I have a male rat, who is 6 months, and I just brought home another male rat who is a bit older and the younger rat wont stop humping the older/newer rat ... this is a serious question don't leave rude and immature comments
For a start he defo is a male right?
Well my female rats do the same thing the dominant girl does it to the others.
Think he just saying look this my territory and im boss: P
As long as it dont get aggressive all should be ok.
Males compete for dominance by pinning each other down and getting into tiny fights. They will often hump each other, lick each others business, and stand up on their hind legs and squeak. The only time you need to worry about them is if there is blood when they fight. The humping is just the younger rat trying to maintain his dominance of the cage. You could try washing the cage entirely, hopefully removing some of his markings . Also, give them neutral territory, like a clean towel and clean food bowl, so both their scents can be found on it.
They can hump each other, or they may pin each other to the floor and 'power groom' each other.
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sorry but why did i get a thumbs down for giving a proper answer.
ITS WHAT THEY DO
