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Three Methods:SkewersPaper balloonToilet paper mix-up

Rats and other rodents need to gnaw on things to keep their teeth sharpened down, so they don't go through their head. If your rat(s) need something busy to do, here is a guide to help you make toys that are cheap, easy and rely mainly on objects found around the house.

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EditMethod 1 of 3: Skewers

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    Get three to four skewers/popsicle sticks and set them down
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    Now get the carrot and slice it in half if it's a large one and get two if it's a baby carrot
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    (If you're using the skewers) Cut off the tips of the skewers on the sharp end
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    Poke the carrot through both sides of the skewers/popsicle sticks having them close together, but in a line
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    Add peanut butter, if desired, but beware the warnings below. Take the butter knife and rub peanut butter all over the skewers/Popsicle sticks to make a coating.
    • Beware that peanut butter has been known to choke rats, because of its stickiness. If you don't want to risk this, skip this step.[1]
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    Give it to your rat, and have them enjoy!

EditMethod 2 of 3: Paper balloon

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    Take a sheet of plain printer paper, or any non-shiny paper printed with nontoxic ink. Cut it into quarters.
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    Square off the paper by folding one corner down diagonally, leaving you with a double-thick triangle and a skinny rectangle 'tail'. Cut off the tail.
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    Follow the steps on how to Make-an-Origami-Balloon using one of your paper quarters.
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    After blowing up your balloon, gently unfold one half of it, exposing the inside.
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    Place a small treat or two inside, and carefully fold the balloon back up.
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    Place inside your rat's cage and watch them try to get the treat out!

EditMethod 3 of 3: Toilet paper mix-up

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    Find an empty toilet paper roll.
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    Fold in one end of the roll.
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    Place the rat's favorite treat inside.
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    Fold over the other end.
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    Rub a treat on the outside.
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    Let the rats destroy it looking for the treat. It makes a perfect toy, treat, and entertainment rolled into one.
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EditTips

  • The balloon does not need to be perfect, as your rat will be destroying it very quickly. So don't spend too much time getting it just right.
  • If you're using popsicle sticks,when you are putting the popsicle sticks onto the carrots, you may want to cut a small hole in the center so it will stay.

EditWarnings

  • Be very careful about feeding your pet rats peanut butter if you don't want to use a different sticky coating. Rats have been known to choke and die on peanut butter. You may want to mix the peanut butter with some water (or better yet- juice!) to make it thinner.
  • Make sure the pointy part of the skewer is dulled or clipped off, in case your rat hurts him/herself with it
  • Use only paper printed with soy ink, or a similar natural-based ink. Conventional inks can be toxic for your rat. If you're not sure what it was printed with, stick to plain paper!

EditThings You'll Need

Skewers:

  • A few wooden skewers that you would use for kabobs or a cleaned popsicle stick
  • Peanut Butter
  • A carrot
  • A butter knife

Paper balloon:

  • A sheet of paper
  • Scissors
  • Small treat(s)

Toilet paper mix-up:

  • Empty toilet paper roll
  • Treat

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EditSources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://animals.pawnation.com/foods-dangerous-rats-eat-4523.html


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