The white rat is an albino. Most often, her eyes are reddish. The animal owes its color to nature, which has deprived it of its ability to produce melanin. Keeping white rats has a number of features, because they are more sensitive to sunlight and have less acute vision.
Content of the white rat
For a rat, of course, a house is needed - a metal cage with a special tray. It must be made of plastic, as wood can absorb unpleasant odors and cause infection. Please note that the area of the cage should be much larger than for keeping a hamster. For greater comfort of your pet, you should purchase a multi-storey cage: this way the animal will be able to lead an active lifestyle. The height of each floor should be approximately 20 cm. Make sure that the rat house is free from bulging dangerous parts, and cover the floor of the tiers with plastic or linoleum. It is easy to clean and the rat will not hurt its paws. If you plan to keep several rats, then you need to "introduce" them as early as possible. Adults can be aggressive and hurt each other.
Remember that your pet's cage should not be in a draft, and avoid direct sunlight, because you have a white rat. It is best to place the cage on a table a little over a meter high. So it is easier to protect the rodent from cold air currents and it is more convenient to observe him. Don't forget about hygiene. The cage should be cleaned daily, and once a week it is necessary to treat the home with a disinfectant. After processing, the cage is dried, then thoroughly rinsed with clean water and sent back to dry. Only after that you can put your pet there again.
Rat diet
White rats, like any other, eat almost everything, but this does not mean at all that it can be fed with anything. Remember that the rat is a fairly intelligent creature, and if you offer it a choice, then it will prefer what it likes best. Rats love to eat more and tastier, but try not to overfeed your animal. You should adhere to a certain diet, then your pet will always be healthy and well-fed.
The main part of the menu should be cereals - these are various specialized feeds, cereals without oil, pasta, bread crusts and boiled corn. Do not forget about fruits and vegetables, they should be present in the food of the rat every day, because there are so many vitamins in them. Remember that too much protein is undesirable for rats - a slice of boiled chicken or cheese twice a week is enough. It is very important that all products are clean and fresh, it is undesirable to give food directly from the refrigerator - it is too cold. Do not forget to feed the animal, a rat can live only two days without food and water.
