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Whitkirk Rats Rattery

Whitkirk rats rattery breeding Siamese and Tonkinese for showing and pets. Based in County Durham
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25/02/2024

I am not currently breeding. Please check out the NFRS breeders list for other breeders in your area.

23/08/2022

03/07/2022

3 day old Tonkinese beans ❤️

01/07/2022

Babies are 3.5 weeks now and are mini little rats ❤️

06/06/2022

Today Kismet Nam gave birth to 11 beans ❤️ Mums is doing great and is very proud of her babies, she's very relaxed and seems to not be to overwhelmed by motherhood. The father Kismet Tewee is indifferent and just wants snacks 😄 🤣 it's been over 2 years since we had Siameee beans so this is a very exciting litter.

14/05/2022

Very proud of Whitkirk Reeces who won best pet today at the YRC show ❤️

11/05/2022

What to expect

When applying for rats from me there is one important fact to consider.

What is it you want from your pet rats? If you're wanting rats that will cuddle and want to be with you 24/7 then my rats probably aren't for you. I work really hard with kittens to ensure that they are well handled, friendly and confident however I also make it very clear to prospective owners that my rats aren't cuddly and they tend to be very independent. They are chaotic whirlwinds that are full of mischief but also full of love.

When you first take your kittens home its important that you don't expect too much from them too soon. I think the internet has given rise to people feeling like they have to put kittens in cages that are packed to the rafters with stuff, whilst this may be fun it may also enable kittens to hide from new owners and hinder the bonding process and cause kittens to become nervous of new owners, they need a space that whilst being fun doesn't have any small enclosed spaces that allow them to hide. Owners also need to be confident when picking them up and interacting with them.

Young kittens are great, they're playful, pingy and just lovely to be around but as they grow up they tend to become less playful. its not uncommon for rats to spend large parts of the day sleeping so if you're expecting your rats to be available when you want them to be you may be disappointed.

Whilst I do my very very best to make sure my rats are ready to go out into the world and join new families sometimes it just doesn't work out, its not the new owners fault, my fault and certainly not the rats fault and in those instances I will always take my rats back.

23/03/2022

Nice cooling lolly on a warm day ❤️

16/03/2022

I potentially have a pair of doe kittens available from my current litter. They will either be a pair of Agouti Tonks or one Agouti tonk and one Russian Dumbo tonk but I won't know for a few weeks until they have matured a bit and I can pick my keepers. Please message me if you are still waiting for kittens. Priority will be given to people who have been waiting the longest or those with lone rats needing company. They will also only go to home I feel fit their little personalities :)

05/03/2022

I tend to post lots of pictures of the babies so here are some of the other residents enjoying a lazy Saturday ❤️❤️

10/02/2022

Harkyle Lya gave birth to a lovely bunch of beans this morning. Babies and mum all doing well 💕

23/01/2022

We had a lovely day out at Bradford Champs yesterday. The babies were entered in pets and although they didn't place they got some lovely comments from the judge and other breeders who were kind enough to give me some feedback on them. Whilst health and temperament are definitely important, It's also really important for me as a breeder to make sure I'm working towards breeding rats that are a good type which is why feedback from others is crucial.

04/01/2022

The National Fancy Rat Society maintains a list of its members’ ratteries and studs as a convenience for the public but does not endorse any rattery or stud, whether registered or not, and accepts no responsibility for any rats bred by me nor any other breeder.

A link to the NFRS website is posted below.

Please be sure to do your own research when choosing a rattery and don't be afraid to ask questions.

https://www.nfrs.org

05/12/2021

Meet our new residents, 6 wonderful kittens from Kismet Stud, 2 blacks, 3 red eyed siamese and the wonderful Tonkinese Crinkle ♡

05/12/2021

Kitten intros are the best ♡

03/12/2021

The babies are mini rats now ♡ how are they almost 5 weeks old already ♡♡

28/11/2021

4 weeks old, where does the tike go ♡

21/11/2021

Blueberries are a hit

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3 day old Tonkinese beans ❤️

The babies are mini rats now ♡ how are they almost 5 weeks old already ♡♡

Blueberries are a hit

Babies are 20 days old today and doing really well ♡

I debated whether or not to post this but I think it's important for people to see and understand the not so nice side to breeding. This kitten is 15 days old, I've suspected something to be not quite right for the past week or so but it's become more apparent now his siblings are growing and starting to move around more. He's very small and scrawny, his co-ordination and balance isn't right and often he can't right himself if he's on his side/back. After lots of thought and tears I've decided that it's in his best interests to have him PTS, I've lost kittens before I've never made the choice to end one's life before and it breaks my heart to do so. I know some people are of the opinion that breeders don't care as much or don't love their rats as much as a pet home would but I assure that isn't the case. Every animals is loved and every life is precious and decisions like this and other decisions I've had to make since breeding will stay with me forever.

I'll just hold it for you shall I lol

Nice cold Banana on a hot day!

I love this age, everything is new and exciting, often scary but once they get over the initial fear of a new thing its often most fun! Today's fun was planted coriander.