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Like ducklings LOL
And, although this is not proven, My four rats all lived until they were three to four years old and I never missed an occasion to take them outside to run and get some fresh air. Compared to my friend, who's rats died after only a year and a half and she never let them get too far from their cages. I personnaly think that it is a great idea to let them run around outside!
Thank you all so much for the comments
Yup they are both girls!!!
Someone left a rat outside "for science" to see if it'd cope, and the thing sat there frozen for the whole night - in the morning, this sad excuse of a person found some fur and blood on the spot it had been. It didn't move even when a predator caught it.
So, I think you can freely let them free range. Take them out with a "safe spot", like a pet carrier with their own stuff like a blanket they've used inside, sit near them and make a ring with your legs where they can explore at first. Then you can turn them back with your hands if they seem too eager to jump out of that "ring" you've created, and most likely they will only step outside the box for a moment before cowering back in. They never charge out to the unknown, they go for the safe spot they know.
... and keep an eye for predators. I'm paranoid about a hawk randomly appearing on my face when I go out with my rats - even on my own balcony, lol. I haven't heard of a predator striking on a pet rat in broad daylight on someone's yard EVER, but knowing that doesn't make me less of a nervous wreck. xD
Overall, there isn't much that can go wrong if you're cautious and keep an eye on your boys. Rat loyalty and trust is an amazing thing. xD Good luck!