Siamese rat: features and care at home

Until recently, only cats were Siamese, now rats joined them. These cute little animals look like cats not only in color, but also in a peculiar character. Increasingly, the Siamese rat is becoming a pet, equally loved by both adults and children. If you are not familiar with these amazing animals, then it's time to fix this ridiculous situation.

Rats do not have breeds; they differ in color, ear size and other external characteristics. Siamese in color are very similar to a similar breed from the cat family. Cream is the main color. There is a darker shade on the nose, feet and tail, most often chocolate, but blue and mink are also found. Depending on the color of these spots, 3 main types of Siamese are distinguished:

• seal point corresponds to brown spots;
• blue point - This is a gray color spots;
• mink point corresponds to a blue tint.

Spots, or points, appear in cubs not immediately, but only after they reach two months of age. It may be that points do not appear at all or have an unexpressed color. Such representatives of the Siamese family at exhibitions receive low points, and in general a similar color is considered a vice.

Siamese color is found in many other species. The most popular is the Siamese dumbo. These animals are characterized by large, very cute ears. The combination with a unique color makes these animals popular and loved by many.

Siamese rat is a clean and demanding animal. For her to feel good, to be cheerful, friendly and healthy, it is necessary to provide her with comfortable living conditions.

1. As a house, it is best to use a cage with iron bars. The aquarium must be abandoned, because in such conditions the animal will feel uncomfortable.
2. Siam are active animals, so a large number of leisure facilities should be located in the cage. Be sure to place the wheel, ladders, tunnels, hammocks can be added to it.
3. To relax you need a house.
4. The feeder should be cleaned regularly of food debris. It should not be allowed to have stale food in it, the use of which can cause poisoning of the animal.
5. Siam love water procedures, so it is advisable to set the appropriate bathing capacity in the cage.
6. The toilet tray can be filled with torn paper, hay, sawdust. It needs to be changed several times a week. In this case, the animal will not become a source of unpleasant odor.
7. Rats need to grind their teeth. For these purposes, you can purchase a special device or offer the animal a mineral stone.
8. Siamese rat should not be constantly in the cage. It must be released every day for at least half an hour.

Cereals form the basis of the daily diet of these animals. Such a product must be constantly present in the feeder. You can buy ready-made mixes for rats. As a variety, you can add the following products to their menu:

• low-fat boiled meat, chicken is best;
• boiled yolk;
• pure yogurt with a low fat content and without any additives;
• Fruits and dried fruits are a treat for animals, but not citrus fruits, as they can cause allergies.

The nature of these animals cannot be called simple. Siamese is characterized by wariness. If the animal has a poor upbringing, then he can make attempts to grab his master. Such behavior should be suppressed and try to find a common language with the pet as soon as possible. To do this, you can use the following tips:

• since childhood, the animal must be picked up, talking to him, called by name, so to speak, tamed and make contact;
• rat aggressive behavior can be suppressed by light blows in the muzzle, shouting or clicking on the nose;
• from the first minutes of communication you need to show that it is you who are the main ones.

The Siamese gene is recessive. This means the following: cubs with this color will be obtained only if both partners have such a color.

The breeding process of Siamese rats at home is simple. To get a healthy, beautiful offspring, you must adhere to the following rules.

1. For breeding, rats older than 3 months must be selected. The selected pair must be placed in a cage for several days.
2. Pregnancy lasts a maximum of 24 days. The expectant mother must fully eat, protein diet is necessarily included in the diet.
3. The approach of childbirth can be indicated by spotting and the desire of the animal to retire.
4. From 8 to 18 baby rats can be born. Females are good mothers; they surround their offspring with love and care.
5. While the female feeds and cares for her cubs, they should not be taken in hand. Otherwise, she may refuse them.
6. The cell should always be kept clean and practically sterile.

All about caring for domestic rats, see the video below.