*sigh*

[papercrow]

So 4 weeks post neuter and I thought I finally had my 5 boys reintroduced. It wasn't peaceful but at least there wasn't bloodshed. Then I came home and discovered that Walden had ripped open Wubbzy's hind end wound AGAIN. He just got off a course of antibiotics because it got horribly infected. This is going on a month and I am sick of my poor favorite baby having to suffer. I quit.

I have officially seperated my 695 into top and bottom. Walden (evil little s**t!) and Piggy (the alpha who dosen't even entertain his antics) on the bottom. The rest of my sweet and snuggly boys on top. I didn't want to do it, but I am SO over having to clean two rat cages and stress out constantly. I also think that the 3 sweet ones will be happier by themselves. It will be interesting to see how their social structure emerges. Thanks everyone for your advice and support.

 

[Moon]

Oh, I'm sorry. Perhaps Walden and Wubbzy need to cite irreconcilable differences in this separation.

 

[jorats]

Aww.. that's crappy papercrow.

Are you sure it's Walden? Maybe you can try again at a later date? Sometimes you just have to step back and try again a month or so later.
Splitting the 695 really makes for a small cage for three rats.

 

[jennifervb]

So 4 weeks post neuter and I thought I finally had my 5 boys reintroduced. It wasn't peaceful but at least there wasn't bloodshed. Then I came home and discovered that Walden had ripped open Wubbzy's hind end wound AGAIN. He just got off a course of antibiotics because it got horribly infected. This is going on a month and I am sick of my poor favorite baby having to suffer. I quit.

I have officially seperated my 695 into top and bottom. Walden (evil little s**t!) and Piggy (the alpha who dosen't even entertain his antics) on the bottom. The rest of my sweet and snuggly boys on top. I didn't want to do it, but I am SO over having to clean two rat cages and stress out constantly. I also think that the 3 sweet ones will be happier by themselves. It will be interesting to see how their social structure emerges. Thanks everyone for your advice and support.

I am assuming that Walden was the one neutered? The silly little twerp sounds like he is too big for his now non-existent b@lls. :laugh4:

Sorry, I know that was uncalled for, but it never ceases to amaze me when otherwise seemingly docile animals suddenly turn on each other. Hey, MAYBE its ME!!! I have been fortunate enough to have always had rats that were not interested in tormenting each other so I doubt that I am in any position to understand.

I do remember reading that it can take 8 weeks or longer for neuters to have effect on their temperament so hang in there. Walden may be going haywire inside in dealing with his testosterone confusion.

 

[jorats]

One of our rats took 3 months before really settling down.

 

[papercrow]

Hey guys thanks for the moral support . Yeah Jo I am positive that it's Walden that is doing the damage, because for the nearly 4 weeks they were seperated there were never any new wounds on Wubbzy. It sucks to have to put three boys on top. In hindsight I think that 4 is just the right number for the 695. At least I have a bunch of hammocks up at the top that give multiple levels for them to have more room.

*Edit* I forgot to say that I indeed will try again at a later date. I'm just really frustrated. grrrrr.

 

[mamarat2]

papercrow, I pm'ed you back. Really feel free to give me a call and I'll do my best to help ya!