Shoulda been easy

[jjnnbns]

Well, before easter we set up a breeding colony of 1.2 rats in order to start to supply our own feeders. Unfortunately, nothing has come of it yet. We brought the male back to the shop where we got him and they traded him for a proven breeder male rat of theirs.

He has tried to "approach" our females but they flip to their backs and fight him off with thier feet. Is this normal? Should I whack the females and pick up a couple of new ones or let it go a couple more weeks. (hes only been with them for a little over a week)

Finally, I heard wierd wheezing/moaning noises from the rats, strange noise, does that sound normal? I am afraid that they are sick, but perhaps a prego female makes such noise? (I can only hope!)

Thanks
Brent Strande

PS I was told that breeding rats is EASY, whats my problem??? lol