Myth Busting Directory
This page provides links to all the mythbusting posts I have made so far, as well as a list of those I intend to make in the future.
Myths Busted/Investigated:
Myths/controversies to investigate:
Is inbreeding really good for rats?
Are lab blocks the best rat food?
Can rats be vegan?
Should rats have a wheel?
Is it cruel to breed or adopt non-hooded coloured-and-white rats?
Is it cruel to breed hairless rats?
Is it cruel to breed rex and double rex rats?
Is it cruel to breed tailless rats?
What is wrong with “blue” (grey) rats in Australia and can it be undone?
How many rats are really rat aggressive?
Is it ever okay to keep a lone rat, and should rat aggressive rats be put to sleep?
Are domestic rats sicker than their wild counterparts?
What is too few rats and what is too many?
Do rats really need [insert 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 cubic feet] of space each?
If rats are kept in threes/odd numbers, will one be bullied by the others?
Is neutering a male rat worth it?
What age should rats be separated from their littermates?
What age should rats be adopted out?
Is it ever acceptable to buy a feeder rat?
Can fancy rats be kept with other similar sized or larger rodents?
Can I keep rats in the same room as a cat?
Can I keep rats in the same room as a dog?
Can I introduce my rats to another pet?
How many pregnancies should a female rat be allowed to have in a lifetime?
What is the best age to breed a female rat?
How risky is pregnancy to a female rat, and are there any benefits of pregnancy or nursing to the health of the mother?
Do rats really need free roaming time every day?
Does quarantining really work?
If I don’t have a “separate airspace”, is quarantine useless?