excited to see the difference!

Crumble looks so cuddly!

Hey! I have a really dumb question... So this coming Friday I'm picking up my 3 boy rats! I'm so excited! I'm in the process of decorating their cage and the theme is blue and purple. 💙💜 I was wondering, do you think rats like having nice colours in their cage? Or would they not care if everything in it was the same boring colour. I've got all sorts of contrasting blues and purples. Will that at all interest them?

Aaawh, Great Video! ...and love the comment that wild ratties are just the same as any other creature on the planet...looking for some food and trying to survive!

I love your videos!!!!!

'responding to a gentle voice' that should say...flipping txting! Ha ha

My family and i are taking care of young rats. thank you for your videos, they help me with more than google.

Hi, I hope you still read comments on past videos, as I could really use your advice. I've just got 3 boys, 8 weeks old, very hyper!! 🤣 I'd love to free roam on my landing like you are, but I'm terrified that they will go through the gaps in the bannister and fall?! Or just run away down the stairs while I frantically scramble to gather them! And also, do you find them peeing on your landing carpet a problem? Mine pee everywhere, and while it would be ok for a one off, I suspect not a good place to free roam long term? I don't have many options in my small house. Any tips etc would be most welcome 🙏 x

I have female rats when they were babys they were pretty hyper but now they are like 5 months old I think they are now a bit calmer but they still play with me and cuddle 🙂

Crumble is too cute. I want a rat too but I don't have the space for them

I had two female rats! 🐭🐭One was sweet and lazy! The other one was playful but also hyper! I soon what to get some boy! I am happy rats are part of my life! They are to best conversation start! Love you!❤️

Hopefully picking up a pair of females on Monday... just re-watching some Emiology to 'brush up' on my ratty knowledge :D

I am getting 2 Male rats sometime this year and I'm soo excited I've done so much research!!

I got my rats from a place called Southern Agriculture. They aren’t typically a pet store that carries animals they are more of a pet supply store. The staff at the one I go to breed and raise the rats themselves so mine were about as tame as the ones from breeders

My female rat has a Mammary Tumor 😔it slowed her down a LOT, and it effected her feeding pattern. She used to run and was just always active, now she walks super slow and just sleeps all the time just to pass the time by. It is supper depressing honestly, I’m always crying and praying over her to take the pain away and for it to just be removed. I brought her to the vet when the tumor was just starting to get big, and the vet said to just leave it because it’s just going to grow back😞.

I’m so excited for my pin to come 😀❤️

I just got a third rat because of you and omg compared to the others i did a slow approach, pet him and he licked my hand and came out of the cage a few times and even play wrestled me and its the first day! I named him cloud because he is white with a gray spot on his nose and he is a dumbo rat. i love him sooo much already.

My notifications keep not going off for your videos! It’s starting to frustrate me a bit since I’m used to being pretty early and getting to interact with you. Nice video btw :) Edit: any advice for getting an overweight mouse to shed some pounds?

i have 2 girls one is super hyper and a lil bit chunky and the other is really chill and like to sleep a lot and shes quite thin compared to the other but i love them both and i dont think i'll ever get boys tbf

I hope you have rats your lifetime because you are so great with them❣👍🏼🐭🐁🐀 love watching your videos☺👍🏼

Hi I love your video channel. I have been watching for a while now and learnt so much! Can you please do a video on the temperature that rats can live in? 🐀 I am getting rats and not sure if the room is 🥵 or 🥶 enough? Hazza🐁🐀

Where did you get the small drawer toy with the ropes for the rats to pull out? I would love to have something like this for my rat, Chrome. It'd be cool for him to have a toy where I can store food for him to find.

I used to get goldfish from petco and they kept dying and petco said “it’s your water quality”… my goldfish from Walmart went into to same tank and lived a happy 3-4 years as he/she was already old

Awwwwwwwwwwwww my babies!!!!!!!! Love you 🐀🐀🐀

I buy the rats from pet stores, not to satisfy the pet store, but to free those poor rats from those small tanks, and with no human contact. When I buy them, I try to make them live the happiest life they can, compared to the pet store.🥰

I saw this girl in the thumbnail, and just had to watch 😻

thanks for sharing

I’ve only had lady rats and I loved them so much

I rescued to female rats from a neglectful situation and they are definitely some mischievous little ones in the future I want to get boys to see how much different they are

I'm about to get three female rats for the first time after owning multiple male rats and I'm still so anxious for some reason (but also excited!). I've read a lot about the typical behavior differences in them but I guess it takes owning one before you know for sure. All of my boys were quite different in behavior as well

Hi Emi! I was wondering if you had a detergent that you'd recommend when it comes to washing rats fleece and other fabric beddings?

Hey i took your advice and got my 6wo a friend that's a few days younger than him and hes doing a lot better! How do i socialize them to me? For now im calling them and giving them food with my hand any other ideas? And is science selective a good pellet brand? I have oxbow also. R they good brands?

We got two female rats when I was younger and one of them turned out to be pregnant! We had to separate them for a while and reintrocing them after the babies were gone was rough. They went back to their usual relationship after a few weeks but there were some scary moments.

When I was younger I had a pair of guppies that survived several years probably 6 years or more. They even had babies once! I decided to expand the tank and add another pairing, so I got two more from a chain pet store. Unfortunately the two more carried some sort of bacteria and all of the fish died the next day. So yes kids, chain pet stores do not keep their animals in good conditions, that turned me off from them for life lol. :(

Can you please do a video on what to clean there bedding and hamocks with

This is the video I've been waiting for since I started watching you! Yay! It's funny how we have preference tho, I prefer females and I ended up with some males, I love them but girls are the best ♥️

It's also difficult to rehome them because of the way most people feel about them. They have an extremely unfair label put on them.

I have rescued from pets at home and bought from family owned pet stores but only after handling them first and asking a million questions. I've also bought from breeders. Straight off the breeders rats where friendlier, the rescue rats took a lot of time n energy n trust building but the family owned pet shop rats honestly where my friendliest n lived the longest. Maybe I was lucky but in future I will only get from that one pet shop in future

My 3 girls were pet store rats (there arent any other options near me and it was over an hour away already) and one of them is all nice and stuff but the other 2 still dont really like being picked up. I pet them when they are in bed but any other time they dont like being messed with, and they also get in fights (2 of them pick on the third)(not bad ones but they do kick off sometimes) but the two skittish ones are getting a bit braver now. (Its been like 7 months now

I actually have 3 female rats and they’re really calm and friendly , they just don’t like to cuddle lol , but they tolerate handling like good girls :,)) . idk maybe its just my luck 🤣😭

Crumble is too cute ! Just look at that face 🥰🥰🥰🥰. Also I love that hide where is it from?

I’m getting rats from a breeder. Should I only leave them alone for 2-5 hours? Or should I do the same as other rats like your supposed to?

I know this dosen't have to do with rats but, Do you have any tips on how to clean mices cage? I accadenty tramatized my mouse who was coming up to me and eatting penut butter off of my finger. But I had to clean there tank. It ended up being 12 at night and I had to get her out so I went through the bedding. What can I do for her to like me?

I got my rats from petco, but the only reason I went through with the adoption, is because they were dropped off at the store and explained they needed to be adoption only.

I have 4 females at the time, and they are so incredibly fast and energetic! Except for my oldest girl, she's rather sleepy and slow :D Coffee is always climbing all over me and I can barely move when she's out because she keeps jumping on my lap, in my pullover, on my shoulder..... XD

Hey, where do you get your rat bedding??

Do hamsters have less of an odor and are they less maintenance?