if she has just had some it is possible that what you are seeing is mum eating the placenta. she will only eat the babies if she thinks that there is something worng with them or feels that she has too any to be able to look after (feed). regardless of what the person above […]
Written on Thursday, July 17th, 2008 by mitcheljacobson :: 0 comments to this post
if she has just had some it is possible that what you are seeing is mum eating the placenta. she will only eat the babies if she thinks that there is something worng with them or feels that she has too any to be able to look after (feed).
regardless of what the person above me says. rats will not eat their babies if humans touch them (they only do this if there is something wrong with them and they know they wont survive or she cant look after them).
it is advised that you handle the babies from a young age to get them socialised. (from 1 day+) depending on if mum will let you.
rats can have litters that are small or large.
i have pups that are 5 weeks old this week one of my girls had a litter of ten but ate one that wasnt going to survive and my other girl had 12 one died in the night and she ate that one. so now i have 20 babies who are all going to new homes in just over a week.
leave mum and the babies to it for the rest of today as she will need her rest. just keep checking on her and making sure she is ok.
have a count of how many she has had and have a look at their belly’s. they should have a white milk strip. (indicates that they are eating)
as for handling them..if mum lets you put your hand in and gently stroke the pups so they get used to being touched and will get used to your sent..
if mum wont let you leave it and try the next day. or maybe take mum out but let her see waht you are doing..(sit her on your shoulder and reassure her you wont hurt them and ehat a good girl she is)
hope this helped.
good luck and congrats 
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