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The Rat Chat

Ebonie and Phoebe

There are people who have rats – and then there are rat people! We are two crazy rat ladies discussing all aspects of rat care, diet, health, and behaviour, as well as sharing our own experiences of owning fancy rats. On The Rat Chat, we aim to promote good practice across all aspects of rat ownership. Hosted by Ebonie and Phoebe (UK based). If you have any comments, questions, or ideas of future podcasts you would like to listen to, please email us at: theratchat@hotmail.com

kids & family pets & animals

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00:17:09

Noises that Rats Make and Their Meanings

The Rat Chat ·

2024/07/20

This episode looks at some common noises pet rats may make and what they can mean, which can be very important for understanding rat behaviour, introductions and health.

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00:22:15

The Big Rat Chat Rat Quiz

The Rat Chat ·

2024/07/06

In this episode we welcome back Ant, Ebonie's fiancé, to take part in 20 questions we have devised surrounding rats and their care to put his knowledge to the test!If you enjoy this episode and would like to see a part two, please contact us via messenger on our Facebook page (The Rat Chat Podcast) with some question suggestions 👀

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00:34:44

Rat Cages We Would Not Recommend and Why

The Rat Chat ·

2024/06/22

In this episode, we disappear into the murky waters of shopping for cages online 👀 And discuss some of the cages we commonly see recommended that are not suitable, or that we wouldn't recommend, and why.

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00:13:35

Rat World Abbreviations - The Game

The Rat Chat ·

2024/06/08

In this episode we play a game surrounding all the abbreviations you may see used in the rat world and what they mean. We welcome Ebonie's fiancé, Ant, to test his knowledge, with the normal dose of chaos and hilarity!

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00:31:48

Animal College Courses and Rats

The Rat Chat ·

2024/05/25

In this slightly different episode we chat about Phoebe's experience of animal college when she was studying for her diploma in Animal Care. Whilst it was where her love of rats began, there were some aspects of the course that did not align with current best practises and we discuss our thoughts on this.We would welcome anyone who had the same or different experience to contact us via our Facebook page (The Rat Chat Podcast) as we would love to hear from you.

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00:17:41

Cleaning and Day to Day Care for Pet Rats

The Rat Chat ·

2024/05/11

In this episode, we discuss all the basics of cage cleaning, how much? How often? As well as general day to day care needed for pet rats to help you establish a suitable routine. All rats/groups/cages are different so you will fall into your own routine, but the basics discussed in this episode should be a good place to begin.

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00:29:46

Naked Rats and Why We Wouldn't Recommend Them

The Rat Chat ·

2024/04/28

In this episode we discuss the ethical and financial implications of owning naked rats and some of the many health issues they are prone to. We also discuss our own experiences of owning naked rats and why we would not advise purchasing them from a breeder, or rehoming without being fully aware of the possible repercussions of this.

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00:14:27

Come to a Rat Show With Us!

The Rat Chat ·

2024/04/13

Learn about what to expect from a rat show and find out what people love most about rats and rat shows! Special thanks to those of you that took part.

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00:45:36

How to Find a Rat Savvy Vet and Health Check Your Rats

The Rat Chat ·

2024/03/30

As many owners will already know, the difference between a vet, and a rat savvy vet can be huge, and yet the importance of finding a rat savvy vet cannot be underrated. On this episode, we discuss the things you should consider when finding a vet, along with how to health check your own rats.

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00:45:03

Rat Businesses that we Recommend

The Rat Chat ·

2024/03/16

In this episode, we chat about various rat related businesses that we have tried and loved from hammocks to wheels, jewellery to gifts. These are UK recommendations and not an exhaustive list but will all be linked in a companion post on our Facebook page; The Rat Chat Podcast.

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00:12:27

Pet Rat Name Ideas

The Rat Chat ·

2024/03/02

A shorter one this time! A few of our ideas for pet rats, from Lavender to Leroy and from Hazel to Hoggle - listen to this episode if you have some rats you are struggling to name!

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00:24:40

Applying to Rat Breeders: The Process and What to Expect

The Rat Chat ·

2024/02/17

Applying to a rat breeder can be both confusing and daunting if you've not done this before. In this podcast we discuss our experiences with applications to various breeders, what to expect, tips and useful information for anyone wanting to apply in the future to any reputable breeders.

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00:27:28

Just 60 Seconds - Pet Rat Edition

The Rat Chat ·

2024/02/03

In this very chaotic game, Phoebe and Ebonie play a game called 'Just 60 Seconds' on various topics associated with rats. Please be aware there is adult language used so this podcast is not suitable for children.P.S. Yes we are aware we forgot the rules ourselves at various points throughout! PPS. Yes, Phoebe's aware it was mostly just her that forgot the rules.

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00:21:15

How to Take Photographs of Your Pet Rats

The Rat Chat ·

2024/01/27

Here are a few tips and tricks for anyone wanting to photograph pet rats. As Ebonie is a rat photographer herself and runs the small business Bogglesandboops Small Pet Photography we thought it would be useful to run through a few commonly asked questions and chat about how to snap some photos of your own rats!

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00:55:12

Interview With Zoe Lumour from Azuline About her New...

The Rat Chat ·

2024/01/13

In this episode we chat with Zoe about her recently released book 'Pet Rat Care' that is now available on Amazon! Get to hear all the behind-the-scenes info regarding her process, the reception of the book, along with a few hints about future projects and next steps.

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00:53:20

New Owner Checklist for Pet Rats

The Rat Chat ·

2024/01/06

In this episode we discuss the top ten things that should be on any new / potential owner's checklist before taking the plunge into rat ownership. From cages to food and all the other bits and bobs in between, we will talk you through each step and hopefully make this a little less daunting!

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00:03:53

The 12 Days of Ratmas

The Rat Chat ·

2023/12/17

The new number 1 hit for your Christmas, god help you all! Listen at your own risk, as it does become almost annoyingly catchy. Merry Christmas from The Rat Chat and see you in the New Year.

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00:36:53

When is it OK to Keep your Pet Rat Alone?

The Rat Chat ·

2023/06/21

It is widely understood that rats are social creatures and therefore require same-species company to be happy, contented ratties! But what are the reasons that they should be kept alone? In this episode we discuss the main reasons for keeping your pet rat alone, along with some common misconceptions surrounding the keeping of a lone rat.

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00:02:54

The Rat Chat Blooper Reel

The Rat Chat ·

2023/05/28

A few people have asked for this, so here we go! A few clips that (unsurprisingly) did not make it into the podcast.

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00:50:13

Pre and Post Op Care for Pet Rats

The Rat Chat ·

2023/05/26

Having one of your rats operated on can be a scary and nerve-wracking experience for any owner. In this podcast, we discuss the things you should consider pre-op, along with any steps you may need to take. We also discuss post-op care, including hospital cage set up, substrate choice and when it is safe to introduce your rat back to the group.

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