Three small girls and one very large cage

Ratty Nest is our little corner of the internet for the rats who live with us in Helsinki. Mostly photos of them asleep in a pile, plus the care notes we wish we'd had when we started.

Meet the girls

PippaThe boss. Hooded, nosy, first to the door whenever it opens.

JuniperAgouti and shy at first. Now she does the best boggling when she gets peas.

MochiDumbo-eared and the youngest. Will steal anything shiny and hide it in the hammock.

Why rats?

They're clever, clean, and genuinely affectionate once they trust you. They learn their names, come when called (for a treat), and groom your fingers. The flip side is a short life, usually two to three years, so every week counts.

New to rats? Start with our care notes, and please adopt from a rescue or a responsible breeder rather than a pet shop.