ARE SHOWS LIKE THIS CRUEL? Read below. I can only speak for the rats, as I don’t understand how things work for the other animals there. I was there to pick up my boys, and to meet my friends. The rats have cucumber and a water bottle on top of the show tanks, as well as food inside, and as you can see none of them are distressed. Behind the bench between the tanks and judges are four stewards. Their role is to look after the tanked rats who are taking part in the show. They stop people from disturbing rats waiting on their turn who mostly sleep and eat the treats mixed into their substrate. If a rat looks like they are upset in the tank, the steward will notify the judge and the owner. These rats are NOT FOR SALE, they are mostly owned by breeders who are encouraged to show. It is in their and the breeders best interest to acclimatize their pets to the show tank and environment. Animals who are not happy will be identified by a judge and are often no longer judged (it’s why the pet class exists).They are bred selectively for good temperament and they’re already used to people, as they are crepuscular they sleep most of the day anyway and are not left in the tanks overnight. The rabbits and the other animals on the other hand I have nothing to do with, and there was many things I saw that I was unhappy with (that I didn’t film) some were on wire mesh bases, had no hay, and seemed more nervous than the ones I filmed that seemed relaxed. As I said I have no idea how the rabbit world works, but me filming it isn’t supporting, just showing you what it's like, and many of us on the rat side discussed things we thought wasn’t okay with it. Would I show my own rats? Probably not. But these animals are only in these enclosures for a matter of hours, not weeks and months like a pet store, they're not for sale.

@Szarafina

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this, I actually wanted to ask your opinion on these shows. I really don't like how these animals are kept in such small spaces, even if it's just for a day and I can just imagine how stressfull this whole situation is for them. Most small animals really don't like changes and they need some day to get use to a new place, here they are put in a new situation with people touching them all day, with unfamiliar noises and smells. I also think it's dangerous as you just can't know if any animal has any latent disease. I can totaly understand that for breeders it's important to get their animals judged, but I just really don't like the way it's done. I'm also happy to hear that behind the scenes the well beeing of the rats is taken into consideration and that they are well cared for.

@xxjustcallmejayxx

4 жыл бұрын

@@Szarafina I agree with you. These small animal shows can be very stressful

@iipastelpickle3080

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah kinda wish the enclosures weren't so smol

@PoipulBun

4 жыл бұрын

I went to a pet show not long ago and most the pets seemed ok. But I did not like when the pets were distressed or out of basic needs such as food or water. I think with adequate attention to their care the shows can be ok. But besides that ur was hard to watch. Especially when people kept ignoring the signs asking not to poke your fingers in the cages.

@abigaillyttle1394

4 жыл бұрын

i show my rabbit occasionally. he does not do any shows that he has to be in a cage for. I cant speak for other animals, but i can say that there are some pretty shady rabbit owners.Most of them completely disregard and ignore you if you point out that they should not be on wired floors, need a bigger cage, need hay or anything like that. they only care that they win. it is quite sad, i dont understand how anyone could do that to their animals.

I LOVE the boy who was just snoozing, balls out, and his buddy in the same show tank shifting position for optimal snuggles!

@hxneyxqueen5572

4 жыл бұрын

Balls?

@felixbennett2395

4 жыл бұрын

Daniela Pigors watch the video. Yes male rats have balls

@galacticnoobstheofficial2515

4 жыл бұрын

2:42 yeah balls out Daniela Pigors

@Me-eb3wv

3 жыл бұрын

Chilling like a boss 😎

Em, you aren't lazy, subconsciously you just have a thing called continued Christmas Spirit. That's just a completely harmless syndrome that a lot of people have, including myself! lol

3:57 THAT IS THE MOST ELEGANT LOOKING RABBIT I HAVE EVER SEEN

@tatorkator9901

4 жыл бұрын

Thats a new Zealand rabbit🐰🐰

On the subject of lazy.... My Christmas tree may or may not still be up (ok so it's still up)

@iipastelpickle3080

4 жыл бұрын

😂

@abbiepinder4564

4 жыл бұрын

After I get the courage and strength to put my decorations away I usually find small Christmassy things around the house but I am too lazy to go and put them in the loft so they usually say up until atleast July 😂🤣

@iipastelpickle3080

4 жыл бұрын

@@abbiepinder4564 lol

@SophiaMoana

4 жыл бұрын

Same!! Lol

@debb5470

4 жыл бұрын

um...I never took mine down last year. In my defense it is patriotic theme...yeah we will go with that for being the reason. Congratulation EM!!!!!

I actually have my own gerbils, and that clip of the gerbils showed them trying to dig, and of course they were in a tiny carrier. I hope that they're only in there for small amounts of time.

There so cute!!! Can you plz do a training series with them, like documenting there training progress

@noturav3ragej0_39

4 жыл бұрын

I think since they came from a show and most likely a breeder they are already pretty trained

So many cute babies 😭 I want rats so badly but I wanna be a responsible rat mom so now just isn’t a good time. I already have 3 hams on my tiny room. They are such smart little cuties Oh my god you gave your rats your coat 😭 you’re too pure but I’d do the same so I can relate haha

@Fr4gileGh05t

4 жыл бұрын

You and me both

“i’m a pretty awkward human being” me everyday

“That video should be up sometime this week ....” Now, Emi! That video should be up noooowwwww. 😘♥️ Can’t wait to see what their names are. They’re quite handsome. 😍

@Emiology

4 жыл бұрын

I haven’t even filmed it yet hehe! Will be announcing names on Instagram in a sec!

Squeee the lil baby rats are my favorite. I love when they share food with one another. They are such good friends to one another.

So cute! I’m a sucker for little ratty rats 😂.

CongRATulations on your new i hope your journey with them is long and full of fun! Cant wait for a name reveal!

Eeeeeekkk im so excited for this video... problaly too excited because when i saw the notification for this video i literally jumped out of happiness They are really cute btw can't wait to see more of them❤️❤️❤️

So excited!! I need to stop watching these videos though, it makes me want to get even more rattie boys 😂❤️

@MyPerfectMischief

4 жыл бұрын

My rats make me want to get more rats 😆

@aspenfritz381

4 жыл бұрын

@@MyPerfectMischief same

Beautiful ratties!!! I'm very happy to see them! Congrats!

Ahhh yay! I've been so excited for this video!!

Awww the new boys are so perfect. I been waiting for this video for weeks haha

I am a new subscriber and I just wanted to say what an amazing talent you have. I hope you are felling well and I am one of those type of fans that are patient and stick with you no matter what. I don’t care if you do one vid a week, month, or year. It always teaches me. I learned I had the wrong cage for my ratsies so I have critter nation deluxe on its way. So so so excited to get it set up.

Its okay to display that merry christmas even for 3 months or more. You'll be surprised how many months we celebrate christmas in my country.

The merry Christmas everyone thing, I get it. 😉 The enclosures are wayyyyyyy too small and it must be very stressful for them. You gave them your coat you are so sweet!🥰

The new boys are so beautiful! I really love the one with the black and white face! I can't wait to see more of these precious babies!

Aww your new boys are adorable I love how fluffy they are.

So cute! I'm so happy that you finally got your rats! I wish we had pet shows for small animals where I live (maybe we do but I don't know). Lol I wish my rats were calm and really cuddly like some of those rats. Anyways congrats!

I freaked out and clicked straight away. They’re so cute!!!!!!🐀❤️

I realized that I really wanna get rats after watching your vids. I just saw all these cuteness and start laughing and crying at the same time. This is amazing.

I literally love your videos so much! Getting rats next year, by the time I get them next year I will of been wanting them and getting ready to have them for 5 years! I’m defo ready; planning to rescue 3 boys! I’ve even emptied a clothes closet for a playroom for them. I’ve currently got a mouse, got him a year ago! Your a huge inspiration thanks so much! :)

They all look so precious!

Congrats on your new boys 💞💞💞

All your rats - so cute. 💕🐀 I'm planning in future to get a rat too. I'm really looking forward to it, and i can learn from you a lot. Thank you for tips. ❤️

Cong-ratss😂

@elinakarlsson3271

3 жыл бұрын

@@sylviehoye5061 its just a comment... ?

@sylviehoye5061

3 жыл бұрын

@@elinakarlsson3271 ik I was joking 😂

@sylviehoye5061

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, just noticed all my typos...

@elinakarlsson3271

3 жыл бұрын

you know using the crying laugh emoji doesnt make it any more

@sylviehoye5061

3 жыл бұрын

@@elinakarlsson3271 ?

Btw the person who disliked this just wanted those cuties 💕

@deathity5393

4 жыл бұрын

Or they dont like pet shows being supported

Oh they're beautiful! Congratulations!

Awww this is the best! I was having a bad day, but now it’s all good💗

@Emiology

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you’ve had a bad day!

Hey I went there! It was supper uh, bizarre, I felt really bad for some of those rabbits, we saw many shaking and try to get out but there was no one around for them and ofc it wasn’t our place. Though! It was weirdly surreal to see your new little fellas in person? Weird to type even, they seemed very content snuggled up while at the show, it was really impressive to see them so calm in an environment like that! Can totally tell they will be amazing rats going forward and I’m so happy you’ve now got the little ones!

@Emiology

4 жыл бұрын

I felt quite bad for the rabbits too! Especially the ones on the mesh flooring

@reddoppel

4 жыл бұрын

Emiology exactly! I don’t know how that was allowed to happen really, poor guys

I love this channel so much

Your new boys are gorgeous! I can't wait for the introduction video.

Your new ratties are so cute! 💖💖🐀🐀

Those Black & Tans are gorgeous!

All the animals are so cute 🥰❤ I just love them all ❤

I am so exited to find out their names

All of the rats there are so cute 😍 clicked as fast as I could lol

OMG the new babies are so cute!!!!!

Awwwwwww look at all the rats. Cuteness overload

About to get two new rats! This'll be my first time owning rats. Super excited and nervous, your vids definitely help a lot though!

@stillsake

3 жыл бұрын

Teanna Sibert same

OH MY GOD I was there on Sunday! I can't believe I almost saw you!!

@Emiology

4 жыл бұрын

I wish the mice had been on the same day!

@mysticmicemousery3045

4 жыл бұрын

@@Emiology Yeah same, the aution wasn't too impressive, but there were TONES of different variations to see, I personally picked up show quality: Black and tan, Ivory, reds (and cinnamon) and self black x

@meganbeyers2515

4 жыл бұрын

@@mysticmicemousery3045 Sounds strange, but are you a new member of Pro fancy mice? I've just seen a post with someone getting the same varieties as you've just listed. P.S. If they are, those blacks are incredible!

@mysticmicemousery3045

4 жыл бұрын

@@meganbeyers2515 yes I am 😅 I've recently decided to branch out of the usual groups I've been in for a few years x I've been looking for the show quality groups so the next time I'm going to a show there's easier ways of finding others who are also going x

@mysticmicemousery3045

4 жыл бұрын

@@meganbeyers2515 This channel is also very new x

I am getting rats at the end of the month and wanted to know what you feed your rats

0:39 its pretty much Christmas now when I am watching this 🤣

They're all so cute I can't even-

Emi can you please tell me where theese kind of shows are im not haviing any luck with finding rats

I wish I knew where to find these shows in my state(Minnesota, USA) I only show rabbits (weather and health permitting) right now

hi i am wondering is there anything like that in new york?

Your boys are gorgeous, i love the one with the strawberry on his back, so cute, the dumbo rat i saw at the beginning was so cute, all my rats have been dumbo rats, i love them, they look like they're wearing little hoodies. Rats make such good pets. I was blessed to have two pairs of females when I was a teenager and honestly they are amazingly sociable and despite the bad rep rats sometimes get for being "vermin" they are super clean, the boys smell a bit worse than the girls (in my opinion anyway) but yeah really amazing pets and I loved them. My first pair (sisters) lived to a ripe old age and one died of natural causes and the other sadly got cancer and despite our best efforts and having the tumour removed, she did pass away (RIP snuffles and sniffles), the second pair I had (spotty and dotty), I unfortunately had to give up because I got sick and I was unable to care for them anymore but I know the family they went too and they were super happy and lived their lives with excessive pampering. Trust me all the treats, hammocks and toilet rolls tubes they could want.

Looks very different from the shows I've been to in my country, Sweden. Woodchips are basically outlawed within the mouse, hamster and rat communities (no serious breeder recommends it, neither does the clubs). Satin guinea pigs (3:34 looks satin) are banned due to the satin sickness. Wired bottom is illegal unless it's in direct contact with the ground. But there's always that one or few people at the shows that are.. questionable, to say the least. A well bred animal will not be stressed out from being showed or being in a show cage for a few hours. Sometimes we have to stay at hotels or friends houses if the shows are very far away, which means the animals will need to be able to stay in those petboxes overnight (mice, hamsters and other very small animals, rats need bigger enclosures for sure). I've showed mice three times and was a secretary at one show. Saw some things I didn't like with other breeders/keepers, but mostly just very cute and friendly animals. Any sign that the animal is unwell, has parasites or has a bad temperament is immediately disqualified upon entering. I love showing my mice, I showed for conformation/health/temperament and not so much standards. Looks aren't everything, but sadly too many breeders of all species like to pay all the attention to just looks :/ I don't see the point of showing a pet from a regular owner, I feel it's more a thing for breeders to get input on their animals so they can know what could need improving. Never been at a rat show but I know the rat community here is very very picky and dead serious when it comes to their welfare. TLDR; Shows aren't inherently bad or cruel, people are. Animal welfare is key!

It's a couple hours one day. I don't think it's cruel. My rats wouldn't enjoy it but they haven't been raised in the show community

@hamsteryphaleneyoutube8313

4 жыл бұрын

Maggie Kennedy that does really make a difference indeed! Glad you pointed that out!

This is really off topic, but I just wanted to say you inspired me to get a mouse and so I've waned one forever and I finally got one 2 days ago!

oh wait Bradford? Do you live in Yorkshire Emiology? only ever been to Leeds and York lol

What's your opinion on bunnies?

Hey I really want to get rats but my dad says no what should I do

What type of expo is this called if it had rats

Omg so many cuties are there, my heart is just melting 😚😚😚😭

What would I search to find a good breeder that I can get a 21 day old rat

I'm getting two new girls in February and this just adds to the excitement!

you can buy the animals??

2:43 though 😂

Can you buy animals from here or did u arrange with the breeder and meet there?

Back in the day in the 80s I put my hand down among 30 rats chose the one that crawled up in my hand it was magical she lived 4 years

There are two specific rat types that I'd like, but don't know of anywhere to get them as far as rescues go, and would have to resort to a pet shop. Do you think it would be okay to get two boys from separate shops?

The first tanked rat is mine ❤ his name is Professor Brian Cox 😅

Can you pls do a rat first aid kit video bcs I can only find American ones and I live in England so I cant get the stuff they have x

I am so jealous! Hoping to visit this show next year! A friend of mine, Hamstery BBeauty, did go there so we all got pics and videos! As an ethical hobby breeder of the Syrian hamster, I can assure you that these hamsters are fine!🤗 They just sleep all day long and can nibble for food and water on cucumber as well! Even though these small wired boxes (for the Syrians, the ones on the thumbnail) are great, I’d rather have the Fauna boxes they did already use for exotic rodents. But that is only because we stuff ours with hay so they can sleep without laying in the open! I’ll compete the 8th of February with some of mine on the Topshow here in the Netherlands. Wish me luck! By the way; have fun with your new little friends!❤️

@maryw.5779

4 жыл бұрын

I hope you have luck at the show! I got my hamster through the SPCA, and they didn't know how old she was. She seems to be slowing down a bit, and getting just a bit grumpy. I hope I can still keep her for a while.

Is it Birmingham national pet show?

I love the thumbnail em!

Aww there so cute!!!!!!

Hi Emy I LOVE your channel

I am getting rats at the end of the month and wanted to know if they could eat pork?

@pumpkin4107

4 жыл бұрын

They can eat most things as small treats I've fed my rat pork rib meat when they were feeling ill but their main food should always be their rat diet/ lab block

My grandmas mom used to have angora rabbits

GERBOs........... oh those ones the judge was handling are so tame. mine can't stand being held lol. you can tell they're a very well bonded/trained pair because the second gerbil doesn't try to leave the travel cage despite the lid being off

2:25 THAT'S A VERY FLUFFY BOI

Rats are just so cute!!!!!

Where was this, like what city? I really want a rat and have done my research and all I need to know but I just need to find a rat near me and my parents permission ;-;. Plus, I just want to hang out with rats.😂

I'm considering getting some rats myself, but I do not have a lot of rat breeders in my area. Is that bad?

@Emiology

4 жыл бұрын

The right rats are worth travelling for ☺️

I'm getting my boys tomorrow, I'm so excited!! Has anyone got any name ideas?

@juliaskuza147

4 жыл бұрын

Bob and ross or ratatouille and reggie

@wybiefletcher6739

4 жыл бұрын

@@juliaskuza147 oki lmao. I'll update when I get them and say which ones I've chosen aha.

@Chloe-eu1ts

4 жыл бұрын

Idk but iv always liked the names treasure and nugget 🤣 idk why but ok

@wybiefletcher6739

4 жыл бұрын

@@Chloe-eu1ts okay I love the name nugget cause it reminds me of the golden nugget cereal lmaoo

@vae6862

4 жыл бұрын

Rory and Hansel

So good

Hi PLEASE someone I need help. I know that this is not related to the video but I found out that two feeder rats I got as babies that were supposed to be two females turned out it was a male and a female. I don’t want to bring it back to the pet store just to be eaten. I’m separating their cages rn and is planning to get the male neutered. The vet said the rats need to at least be 3 months old but they are only a month old. Is it ok to keep rats separated for 2 months? Thank you for whoever that answers this. And do you guys have any idea what I can do besides bringing them back?

@SodaPopTea

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a rat expert, but if you are getting them neutered, it is best for them to stay away from each other for that amount of time, as I said I'm not an expert,but you mean well, I hope you have found out what you were looking for! -Crescent

@ykaylee9764

4 жыл бұрын

• Crescent Moon • ok thank you so much!

Aww Moose!!! X

Hey do you go to any other rat shows as I go to the rat show in rutherglen and carlisle show once a year.

@Emiology

4 жыл бұрын

No I don’t 🙂 now that I can drive I might try to come to a few, mostly just to see my friends again

@Blether0707

4 жыл бұрын

@@Emiology nice, as I would love to see you at a show one day, as I love your videos so much I watch them with my rats sometimes

@Emiology

4 жыл бұрын

I’m probably coming up to stay with rattatea / alpine rats at some point so it might be timed with a show in Scotland 🙂

@Blether0707

4 жыл бұрын

@@Emiology ah ok cool, that sounds good, as I would love to meet you and show you my rats.

Lovely animals

I'm just biting my nails until u show the new rats!😥

Hii! I’m getting a pet rat soon and it’s my first own pet. Do you have any tips for anything about them?💕

@Emiology

4 жыл бұрын

You need to get more than one rat as they are social. My whole channel is filled with tips 🙂

@leilaspeed4830

4 жыл бұрын

Emiology ok thanks I’m getting another one next week.😊

Awww

Congratulations on your new boys! They're so cute! Could you contact the bus company to complain about the driver who drove off after looking you in the eye?

@Emiology

4 жыл бұрын

I probably would if I had ended up having to pay £50 for the next train, but I managed to get away with it, so I only lost an hour of my time. I can’t even remember what number bus it was so it’s not really worth it!

Love the m!!I want rats so bad

Personally I do not think the majority of rat and mouse shows are cruel. I do want to show mice more in the near future when I have improved my lines but one of the reasons we selective breed is so they can handle shows like these! My mice LOVE human attention and these shows are so much fun for them. I breed these mice not just for colour but for temperament, my mice are incredibly friendly and always have been. It is not like a pet store mouse doing a show like this because they wouldn’t be able to handle it due to them having poor blood lines. The majority of the owners do really care that is why they put so much time,energy and money into these species. It takes a long time to get these lines perfect and to a show standard so it isn’t like a random person just breeds their 2 random mice/rats once and they get first place because that isn’t how it works 😂 I can only speak for mice and rats as I have never owned anything else 😂

@ndavies5968

3 жыл бұрын

My 2 rats are from a pet shop. I know I shouldn't have and rescue or breeder is how people should get animals. But both my rats are not scared of humans atall and will happily come out and play with loads of friends in my house. Not all pet shop rats are scared. Depends how much time and effort you put in

I love rats so much some people think there ugly but they have never met a rat

Aw the poor rabbits but ur rats are so CuTe!❤️

Adorable boys

My animals do shows I have 1 4th prize 2rd prize and 2 1st prize xx

@audrinachai

3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a show all my pets video on your channel? Im a fan of you!

Do you like wild rats

Dont you get tempted to buy more rats than just 2 when you were at the show?

@Emiology

4 жыл бұрын

None were for sale, my two were prearranged. But even if they were for sale I wouldn’t have! I know my limit and don’t want to go above that ☺️