The dambo rat got its name due to unusual disproportionate ears. They are an integral characteristic of the breed. Currently there are two types of ears:
- Tulip type. The upper part of the ear is slightly wrapped, like a petal. If you lightly press your finger on the auricle, then you can see that one ear is round.
- Another type is fully open ears ("saucers").
Dumbo has a wider head than other breeds.rats, neck a little bit. The body is proportional, pear-shaped. His muzzle is sharp. This feature is a sign of purity of the breed. The tail of a rodent can be short or long. Wool cover is different:
- Satin wool. This is another type of cover. The coat is longer, only on the tail, muzzle and ears a little shorter.
- Rex - coarse coat structure, even longer hair and curly.
- Sphynx or bald rats. Such a variety is derived from the action of mutated genes. The skin of these rats is wrinkled, pink, gray or other color.
- Manx (tailless rats).This kind of result of a mutation. When buying such rats, you need to be extremely careful, as many unscrupulous vendors want to give out ordinary rodents, whose tail was still stopped in childhood, for exotic representatives.
Character and nicknames
Such rats are less active than other relatives.They quickly get used to the owner and become tame. This rodent can be quickly accustomed to the name, as well as to the fact that he was on his first call back in the cage.
Dambo rat after some time will learnreact to the sound of your voice and will run towards you. If you plan to release a pet to run, then you must first accustom him to his hands, and then return to the cage. When teaching a rodent, remember that this is not a dog, so please be patient.
Important Features
The breed was bred in the laboratories of California in 1991, and such creatures were brought to Russia from England in the 2000s.
If you are wondering how long the dumbo rats live, then know that the life expectancy of such rodents is three years.
Dumbo rats: care and maintenance
Эти активные питомцы по умственным способностям surpass hamsters and guinea pigs. Such rodents do not need special care. It should be noted that the rat dumbo marks its territory. Another feature: such animals gnaw everything that falls under their teeth, so you only need to release your pet for a walk around the apartment under supervision.
The following plants are dangerous for such animals:agave, daffodils, kolanhoe, azalea, kala, nightshade, olenadr, horse chestnut, dieffenbachia, lupine, lily of the valley, mistletoe, poyonsettiya, amaryllis, crocus, cloves, geranium, spurge, ferns, myrtle, tomato (leaves), hydrangea, ivy, rhododendron, begonia, dory, tulips, hyacinths, cyclamen, aloe.
Cell
A rodent (or rodent) cage shouldlocated away from drafts and sun. It is desirable that the temperature in the room in which the dumbo rat lives is about 20 degrees. The cage should be metallic and spacious. Wooden and plastic dwellings are not suitable, as the rat happily gnaws an obstacle.
Litter
Chips can be used as bedding.or thick paper. Small sawdust is not the best option, as they can accidentally get into the eyes of a rodent or respiratory tract. It is necessary to clean the cage as it gets dirty or when an unpleasant smell appears - about 2 times a week. With disinfectants you need to handle it once a month.
Feeding
The rodent should have fresh water in the drinker.You need to change it every day. The diet of rats should be balanced. You can give them millet, oats and, of course, barley. In the diet, add heart, kidney and liver. If you give nuts to rodents, you will not only feed your pets, but also allow them to grind off their teeth.
You can encourage a rat with a piece of somefruit, such as banana, pear, apple, peach or plum. Occasionally, you can give dried fruits (raisins, dried apricots, dates, etc.). Adult representatives are fed twice, and babies - four.
Prohibited products
Dambo rats should not be given the following products:
- chocolate;
- raw potatoes;
- bean curd;
- legumes;
- raw beans;
- blue cheese;
- artichokes;
- liquorice;
- rhubarb;
- sausage;
- green bananas;
- spinach.
Carefully fed rats such products:
- beetroot;
- almond;
- turnip;
- pumpkin and sunflower seeds (no more than 15 pieces, as they contain fats that can lead to the development of diseases);
- radish;
- cucumber;
- cheese (no more than two times a week);
- sour cream (this is a fatty product, so you can give a rat no more than once a week);
- eggs (this is a delicacy for rats, which can be treated no more than once a week).
Pros and cons of the form
Funny appearance - this is a definite plus breed.
Dumbo decorative rats are unpretentious in feeding and maintenance.
A small conclusion
Now you know what a rat is.dumbo. Photos that are in the article will help you in detail to study the rodent. If you want to become the owner of such a pet, then know that you will not have any special difficulties in keeping and feeding.
