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Sillyfyre

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As Dip as gotten older she getting more and more aggressive. I can’t think of anything that would of brought this on. (I'm guessing they are around the age of 11 months to a year)

It’s gotten to the point I have to be really careful when I go to feed them, I’ve been bitten 5 time now and the last three times she’s drawn blood. You even walk by the cage and if she a wake Dip will lung at you thought the bars.

Poor Chip is even having a hard time eating as Dip will come up and take any food that she’s trying to eat. (I've been making sure that Chip getting something to eat when Dip is out. Plus Chip dose eat when Dip is sleeping.) I’m so worried about poor Chip she doesn’t even want to come out of the cage anymore or even for a morning rub. Heck if I even pet poor Chip, Dip will chase her into a corner and hold her down to "clean" her. Dip hasn’t bitten Chip yet, but I’m just worried that it might come to that soon.

I've realized that Dip has become the "boss" of the two of them, but I think this has gone way beyond the normal "boss" thing.

Is there anything I can do to stop Dip from being so aggressive or is it just the way she might be? :sad3:
 
My first suggestion would be to had Dip spayed, although this is not a guarantee that it will curb her aggression. She sounds like she's cage territorial.
This behaviour can change with time but not likely soon enough for you.
How big is the cage? Any new changes lately? Have you noticed any small scabs on the girls? Mites can aggravate a rat to the point of making them aggressive. Do they get out time?
For now, respect her space and don't put your hand in the cage, let her come out on her terms before you do anything in the cage. If you must go in the cage, bring a towel with you and gently place it on her before doing anything else like changing the food or water.
 
How big is your cage?
How long have they lived together?
My momma rat and her daughter lived together, but were both dominant (fighting), so I went and got another rattie and it settled it.
 
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