Super cute sleepy Mortimer!

Frozen Peas

Tom came across this idea online (at The Dapper Rat). It's simple idea:

• get a dish
• add some warm water
• add frozen peas
• give to rats!

Wheeler was pretty fast to work out that he could use his paw to scoop the peas towards him, Mortimer continued to dunk his head in to grab a pea. Wheeler refused to eat the pea husk, Mortimer was happy to eat the whole thing and left over husks (this may explain why Mortimer is a big rat!).

More Sleeping

Tom woke them up trying to take this and as usual they look pretty unimpressed with the whole awake idea.

Bubbles

While Wheeler took an interest and even chased the bubbles Mortimer remained completely unimpressed and just ignored them.

Cute Rat Pics

Hammock Take 2

Wheeler ate the knots (plus there were a few issues of separation in the weave so we had dangling nuts). So another hammock. This one is machine quilted with hand stitched holes for the hooks. It's also massive compared to the other one.

Hammock

Wheeler has been munching on the rope cargo net so now they are in danger of falling through. We can't afford another one just now - plus this is the second one he's munched through - so time to find a better solution. Fortunately Tom just trashed a pair of jeans so a bit of weaving and knoting later and voila!

Poorly Mortimer

Mortimer had a really bad cold. I ended up being late for work because I had to rush him to the vets. Panic not. A bit of medicine (apparently meant for pigeons) and he's much on the mend. Tom was so worried he wouldn't see him again when he left this morning he took a photo.

Let Sleeping Rats Lie part 2

Seriously I mean a lot!

Mini Mortimer and Wheeler

They sure are growing up - look at this photo taken when we first got Mortimer!


Here is our fist picture of Wheeler


and here is our first video of Wheeler! Complete with Tom discussing whither they are boys or not! I haven't posted the one of Mortimer because he hides for most of it :)

Let Sleeping Rats Lie

Male rats like to sleep. A lot.

Recycling Bank Statements

The boys were very excited about their new bedding. We piled tons of it on the cage floor for them to drag into their rat friendly beer box.

We were upstairs and all we could hear was the constant rustle and thunk of the rats.

This is why:-

The boys also had an amazing time while Chris cleaned out their cage. I set up blankets and things on the couch for them to run around on. They were so cute hiding under layers and investigating. My two favourite parts though:

1. Mortimer standing upright on his back legs like a meercat, oh so cute.

2. Wheeler trying to climb the leather sofa by taking a running jump and not being able to grip on and sliding back down, again and again and again.

Sorry no photos though, was too busy keeping a close eye/ laughing.

Creative Expression, Version 2

Lottie was inspired by Mortimer and Wheeler, yeah yeah...

Thanks for watching!

Easter Eggs

A few weeks ago I got a very excited call at work.


It was Kateri.


She wanted to tell me that she had bought the rats easter eggs. Rat easter eggs.

I didn't know what was more concerning, that she had bought the rats easter eggs or that she had called me to tell me (instead of her husband).

The rats seemed to enjoy it any way!

Banana Fun

Last time the boys came to visit they overloaded on banana chips (sorry 'bout that) so this time I thought I'd give them the real deal.

The boys enjoyed their banana chunks. Nice and healthy too.

They're back!

Mortimer and Wheeler are back!!!

See...

Does Mortimer like custard?

Egg

Cage due to be cleaned, two bored rats and one spare egg.

Squish Toodles

Mortimer is technically bigger than Wheeler, though it would appear Wheeler is in denial about this as he continues to squish and squash Mortimer.

Helping on the phone

Wheeler helps during a phone conversation.

Let sleeping rats lie

The new nest remains popular and interestingly we now get to see them sleep a bit better. my favourite position I've seen them snooze in is this rolled-in-a-ball one. So cute.

What you looking at?

Cute photo of Mort and Wheel

New Nest

The new cage layout has caused an interesting development. The rats usually sleep in the hammock but we moved this to the opposite side of the cage and we've noticed that they created a 'nest' at the side they would usually sleep at. Even better they regularly swap places (from hammock to nest, as a pair of as an individual) over the day.

The bedding material is some kitchen roll and some ripped up cardboard tube (we rip not them, they get stuck if we put them in whole). Even better the other morning the kitchen roll had been shoved to the centre of the ledge so we could remove it and replace it with clean stuff. It should be noted that they still pee on this shelf despite sleeping there so the bedding needs changed daily.

How fast can a rat each spinich?

Very fast! Mortimer has this packed away before I managed to take a second photo! Look at the blur lines!

Do rats like broccoli , mash and gravy?

Tom made the best steak pie and the lucky rats got some of the leftover veg. Wheeler got in first and ate all the mash. Finally Mortimer woke and enthusiastically ate the broccoli Wheeler had left in disdain. They licked the dish clean!

Cute Mortimer Photos

You looking at me?

Mortimer and Dumbledore are good friends - unlike Wheeler who usually tries to eat Dumbledore.

Cute Wheeler Photos

They have had the teapot since we got them, they used to both sleep in it but there isn't much room now!