Do I wish I never owned Rats & my 5 year goal | Q&A

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[LuceoX]

I do have one suggestion for a video, now I think about it.

Just today, I was in a pet store and found a lot of items inside when it comes to supplying for rodents.
I am aware of certain things like dusty and scented bedding being bad for mice, as well as wire wheels, rodent balls, and small cages.
But I feel like there are a lot of potential pitfalls when it comes to people getting supplies for their rodents because of the things that probably aren't covered in your videos.

That's why I suggest you make a video on going to a pet store and pointing out the best and worst items you can find there, because I've also seen some things that are meant for animals like birds that could also work for mice, in spite of their build quality.

[-xirx-]

The internet is a strange place, i hope you never feel the need to keep re-explaining your personal decisions of why you stopped owning rats. Lots of people here just like watching your channel for you and the pets currently in your life. You have helped a great many pet lovers (including myself) with your trustworthy advice, encouragement, shop & educational content on YT. Thank you!

[crybabymoon]

I totally understand and respect your decision to quit having rats. I've had five in total (starting in 2019), and only one very elderly rat is left at the moment. My heart rat passed away just after New Years.
Anyway, I've been getting more and more allergic and I've recently been diagnosed with asthma and a bunch of different allergies. Not just rats/rodents, but dogs and cats too. It sucks because I LOVE pets and they are so essential to me. I don't know if I can ever cope with that

[Hannah-qeht]

First of all, I 100% respect your decision to stop owning rats and also I find your videos so interesting and fun to watch (even if I don't own rats/mice etc). Also, River is absolutely !adorable! and I hope the training is going well ❤❤❤

[phoenixluna]

You've been doing fantastic. Your videos have always been very helpful. You've helped so many people give little pets better care.

[jojooffaraway]

I‘m glad to hear you are happy with having no rats anymore and am looking forward to chinchilla videos. I never had much contact with them so I’m super curious

[nature_rabbits]

I am not planning to get any more pets this year. Part of it is we don’t have room. Another reason is I took in two critters in 2024. My hope in the next couple of years I’d be able to take in another chin to pair with my Cloudy girl. I’m hoping to pair my female and one of my male rabbits together (not to breed). Cloudy’s cage is still working in progress. Not to mention I’m trying to get back into a routine with giving cloudy playtime thanks to my ADHD and autism.

[PoloPouncing]

I’m happy that you’ve moved on, but I still really miss the ratties😢😔

[Golden.hoof_stables]

I love your channel so much, and your honestly so inspiring for me because I’m now 13 and last year I’ve been diagnosed with autism and an ED and I’m so scared that I will not be able to get my own house own and get a dog (which is one of my biggest dreams) but seeing you while your chronically ill doing all this and having River makes a bit more hopeful that I will be able to have a dog even if I’m not that healthy right now❤️

[vivianelabelle]

Happy New Year!✨✨ Sorry youy're not feeling well. I hope you'll keep making videos even when you have a farm. I love farm animals. It would be interesting to see them. The simplest things are often the ones that do the most good.

[kitmcgee]

Love this video as usual. happy New Year! I hope this is a fantastic year for you, wishing you better health!! ❤

[lisabender]

I hope your health problems, etc improve and you feel better. ❤

I would be really interested in the coming years to hear about/see the farm animals on your channel. I'm on a farm and contemplating getting various livestock in the next few years.

[lenajazuk]

I used to own only large dogs but now I switched to small ones and what a difference!
So much easier and barely any training required

[adrianaanderson]

I’m so sorry about your stress, that you’re not feeling well, and all of the rude comments you’re getting. I love watching your videos; they have helped me out so much! I’ve really been wanting rats for a while now and if I ever do get them I’m glad I’ll be giving them the best care I can after all of your help. I started by just watching one rat video of yours while researching and now I’ve watched so many of your videos and have subscribed! Thank you so much emi, and I hope you are ok and have a fun stress free future ahead of you!

Also a few quick questions. 1: do you think you will own rats again? If so when? I know you said you prefer males over females but if you did end up owning rats again would they be boys or girls? 2: Do you have any tips on how to convince my parents that rats aren’t the wild stereotypes and are actually one of the best pets to have? (Im 13 and feel like I’m definitely responsible enough) I have a dog (Holly) a bearded dragon (magma) and a horse (June) 3: If had fleece bedding but one or two dig boxes with different textures and beddings would that be ok? Or do I need to get bedding for the entire bottom? It’s just so hard finding a cage big enough that has a big base for bedding. I live in the US so do you have any cage suggestions? 4: I’m also struggling to find a good food if I get rats. Mainly the base mix if I made my own food. Any US suggestions?

P.S. I would never unsubscribe or stop watching your videos just because you stopped owning rats. I completely respect that and it’s totally your decision, plus I love your channel and hope you keep posting and get better!

Rip to all of your lovely ratties who passed

Thank you so much if you read all of this and reply, I appreciate it so much! (Sorry for all of the questions)

[JannHumphrey]

My goal for 2025 is to free roam my rats more often. Sometimes life just gets away from me and suddenly it's been weeks or months since their last free roam. I want to be better about that.

[LexPawzz]

Hi emi! I love your channel I really want a group a female mice I have a huge cage with my very elderly hamster so when he sadly passes I'll take a while to cry and miss him I might get mice! I'm happy your ok without the ratties!!!❤😊

[soniaperez]

I recently adopted 5 African Soft Furs that are living with my 2 fancy mice.

[adrianaanderson]

How thick should I make a Perspex in millimeters? And is an inch smaller than the cage measurement too much off or fine? Also, lastly can I use toilet paper or tissues as a cheaper nesting material? Or do I have to get something like Kaylee clean and cozy white bedding or Timothy hay? Thank you!

[kidstuff]

Wow, you have to stick a tail and ears and little black eyes on that microphone. So cute

[Shadowmurder]

Hi Emy, I have a question, you know when people say they have their own “heart rat”, (your most favourite rat that you felt most connected to). Which pet rat was your heart rat?