Yes!I, Myself have NEVER owned a rat, But I just think they are so cute!i hate calling thems RATS, It's sound like calling them a pest or something, So I call them Mini DogsTo Cluckcluck1215:
WE love Plymouth Barred Rocks too! And...I'm amazed to see that I'm not the only one who things pet rats are neat! If I wanted one, I'd get a white one and would raise him from a baby. They are clean - just like the others - it's people's FILTH that attract them for food only!
Same with pigs! Pigs are immaculately clean animals, but have to stay cool so they use mud and/or dirt to keep cool and prevent sun burn, just like elephants, rhinos, etc. !
I love all animals...except crocs, gators, poisonous snakes (harmless ones are cool too), domestic cats and squirrels! Love BIG CATS however. So majestic and powerful!
Reminds me of my Henrietta....lol!
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Crocs, Gators and Sharks are three things I can't handle!
(Expect for Dog sharks, Love them!I petted one once!)
Anyway, I really Dnt have much more advice for you, Sorry!