My rat Winkie LOVES corn on the cob. That's why your are eating it. They sell corn on the cob (dried) at feed and pet stores and it is actually very good for him.

I use Care Fresh bedding. It's very soft and absorbent. Another thing you can do is shred newspaper. Rates need to chew to keep their teeth trimmed. They sell boxes of chew sticks and you can also give him a dog biscuit.

If you need more info, talk to Zara (Miss Z). She knows EVERYTHING about rats.