Sooty
Berkshire rat · Shared by FrostyOtter · 6 days ago
Sooty reaches for the same dandelion seed every afternoon and has yet to catch a single one.
About the Berkshire rat
- Origin
- A marking of the domestic fancy rat
- Size
- 20–25 cm plus tail; 250–500 g
- Lifespan
- 2–3 years
- Diet
- Formulated rat blocks, with fresh vegetables and occasional protein
- Temperament
- Highly social, intelligent, trainable, affectionate
- Housing
- Never alone; same-sex pairs or groups, tall cage
Read more about the berkshire rat — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.
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