These boys came to us on 5/21/24 as part of an oops litter.
Fostered by Colleen in Plymouth, MA.
#2024283N, “Parsnip”, Rat, Pink-Eyed-White, , Standard Ears/Standard Coat, Male, DOB: 04/20/2024, Spayed/Neutered?: No
#2024284N, “Turnip”, Rat, Pink-Eyed-White, , Standard Ears/Standard Coat, Male, DOB: 04/20/2024, Spayed/Neutered?: No
#2024285N, “Coconut”, Rat, Pink-Eyed-White, , Standard Ears/Standard Coat, Male, DOB: 04/20/2024, Spayed/Neutered?: No
#2024287N, “Potato”, Rat, Pink-Eyed-White, , Standard Ears/Standard Coat, Male, DOB: 04/20/2024, Spayed/Neutered?: No
UPDATE 8/19/24:
After a period adjustment, the boys have settled into their new foster home. They do startle easily at noises, but have seemed to acclimate to ones they know, like foster mom changing water bottles. Everyone will usually come to the front of the door for attention and will generally accept food offerings. They are not comfortable being petted, but are becoming willing to step on their foster’s hand for treats.
Because they will not willingly allow themselves to be scooped up, they free range on a nearby desk surface, as it provides all kinds of exploration as well as cage access when they need it. In their cage, they love their climbing and foraging opportunities.
If we were giving out titles, they would be awarded as follows:
Coconut – ” Most Confident” Usually first at the door, will accept some pets on his side
Parsnip – “Most Unpredictable” Sometimes will come out to play, sometimes he won’t
Potato – “Most Reserved” Often sleeps by himself, often last to come out of a hide or to play. Does not like fingers in front of his face ( unless there is a treat)
Turnip – “Most Adventurous” Finds the highest part of free range, always pushes boundaries, has managed a free range escape.
They all get along so well. I would love to see them all adopted together!
UPDATE 6/3/24:
They are all fairly skittish sadly, with Coconut, Turnip and Parsnip being the most outgoing. They allow me to pet them but don’t enjoy being picked up. They do not nip and are beginning to take food from my hand. They all seem very healthy, they just startle easily.
Their favorite foods are lentils, peas, cucumber and pasta.
Parsnip
Turnip
Coconut
Potato
Parsnip (left) & Turnip (right)
Coconut (left) & Potato (right)
Together
