Are my boys too small?

[amanda1472]

I have to young male rats, assumed at 5-6weeks old and i just weighed them and they are at 87 Grams (Thumper) and 96 Grams (Bambi)... (this sounds a little too small for me..?) Here is four images for you to picture their size. Oh and i now have had them for one week exact.

 

[EDK]

They look more 4weeks then 5-6weeks, maybe they just need to gain a little weight too? Not sure :S i'll let others have an idea. They are still very cute though

 

[amanda1472]

Thank you. Im assuming they might just be a little small for their age, specially since out of the six rats that where there they where the only two left by the time i got them.

 

[jorats]

Oh my tiny little things!!!! I'd say 4 weeks as well.

 

[SQ]

They look like 4 weeks ... too young to be away from mom :sad3:
I would suppliment their diet with soy infant formula mixed up with baby cereal.

 

[hprats]

aww poor little guys away from mom so young...but lucky you, they're adorable!

 

[amanda1472]

Thank you everyone, i know they cant be 4 weeks as i asked if they are old enough to be away from mom and the girl assured me, and i will try me best to give them a good diet to help them grow strong and healthy if she did lie to me about their age.

 

[lilspaz68]

I would just make sure they are eating well, and they will grow...they look healthy and in good shape, so don't worry bout their weights yet.

 

[amanda1472]

Thank you, ill give them good food and play time and im sure they will grow big and strong.

 

[Dahlas]

By the size of the "goodies under their tail I would say at least 5 weeks....plenty big enough to be away from their momma....They look great to me.

 

[amanda1472]

Thank you. Im not 'nervous' about their age or size anymore, im glad they are old enough and that they are in good weight/health.

 

[EDK]

Good luck momma rattie amanda

 

[amanda1472]

Thank you! And when i woke up it seemed both of them grew(more so bambi), so i decided to weigh them... Bambi is now at
at 103grams and Thumper is at 90 grams.

 

[EDK]

They are defiently growing yippie

 

[amanda1472]

I as surprised how they grew that much in one day!