Is a rat a good pet for you?
Rats are friendly and intelligent, and don't bark, yowl, screech and they don't need to be walked in the rain at midnight. Unfortunately, in the past they were used for a cruel 'entertainment' called rat baiting. The humans were so sick and evil that for nearly 70 years they carried on catching wild rats which they put in a small arena with a dog to see how many the dog could kill. Sometimes the catchers would find unusual black or albino rats (white with pink eyes and not evil!!!!!!!!!). Scientists found that the gene that caused solid colour rats also made the rats friendlier. High intelligence and friendliness makes rats great for training!
Ratties love chicken bones, but too much protien is bad for them... Fruit and veg is a healthy treat! Baby food isn't just for babies, rats of all ages love it.