Preparing for new Rats

[@Emiology]

Had some issues with the audio which is why the video is a little late! Hopefully its still bearable to watch though! Going to try and improve it for the next one!

[@wolfy98891aj]

I loved the video! Personally i didn't see any problems :p

[@Emiology]

That’s good! I think I spend so long looking at a video that I start picking it apart 😅

[@wolfy98891aj]

Also i was wondering where you get your wood bendy bridges from, i haven't seen anything like them at the pet store in my area.

[@Emiology]

Zooplus!

[@iipastelpickle3080]

Hey its amAzINg ☺

[@wildcatkate2014]

I love ratties through you, as I don't have the space or time to give them the life they deserve!

[@deplorabledave1048]

@Kate Yes. I went to great pains to buy the Rat Taj Mahal, the double deck Critter Nation. They love it....plus free roam time.

[@OvercoverYT]

I love this comment! A+ for being responsible and reasonable in the name of rats! ❤️

[@Mean_Jean]

I just found a breeder closer to home for me, I hope she's still active when the time comes for me

[@JermsHot]

Was she???

[@stixandcritters4640]

When I got my three baby rats, they were not weaned (I thought they were) and my two older rats were ABSOLUTELY EXCITED to see them, they almost jumped in the carrier xD they never really fought, they bonded extremely quickly (I think my two older rats craved company)

[@kashregester3974]

That happened with my 1 yo boy(belly) and the 4week old (guda) i got guda a few days ago and belly a few months ago and when belly saw guda he literally started hopping over him hes so happy now

[@stixandcritters4640]

@@kashregester3974 :D they must be happy together!!

[@moldybandshirt1045]

Sis. You need merch! I would buy it. Like hoodies, stuffed rats, etc.

[@Emiology]

That’s something I’d love to work on making this year ☺️ just not sure how to go about it

[@moldybandshirt1045]

Emiology I’m sure it’s a stressful task but honestly so many people would buy it, like I know I would but a stuffed Rolo.

[@Xx-lt5es]

I would definitelyyyy

[@Emiology]

I’d need to look into it to try and understand suppliers, where to source everything etc but it’s definitely something I want to try and do!

[@sxecys3667]

Yesss 😍

[@bear4173]

“You need to prepare and do research before you get rats” Me: *is getting rats in SIX months and I’ve already started researching and am panicking if I don’t know enough about them and idk what to feed them yet and how much to feed them* Also me: *has S.I.X MONTHS*

[@chloewynn2002]

You’re gettin your rats soon haha how do you feel? Know enough yet?

[@zaraseverything]

Soon.. so.. soon.. are you ready? 😁

[@kashregester3974]

U ready yet?

[@gabster3007]

So how are the rats!!!??? Youre getting them soon right???

[@katstarr5383]

Same. I started months ago and now I only have a month left!! I’m so excited but I have the same anxiety about doing everything right.

[@gladtheycame]

i started watching you a year before i got rats and i now have 14, you really helped me and my partner out when preparing for them. my recent two are 2.5 year old boys 🥺

[@rowanluscan376]

I wish i could go but I’m in America. Congrats on your new ratties! They are so adorable, cant wait for a name reveal!

[@sarahnash4439]

And interesting to hear about not keeping them side by side, which is a method I used in the past when introducing. Agree it didn't seem to help, everyone got agitated. But you do these things because you hear/read about them as best practice, so goes to show - keep open mind, keep researching. Will look forward to your intro video.

[@Vanity_YT]

I SWEAR WHO EVER HIT THAT DISLIKE BUTTON MAKE IT GREY! Emi's the best

[@Iamaguienapig]

itirican 11 Probably because she’s buying not adopting.

[@Vanity_YT]

@@Iamaguienapig Who?

[@Iamaguienapig]

itirican 11 The KZbinr dumb arse.

[@gabster3007]

@@Iamaguienapig Well, sometimes you can't adopt rats. Where I live I can't adopt already owned rats. We only sell babies here, so adopting isn't an option.

[@catcacti3666]

I just got rats yesterday and I'm already inlove! I did a lot of research and everything was perfect.

[@rileyaroha3553]

I'm getting my first rats on Sunday and I'm so excited. I found your channel while researching for them so it's cool you're getting new rats too

[@mayar5584]

Aw they’re a pair of gorgeous boys! Glad they’re getting an amazing owner

[@kyraandfriends146]

Ahhhhh that’s so excitinggggg. I got three baby boys from a great breeder last year and it was such a nice experience. I look forward to seeing your new babiesssss

[@chaoticlexie8656]

I'm glad you touched on quarantining with limited space, I'm planning on getting new rats soon and I have similar space issues :o

[@bones1026]

same its been stressing me out (´ヘ｀)

[@M011y.]

I’m picking up my five new female mice on Saturday. I’m so excited. I think my mum is getting annoyed because it’s all I’ve talked about since I confirmed with the breeder.

[@Abskababs]

Only now I’ve found ur store which I’m so glad about, I was about to go out and spend so much money on rat supplies. Your store is nice and cheap and has a lot of things I am looking for. Thank you so much

[@KapricornKary]

Awww what lucky lil ratties they are to get you as their new momma. I'm so excited for you to bring home your new babies and can't wait to see them!

[@vickyjackson5791]

I can’t wait to see more vids of them

[@Beelzebubby91]

I just found your channel and I love your videos! I’m an animal lover and I work at an amazing local pet store in my city, and your videos help a lot with learning about what different animals need and to make sure customers have the best possible setup and care for their new pets

[@kristinsheldon795]

Yay! So exited for the new ratties! Best of luck bringing them home! So happy for you! 🐁🐁🐁😁😁😁😁

[@moose4036]

Despite me having seven of my own boys, I've been super excited to hear about your update of getting new rats 💕💕💕

[@pixolot3o3o8]

Awww soooooo cute I got my rats 2weeks ago

[@hmksprouse]

I'm excited to meet your new boys! And to see how they get along with your current rats.

[@molliefleming4803]

when it comes to school i dont know anything but when it comes to rats mice hamsters and cats i know everything lol

[@solidsnake42069]

Hey Emi! Love your videos and your pets 💕 I wanted to let you know that I have seen people post in a small local rat group I’m in on facebook about those halloween spider web baskets- at least one person had their rat’s tail get stuck in between the plastic bits and ended up degloving the tip 😞 I thought I’d warn you! Looking forward to you getting your babies home 💕

[@Emiology]

Oh no! I’ll take it out ☺️

[@honeymoonaddict5000]

Thank you so much for all of your rat videos, I recently got three rats that a family couldn't care for anymore and they are sweethearts I have a siamese and a fancy rat but I also have a hairless rat which I don't really know how to care for but you helped me a lot with all the information I know now. ❤

[@ceravyni]

Oooooh I live really close to the racecourse! I'll try my best to be there!!

[@phoebiebeddow4078]

I'm so excited for you to get you baby rats 😍 Makes me even more excited for the future when I get mine x

[@heather0f]

Great timing just got 2 wee boys from the spca rescue today

[@mypawfectfamily]

Awww I wouldn’t own rats because they are too short lived for me, but it sure seems fun to have the chance to add new babies all the time 😊

[@crowteethh]

I’m getting rats so soon and I’m so excited

[@ilovemyself9565]

I have 20 rats they are great

[@Craftypumpkin1]

Love the hoodie what a great idea, I really am excited to see your new baby boys, I bet you are too, Thanks for sharing.

[@britneylessig4053]

So excited to see your new babies!!

[@lilyxxx1116]

My rats arnt old enough yet and still have a lot of training to do ... I can go next year though

[@Ratcrafts]

You’re going to love them! The pearl dumbo is a mischief maker and the capped boy is the goodest boy!

[@holls9747]

Yay I’m so happy you posted this! I’m hopefully able to get my boys by the end of the week after having them cage ready for about a month 😂 I have the Yaheetech large rolling rat cage and I’m so excited 🥰

[@Plonsho]

FINALLY SOME MORE RATTIES YAYYAYAYAYA

[@HeyItsCharlie]

Awesome!!! I'm getting one more girl in March, just figured out where I'm getting her, probably getting a dumbo rex if I can

[@wolfshanze5980]

I used to own ferrets years ago (over a decade)... I stopped when we started raising a family with small children (ferrets + babies/toddlers aren't a good match)... now that I have teenagers I decided to get ferrets again and after personal experience and a lot of lessons learned plus new research, I broke out my old Double Ferret Nation cage (had it stored all these years for a "one day i will have ferrets again moment), cleaned it up really good and spent a month collecting all sorts of things for the cage and ferrets (bedding, liners, hammocks, blankets, food/water bowls, etc) and after over a month of prepping their environment and ferret proofing their play area in the home... THEN I got ferrets (well planned for family members... never impulse-buy pets).

[@rachelsides4705]

Fastest I've ever clicked

[@vanniapacheco2911]

Rachel Sides me too!

[@kaias5652]

Me to

[@mightybruno]

Totally busting 😁 can’t wait 👍🏼 your hair looks awesome

[@sarahnash4439]

I have that same hoodie!

[@willowd6538]

I’m so excited to see your new boios!!!

[@rat-tastic422]

I’m so excited!

[@YantoJones]

My 3 dumbo dwarf girls will turn approximately 7 months old now. I dread the day one leaves us, but i am learning about how to introduce new babies to a already active rat habitat. Thx

[@malicahamilton]

How exciting ☺️

[@mewchu]

you live in doncaster?? me too!

[@Emiology]

I don’t ☺️

[@mewchu]

@@Emiology oh👀

[@stardust118]

Can't wait for your new rats! I really want to know the names!!

[@rowanharper7359]

Can’t wait for the new little babies!!!🥳🥳

[@соня-ь6щ7ж]

I have the same cage for my two ratties. But mine is ferplast

[@nicole-ej2wx]

I can't describe how excited I am to see the new babies!

[@nzpaws]

I'm so excited to see them on your channel!

[@Bee_Wagner_]

I’m getting rats in a few months I’m so excited 😆

[@skimpyderek9737]

Same I’m getting mine in December

[@Bee_Wagner_]

Ma. s gaming wooh congrats that’s actually a old comment I’m gonna get them ear,y September congrats I just can’t wait

[@skimpyderek9737]

Thanks and I hope it’s go great with you and your rats

[@skimpyderek9737]

What do you think your name them

[@Bee_Wagner_]

Ma. s gaming I think Queen and Tanaka Or saka, Katara, Aang, Zuko I’m sucker for ATLA

[@madicox4932]

I love the new intro!

[@hamsteryphaleneyoutube8313]

Ohh, so exciting! Turns out, my allergies were quite predominant... Fortunatly, a friend of mine had room in her group of males and took my three lovely boys in...

[@vanniapacheco2911]

Your rats are soo cute!

[@raisingratties3658]

Watching this with one of my boys and mine looks identical to Sprout just younger :)

[@Mads-iy6nh]

Sooo close till you get to meet your boys...!!!!😆😆

[@kdawg7060]

YASSS!!! The time is coming....😆 We’re SO close guys!!!

[@lilwarrior6976]

Your the best Emy 😀

[@NikkiJang63]

I want one of those hoodies but it doesnt post to the USA T^T sad times

[@katiesalter1470]

Hey we're do you get the green ledge things ? My pets at home had them but stop selling them I looked on eBay and Amazon but can find them xx

[@Emiology]

I sell them on my store ☺️ (bogglebuddies.com) I have a few left in stock but will be getting more colours in a few weeks

[@mylifeasari3950]

my b'day is on the 20th! so i'll be thinking of you on that date because it would be the first day you will be with your new pet rats!

[@jojooffaraway2675]

The new boys are so cute. I am really curious about the names you picked as well :D

[@GreymanWalking]

I bought one of those hoodies but cut off the poms/floofs on them.

[@Emiology]

The Pom poms are annoying 😂 for a cat they would be fun but would probably also strangle you with it at the same time

[@sugerspark_8934]

Hey, just wondering but what do you think of the Kellie ville pet shop in Sydney? It’s the only place that sell rats near me, and was wondering if it was good or not.

[@Emiology]

I live in the U.K. and I’ve never heard of it so I don’t know. If it’s a big chain pet store then probably not good to get animals from there

[@sugerspark_8934]

Hmm

[@sugerspark_8934]

Well, I think there’s just one of that shop and it’s family owned, would that work? Sorry about the the questions- 🙃

[@ignas3046]

Realy nice video

[@chloelang8907]

Hey i love your videos pls may you make a video introducing im about to try introduce 2 baby females to my old female who is sad about her sisters death in still worrying so much about it and how to do it smoothly

[@Emiology]

I have videos on intros linked in description ☺️

[@lilyweller8539]

can you plz do a vid about make your rat cage trays plz

[@Emiology]

I’ve said this before but I can’t, I’ve already made the tray I have no way of demonstrating how to make it again without spending £60 for materials 😬

[@lilyweller8539]

​@@Emiology oh what did you do to make it sujest a vif for making one oh yh im going to the show

[@devanlolll]

im excited to get my rats tomorrow!

[@orchid3586]

Love Hawthorn Rattery, they are pretty close to me!

[@tractorcat6414]

I wish we could get hemp more easily in the US! It seems like a great bedding

[@kellyspetcarecorner2448]

Can’t wait to see them on the channel😍😍

[@moldybandshirt1045]

Yay new rat bbs aww congrats em ❤️🐀😱

[@kaylove5622]

You should make a video once you get your new rats on how to bond with them step by step from getting them first time into your house to having them trust you ! I would appreciate if you do a video like that. Of course you don't need to do but youre the first person I know who uses a bonding jacket to bond with rats and I've watched tons of videos on rats haha.

[@ava_the_bookworm]

I just got my three little ratty boys, and they are very cute! I’ve been researching by for close to a year now, and still have so much to know. They are really well socialized and are 7 weeks old. I just wanted to know what I should do to bond with them closer. I’ve watched a lot of videos but would like some more advice. Also I put a mark on the water bottle and will be checking it in a few hours, but I’m not sure if the water bottles are working well. I had one, but then added another bottle in fear of them being dehydrated in the morning. The new bottle doesn’t have a ball at the end and the are all having a hard time living the nozzle. Could I train them on how to use it or should I just use a ball nozzle?

[@fleuratjerommens9285]

Woww such cute rats😍

[@sunbeasts4733]

Dang, when I heard Hawthorn was in scotland I thought I was in luck, but it looks like they aren't selling. Having an arse of a time finding a breeder up here.

[@Emiology]

I think a lot of the Scottish breeders aren’t selling because of lockdown at the moment but there’s some good ones once they start up again! I recommend alpine and Aurora

[@skye5793]

Same here. I'm on the waiting list and have been since September but I need to wait for the lockdown to end before I can get the ratties :(

[@thatgalaxywolfie644]

I can barely hear because of my mice 😂🐭

[@stilllife1609]

ooooooh new rats

[@dupling]

I love rats

[@lilymarston671]

Hi so I have lazybone three story cage but I really want to get a better on as has wire floor and small doors do you have any ideas of relatively cheap cages like yours

[@lesleyelder2826]

Hi what is the bedding you use for your boy's 🐀

[@Chesh_.]

I got 4 female rats recently, do you have any tips for taming them? Only one of them lets me stroke her but the others kinda just ignore me :I

[@thatgalaxywolfie644]

Bailey Miles I see the Virgil profile pic 😂

[@Chesh_.]

​@@thatgalaxywolfie644 Yeah I have quite bad anxiety issues so I have quite a few pets for emotional support like rats, gerbils, a dog etc so I've always got company hence why I'm here with Virgil's logo as my profile pic 😅😂

[@thatgalaxywolfie644]

Bailey Miles Oof I hope it gets better 😂☺️

[@Chesh_.]

@@thatgalaxywolfie644 Thanks, it's improved a lot thanks to all my lil fur children lol

[@thatgalaxywolfie644]

Bailey Miles animals are the BEST thing lol

[@elianwolfert3879]

Oooh Hawthorn rats *_*

[@sidonthefish7545]

What video editing software do you use?

[@Emiology]

Premiere pro

[@sidonthefish7545]

@@Emiology Same here, it's very stubborn and acts like a child most the time. But you can edit the audio and level it out where it's more consistent. There are a lot of KZbin tutorials on it and it helps me a lot and it made me get better with my editing. Good video by the way.

[@Emiology]

Yes I do that ☺️ my issue was recording on two different mics made it sound completely different and there’s a weird crackling at the start of the video that wasn’t there during editing / on premiere pro at all so not sure how that happened

[@sidonthefish7545]

@@Emiology Ahhhhh I see. I hope it goes well for ya next time. Tell your ratties I said hi

[@lula.ss_3603]

is paper bedding alright for rats?

[@Emiology]

Yes ☺️

[@MG-sj8kc]

I think your hair looks so nice in this video

[@Emiology]

That’s, it’s just my natural hair, I usually straighten it but I’ve been trying to do it less ☺️

[@kimdillon989]

What kind of chew is that in the temporary baby cage? It looks like a toothbrush. Is it one for dogs?

[@Emiology]

A whimzee, made for dogs but great for rats too ☺️

[@mybeloved1810]

Can't remember if you've talked about this before, but what's your opinion on using just fleeces for rat bedding? I've seen other people use it but idk if its completely ok for my future rat children

[@Emiology]

I don’t like fleece as the main bedding. It stinks really fast and you have to change it regularly to avoid ammonia build up, it’s also not enriching for them at all because they can’t dig around in it!

[@mybeloved1810]

@@Emiology aa I see, thank you! :)

[@mionkaocollel7583]

My rats and I love you ❤️

[@nat8860]

What breed is fig and olive? they r so cute

[@laurarichardmarshall8454]

How long should I quarantine my rats when they first come into my home? I am getting 3, so should I keep them all separate if they are coming from the same breeder? And should I get rats from the same litter, or is it okay to mix and match?

[@Emiology]

If you don’t have any rats at home or other small rodents you don’t need to quarantine and if they’re coming from a good source I usually don’t. It’s fine to have rats from multiple litters and they don’t need to be separated

[@laurarichardmarshall8454]

@@Emiology Ok, thank you!

[@lillianacoronado4355]

Omg what cage is that

[@iipastelpickle3080]

My rats r getting old and I am gonna find some breeders . I went to the NEC pet show and I saw rat people ,I was wondering whether they were a breeder?:) love your video Emi

[@millalol8360]

I got my ratties 9 days ago, and I’m so in love! They are still a little bit scared, but it works! Any tips/hacks how they will le pt me pet them without them getting to scared?

[@stephendavies556]

Emiology is that ferplast cage suitable for 2 rats for their whole life . Not getting rats just curious . I just love to learn about rats they are such wonderful animals. Plz get back to me

[@werewolfgirl1476]

what type of bedding did you said?