A word from the rats: Poppy

Hi, I'm Poppy also known as Poppy Seed. If you have read this blog, you know I am a shy little black rat with a sweet personality. You also know I have a hyper sister named Fern. She is the best sister ever! Even though I am the quiet one, I am also the one in charge. I am the Alpha! The supreme leader of the pack! I keep my sister and my mommy in line. I also steal Fern's food once and a while, just for fun. Fern knows I am the boss, but she doesn't really seem to care all that much. She just goes on being happy and bouncy about everything. Fern and I like to play ALL DAY! We have play fights and we jump around. Fern is scared of the wheel Mommy bought us. I think it's kind of creepy, but I will go close to it. I actually have my food stash behind it! When we were smaller, Fern and I could sleep curled up together in the little blue bed we have, now only one of us fits in at a time. I like eating in there. The other day, Mommy took LOTS of pictures of me while Fern was sleeping. I kept posing, I LOVE the spotlight, because even though I'm in charge, Fern often steals it. I love climbing on Mommy, but sometimes I try to launch myself off her onto the floor...Mommy says I could get hurt, but I just think its FUN!  Mommy also has a Dog, he is very big, he doesn't scare me though! I think he might want to eat us, but he also might want to play with us. But Mommy says that he won't hurt us. I kind of wish I could get up close and sniff him. He seems very interesting. I've never been close to a dog before. But maybe some day. Anyway, bye bye!

Poppy the amazing Alpha rat!

A word for Fern...

Hi! I'm Fern! If you have read this blog, then your probably already know a little bit about me. But I'm here to fill in some very important facts and tell you what I have done today so far:) Here is the basics about me!

Name: Fern!!!!!!!!!
Age: 3 months!
Favorite treat: Cheerios and coconut chips.
Favorite Fruit/Veggie: Peas! Frozen, normal or dried!
Favorite pastimes: jumping, playing, sleeping, eating and making a huge mess!!!!!!

That was the basics! I just love making a mess! Right after Mommy cleans the cage, me and my sister Poppy spill the food, go to the bathroom everywhere and and make sure it looks highly dirty! Because who likes a clean cage? It's so boring! Anyway, here is what I did today:

Well, first, when mommy woke up, I was given a good morning kiss, and I licked her finger! It was TASTY! Then when she left, I jumped around for a little bit. Then I took a nap, drank a LOT of water and ate some food. She still hasn't given me any treats yet though:( Then while she held Poppy, I groomed myself, my cage is a mess, but I'm not! So far, my day has been pretty boring, but later I will get to have a run around and probably get a special new treat! Here is another thing about me: I REFUSE to use the very expensive wheel Mommy bought just for me and Poppy. Poppy will climb on it and sniff it, but I won't go anywhere near it. I think its some kind of trap that is very scary! But, anyway!!! Bye for now!

Fern the awesome rat of awesomeness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just for Fun Photo Shoot!

Poppy and Fern had a just for fun photo shoot! Here it is!

                                           "I'm Poppy and I'm proud of it!"

                                          Eating her treat!

                                          Sleepy...

                                         "Can I come out Mommy?"

                                          They must explore!

                                           Curious Poppy...

                                          "SO THIRSTY!"

                                                *narrows eyes* "I'm eating here! Go away!"

                                           Uh...Poppy's hands as she trys to grab the camera...

                                           "HI!"

"Oh, Hello there!"

Always best when done together! Sister love!

 

Thanks,

NutFreeG, Poppy and Fern:)

Recipe for Rat Fun: Treat ropes!

Hi!

A few weeks ago a decided to try hiding treats in crumbled up pieces of paper, tying them to a rope and hanging them from the top of the cage, seeing if Poppy and Fern could get them out. It took a while at first, but they soon got the idea, then it became the next best thing! The go crazy for the treat ropes now! Want to try? Here's how:

Supplies:

String of some kind.
A small handful of your rats favorite treats.
Plain printer paper.

Instructions:
Tear a piece of paper large enough to hold a handful of treats and still have room to crumple up tight. Fill with treats. Crumple up tight, with maybe a tiny edge of paper sticking out. Tie a long piece of string around. Tie to the top of the cage so that it hangs down far enough for the rats to reach. Watch them play and have loads of fun!

Here are some pictures:

                                        Preparing...

                                          Noticing...

                                         Trying to get open...

                                          More...

                                           Trying harder...

                                           AAAAH! RAT GONE CRAZY WITH NEED TO GET OPEN!

                                          Finding prizes!

                                         The shell of empty paper after the rats are done...

                                          What it should look like before...

                                                     Thanks,
                                                       NutFreeG, Poppy and Fern

Recipe For Rat Fun: Hoodie hammock.

A little while ago I found a idea for a rat hammock made out of a hoodie hood. It looked simple and fun, so I tryed it:) Results: Great rat sleeping place/chewing place/eating place. Happy rats. Want to try it to? Here you go:

Recipe for Rat Fun: Hoodie Hammock!

Supplies:

Old kids/teens hoodie hood.
 3 or 4 Large safety pins.
Scissors.

Instructions:
Take scissors and cut hood off hoodie. Use large safety pins to pin the corners of the hood to the rat cage. Use the other safety pins to pin the back to the cage. Then your finished!!!

Here are some pictures of my masterpiece:

                                         It's a little chewed up, but it's still great.

                                          The back.

                                                  Thanks,
                                       NutFreeG, Poppy and Fern:)

The Great Escape Photo Shoot!

Ladies and Gentleman: The Great Escape!

                                          "Uh....I'm up here, now what? I think I'll go back down...."

                                          A few minutes later, "I think I'll try again!"

     *hums batman theme* Agent Poppy, the secret rat spy is at it again! This time she WILL succeed!

                                           "Finally! Ha ha! I'm out of my cage and ready to explore!!"

 

Thanks!

NutFreeG, Poppy and Fern:)