Odd or normal behavior?

[kat37788]

I have two male rats, both unneutered. Whenever I let them out of their cage for playtime, it's onto my bed. I don't have a good rat-proofed space so my big bed is like their playground. The reason I got males versus females was because I was told they are a bit more lazy, like to cuddle, etc. However, my rats never sleep with me. The moment I wake up or come into the room they're out of their beds in the cage and hanging on the wire sides to see me. Then, when I let them out for playtime, they are constantly running around, sniffing, chewing, etc. I don't think this behavior is bad, however I just wish they would cuddle and sleep with ME! :roll: Haha. Is this normal? I'm not sure how to make them bond more with me... No matter how long I keep them out they never seem to settle down, they're constantly on the go. Please help!!

 

[eagle]

How old are they, I find my males don't really become cuddly till they are 18+ months old.

 

[jorats]

Ya, I never truly understood why people say males are lazy cause mine sure are not. They are the same as my girls. There are some that are lazier but same with my females some are hyper and go go go while others like to just chill.

 

[kat37788]

That's the thing... I never found out the age when I got them. I've had them for 9 months and their bodies were about 3-4 inches long when I got them.

 

[dspch911]

My five older boys are slugs (1 year), but the 7 younger ones never stop!! Try the sweatshirt bonding wear a sweatshirt over your regular shirt - my boys love to crawl in and take a nap!!!

 

[kat37788]

That sounds like a good idea... I'm going to try it tonight!