big fight during intros, Rolfie got bitten?

[Livyaahh]

heres what's happened previously:
I've been introducing my two new rats Reggie and Rolf to my two resident rats Ben and Jerry for about two weeks. They were absolutely fine with each other on neutral ground- no fights or anything, but when it came to introducing them again in my room, there was a bit of bullying done by my biggest male Ben, and then there was a lot of stress, poofy coats and dominance fights. The amount of dominance fighting decreased every day, but there was still quite a few breaking out occasionally, then, just a few minutes ago I had them all out, as I do everyday, and Jerry and Rolf had a big squabble and when I checked if they were okay, and Rolf was bitten on his back. There was quite a lot of blood. I don't think it's deep enough for stitches, but I will check it in the morning and if I think I need to take him to a vet we will go.

I think Rolf bullies the other rats quite a lot, and maybe Jerry had enough of it and bit him as if to say 'leave me alone.' He was very poofy afterwards bless him as soon as the fight finished, I put them back in their cages immediately. But what do I do now? Should I leave it a few days and then get them out again? I just don't know what to do!

 

[hopefloats]

Jo will take this one LOL

 

[jorats]

lol thanks Peggy.
You are probably quite right, Rolf got told.
Rat bites rarely need stitches even the deep ones. Just keep it clean and watch for an abscess.
Next time don't end the intro after a fight. Offer everyone treats, then end it.
You can continue your intro as planned, but it might be wise to go back to neutral ground again. Keep your eyes on Rolf at all times and when he gets his game on be there to stop it by putting your hand over his head and firmly pressing him down.

 

[Aida]

Jo- "Rolf got told."
:laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4:

 

[*Rebel_Angel*]

*lol* U go Rolf!!

 

[Livyaahh]

lol thanks Peggy.
You are probably quite right, Rolf got told.
Rat bites rarely need stitches even the deep ones. Just keep it clean and watch for an abscess.
Next time don't end the intro after a fight. Offer everyone treats, then end it.
You can continue your intro as planned, but it might be wise to go back to neutral ground again. Keep your eyes on Rolf at all times and when he gets his game on be there to stop it by putting your hand over his head and firmly pressing him down.

thank you very much