Buyer question
How big does a rat get?
Our Animal Library lists the Rat at 9–11 in plus tail; 250–700 g (adult size).
Source: the Standard rat page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Rat in the Animal Library
The detail
The standard, or top-eared, fancy rat is the domestic Norway rat with ears set on top of the head and a smooth, short coat. It is clever, affectionate and easy to handle, and like every rat it needs at least one same-sex companion and daily time out.
- Housing
- Multi-level wire cage, 1/2 in bars
What to weigh
Rats live only two to three years, and respiratory disease and tumours are common. They need daily attention and a companion, so a single rat in a small cage is a poor life.