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08/22/2024

✨️Politely✨️ and ✨️paitently✨️ waiting for treats...

08/18/2024

I have to get this off my chest...

I'm holding back two more males 🥲

A majority of my holdbacks have been boys, but I absolutely can't complain. Never have I ever had such a great male colony in all my years of breeding! All my current males are SOOOO welcoming and friendly of other rats and people. I know these two will fit right in with them

08/15/2024

Not a rat, but a mouse from a litter I had many moons ago. I used to be big into building Gundam figures and this little mouse was the perfect size to be hugged by one ❤️

08/11/2024

Hm, yes... This bean harvest is quite bountiful. And by golly, wouldja look at the variety! 🧐

08/11/2024

Meet Mozuku! (:

An adopter of mine is really fascinated about dwarf rats, rat genetics, and temperament testing. She had her first litter experience! Holding back nearly all the babies for herself, I was blessed with this little dwarf gal! Checking off all the boxes of "Superb Ratto", she will hopefully be joining my breeding program early next year!

After having ONE really poor experience with breeding a dwarf female 3 years ago (a hard birth where she lost all babies except for one), I've decided I'm going to give it one more go. I always felt that it was much more humane breeding a female dwarf carrier to a dwarf male to produce dwarf, but even that has it's own issues! It's so darn hard for a dwarf male to entice a standard sized female and then the litter usually has 1/3 dwarf output :(

I've been wanting to focus more on dwarves and expanding my dwarf gene pool, but it's been hard when I've only had FOUR dwarf litters in the past 3 years...

So... Mozuku will maybe be paired with Nori next year. Unlike standard sized rats, Mozuku will need more time to fully develop until I consider her ready to be a mama.

I'm slowly inching towards working with other breeders again. Not that anything is wrong with it, but it can be tricky introducing new lines into ones you've put a lot of time into. Most breeders have this dilemma... But if two great lines intermingle, it usually works out just fine!

08/01/2024

Some beauty shots of my current holdbacks!

07/28/2024

It's been a LOOOONG while since we've had this many babies! There are 2 different litters! One from Spritz & one from Nugget! And Grunty is just playing the part of great grandma ❤️

Currently recovering from Covid round two! :( I was able to interact lots with my ratties, but my poor ferrets were another story :( But today they were all able to get out and snack on some dried chicken hearts! ❤️

All of the little ones are currently spoken for and the waiting list is ever so slowly opening back up.

I'm expecting one more litter and then will be having a break as I wait to see if all my newest holdbacks are perfect ratty parent material. I'll try to introduce them to you all as soon as possible!

It's crazy how the time has changed... I feel like I've been so darn busy with life lately. I don't think I'll step away from breeding for awhile, but my lifestyle has been drastically changing.

I've been heavily working on a project that is VERY dear to me; a video game that I've been trying to finish for nearly 7 years now! Anytime I'm not working or playing with my pets, my time goes into that. I'm hoping that I can release it soon and then things will turn back to normal. Maybe then, I'll be able to finally buy a house in this economy and create the biggest, bestest rat room known to man (; Only time will tell!

07/15/2024

Happy late birthday to Gruntilda!!! ❤️

Sweet Grunty was from our very first litter born in Maryland. My partner picked her out and named her after one of the main antagonists in Banjo-Kazooie!

She is one of the calmest female rats I've EVER met and is akin to those lazy, lovebug males.

Gruntilda was a great mama and a wonderful therapy rat! Now living in her retirement days, Grunty also enjoys visiting the nursing home I work at and cuddling up to other elders. Its so fun to tell the residents that she would likely be as old as them if she were human!

Grunty is in great condition for her age and thankfully has only ever encountered an infection a year ago that she quickly healed from.

For the past 2.5 years, I've been experimenting with diet, vitamins, and supplements. I feel the reason Gruntilda is so healthy is mostly because of this.

Genetics play a huge part in the health of a rat, but I believe environment and diet are also a huge factor.

I'll be posting something in the near future explaining what supplements I use and why I use them! (:

We love you, Grunty ❤️

07/14/2024

This was too cute not to share!

06/28/2024

I'm still around, don't worry! (:

I currently have a LENGTHY waiting list; about 30+ rats that aren't even born yet! I won't be posting "available" babies for awhile it seems :( But if you're looking and willing to patiently wait, just contact me about being on my waiting list! ❤️

I currently have 2 litters; these guys turned 3 weeks yesterday (: And I came home to a litter of 7! Doesn't appear that my other pairings took, so we are trying again! >:T

I'm currently mentoring a friend who wants to breed solely dwarves and will be swapping often! (: And with that, I will finally bite the bullet and do a few dwarf x dwarf pairings! ❤️

I want to be more consistent in posting, but I've been super busy. Hoping I'll have more drive being surrounded by all these cute baby beans ❤️

Have a video of a little guy who can't make up his mind; to clean human or to clean self???

06/12/2024

A little bit of Nori to brighten up your timeline! ❤️

So happy with this boy; he is so much like his father, Coda ❤️

I recently went through a huge pet loss and I appreciate everyone who reached out to me ❤️

As an animal lover, it's so rewarding yet so emotionally draining falling in love with every little creature that comes into your life. And with someone who owns many lovely, little family members, it's only natural that I'd experience loss more often.

I'm thankful to have so many things to love and cherish, especially at times like these. And there is always new life being born around me; I must do everything in my power to make sure the lives I'm responsible for grow healthy and happy ❤️

I currently have one litter of rats that I was blessed with last week and still a long list of ever patient future adopters. I'm hoping with my recent pairings, I'm able to get some beautiful, hardy babies! ❤️

It must be my motto by now, but thank you for your patience ❤️

06/06/2024

Good morning, everyone! I was so pleasantly surprised to wake up to all your messages! I didn't know how many people were looking out for us and the little ones ❤️

We had a huge storm last night that did some big damage :( A tree took out our roommate's car, our powerline fell to the ground, and a tree hit our roof. Thankfully, insurance is going to cover all of these things and we got our power back last night ❤️

Everyone in our household is safe and it means the world for that there were people who reached out to us! ❤️

Might be a few days of cleaning up downed trees and debris, but we're fine ❤️

Have a silly picture I took while meeting an adopter yesterday! My face is still swollen to all heck and the little rat on my shoulder can attest to how odd I must have looked!

06/05/2024

Oh, Bluebell... My big Butterball, Bluebell...

Praise me with not one, but TWO litters! How could you fail me? You got EVERYTHING the girls want! That luscious mane, your big "assets"... Who couldn't fall for a hunk like you?

Anyway, I've awoken from post-surgery slumber bruised every color of the rainbow and look shockingly like "Handsome Squidward" (; I should be semi-active while I'm figuring out how to human again.

My waiting list keeps piling up, yet there are no babies to show for, no matter how much I beg and plead the rat gods.

I've deployed Bluebell into action and my newcomer dwarf boy, which has now been deemed Nori, are my two hopes for rat-manity! Bluebell will be paired to Drumstick (also newcomer), and Spritz is ready for a second litter! And lastly, Flubba is coming back to the ranks for her last litter!

06/03/2024

I feel too awful to post an update with cute rats, but my surgery recovery is really taking a huge toll on me. I know there are people coming to pick up babies on the 6th, but I'm unsure if I'm going to have to extend that by a few days. I'm quite miserable, haven't been able to eat or do much of anything. I've been playing things by ear and I should be able to get back to everyone hopefully tomorrow and let them know what may work best. I'm sorry for the lack of communication and I thank everyone for your patience ❤️

05/29/2024

Had my surgery this morning and finally feel decent enough to really check my phone. I also decided I wanted Bluebell cuddles, lol. He is so used to trying to give me kisses and doesn't understand why I'm warding him away from my mouth!

Pain has been a consistent 7.5 and it's gone down to at least a 6 now! I've been popping pain medicine everytime I can and all the vitamins I was prescribed to help with swelling/healing. I can't really talk or move my mouth, so ASL has been getting me through most of my communication.

I heard day 2 will show the worst of my swelling, so I'm hoping I don't look like a bruised tomato!

In a few days, I should be able to send updated pics to everyone who has reserved bubbas from me! ❤️

My partner has already done an amazing job taking care of me and all our furry family members ❤️ And my kitties are surely doing a great job taking care of me, too! Lots of cuddles while I'm napping! ❤️

Please wish me a speedy recovery and I'll try to get back to everyone as soon as I'm able! ❤️

05/24/2024

Scrubba dub dub, rats in the tub!

05/23/2024

It's that time again where I get rid of a Critter Nation (only to buy one again 6 months later, lol). I never have enough room, I swear!

Everything is/will be cleaned and sanitized! (: Comes with a cement mixing tub bottom and the original bottom grate (no pan though). The cement mixing tub was a little nibbled on so I fixed it as best as I could (see picture); I have another nibbled on one for FREE if you want it!

I also have so much unused accessories! Some brand new! 2 hides, Glass water bottle w/clasp, 2 wire small playpens, 2 bowls, a corner litter box, a small wooden bridge, and 2 wooden perches.

Cage: $100
Accessories: $35

I can disassemble or leave assembled for you.

Message me if you're interested! (:

05/17/2024

My 2 wee holdbacks!

05/17/2024

These two girlies won't be available to officially reserve for another couple weeks, but I know for a fact that they will be available as no one on my waiting list is looking at them. Thought it'd be a good idea to post them before I post any pictures of my keepers and the others I know will be reserved soon as not to tempt you all with the unworldly cuteness (;

This litter was special enough to make me hold back not one, but two little fluff nuggets!

05/15/2024

Go ahead, take it! You deserve it (;

05/14/2024

PINNED MASTER POST!!!

Interested in adopting? Have some questions about my rattery, my rats, or rats in general? You may find what you need down below! (:

Links!!!
Website: https://ratsalottarats.wixsite.com/website
Adoption Application: https://forms.gle/ZLFs4J2CnkrpWJGh8
Waiting List: https://forms.gle/Mr57gqFccYP5Ti62A
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ratsalotta_rats/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/

Note: This page ALWAYS stays up-to-date, meaning it always has the most current info on my rattery and rats available! My website, Instagram, and TikTok are a bit slow with updates.

FAQ:

Q: Do you have any baby rats available?
A: You may not see many posts about available rats/litters, but please inquire! As of the past year, I’ve had a lengthy waiting list I’ve been going through. You can contact me directly to be put on my waiting list or fill out this form! https://forms.gle/Mr57gqFccYP5Ti62A

Q: How often do you have litters available?
A: It depends. I only breed when I have availability to care for mama and an entire litter. If life is busy for me, I will take a break. Some months, I may have up to 3 litters available while sometimes, I may not have a single litter for 5 months! If I ever feel like I would not have homes for babies in a litter, I will absolutely not breed! If I’m bringing lives into the world, I want to make sure I provide them with the utmost care and guarantee them wonderful homes.

Q: Do you have adult rats available?
A: Rarely, but sometimes I part with retired breeders or take some rats back that were returned to me.

Q: How much are your rats?
A: This link will show you a general pricing list. Some rats are more expensive than others, as they’re harder to produce. For example, my dwarf line can be tricky as I only breed female carriers to dwarf/carrier males, giving me a smaller yield of dwarf babies.
Link to Pricing: https://ratsalottarats.wixsite.com/website/pricing-faq

Q: How do I adopt?
A: Please fill out an adoption application at your earliest convenience. About 95% of applications are approved, so don’t be scared! (:
Link: https://forms.gle/ZLFs4J2CnkrpWJGh8
From there, I will contact you and ask what you’re looking for; maybe I currently have babies available or you may have to be put on my waiting list!
Waiting List: My current method is once I have a litter born, I go through my waiting list. I let them know that I have a litter available and keep them updated every few days on their growth, gender, and colors/coats. Around week 4-6, I allow rats to be reserved, depending on if all rats are healthy and passing temperament testing. They will all require a $10 deposit at that time. I currently do not allow anyone to pick out babies in-person, unless stated otherwise. On rare occasions, I will allow a family to come visit to see if they are allergic to rats or to see if rats are the right pet for them!

Q: Why do you have a reservation fee?
A: I've had a lot of people back out on me in the past; I'll hold a baby for them for weeks and then they won't reply. By paying a $10 non-refundable deposit, I know that you are serious about buying. This $10 comes out of the full adoption fee of the rat. If a rat is $45 and you pay the $10 deposit when picking out your rat, you will pay $35 at pickup.

Q: Do you adopt out single rats?
A: If you happen to have a rat of a similar age, I will allow it in certain conditions! For example: If you adopt a pair of rats from me and then adopt another from me within a 2-month period.

Q: Are your rats socialized or have good temperaments?
A: Yes! I only breed rats that I find to be social, sweet, and healthy and stray away from breeding rats with an unknown background, anxiety, forms of aggression (towards humans/rats/other animals), and genetic disease. Although genes do play a part in personality, I ABSOLUTELY believe that socializing babies from a young age makes them adore being around humans. For example, a stray cat born on the streets is more feral and wary than a stray kitten that was raised with humans; despite the background, the kitten grew up with humans and became a great pet! I also expose my young rats to loud noises, lots of enrichment, and get them used to being picked up at an early age.

Q: I’m interested in breeding rats. Can you help me?
A: I can absolutely help! I love to mentor. I have an application you MUST fill out before I approve any of my rats to go as breeders and will only allow CERTAIN rats to be bred, guaranteeing any rats produced are completely healthy with great temperaments.

Q: Can you take in my rats or can I return my rats to you?
A: Currently, I cannot take in rats that have not come from my breeding program. Sometimes, I can help you find them a home if I’m not too busy. IF YOU WANT TO RETURN A RAT(S), I do things on a case-to-case basis. If you only have rats from my breeding program, I can usually take them back, but if they were housed with other rats, I currently cannot take them back. Though, I can absolutely help you find them a safe home.

Q: Do you ship?
A: At this time, no. But I can work with pet-safe ground transport!

Q: What cages do you use/recommend?
A: Midwest Critter Nations, hands down! Best cages for rats on the market! I highly recommend substituting the bottom of the cage with a cement mixing tub, a Bass Equipment pan, or creating a plexiglass base. If using a Double CN, it is best to remove the middle and substitute it with lots of levels, ropes, and fall guards. I use CN cages for my older and younger rats, while using handmade maternity bins for nursing mothers and babies.

Q: What bedding do you use?
A: I’ve tried most safe bedding for rats and experimented a lot… Currently, I use paper pellets and give my rats softer nesting material (fleece strips and safe-paper shreds). I still highly recommend using Aspen bedding, but have found that my current bedding creates NO dust!

Q: What do you feed your rats?
A: I create a mix using the “Shunamite Diet” method! I use a Mazuri base, and add things like low-sugar/plain cereals (Cheerios, Rice Krispies, etc), Lentils/Dried Split Peas, Veggie Pasta, Reggie Rat Mix, Mealworms, Dried Fruits (Apples/Bananas), and various seeds (flax, pumpkin, sunflower). Provided fresh fruits and veggies a few times weekly. They also get “Baby Food” pureed fruit/veggies pouches and Ge**er puffs as treats! Besides Mazuri, ALL of these things can be purchased at Walmart (;

Q: My rat is sick! Can you help me?
A: Absolutely! I offer all of my adopters free medication such as antibiotics, pain meds, and antiparasitic meds if needed. Most rats go through at least one URI (Upper Respiratory Infection) in their lives, as their respiratory systems are quite fragile. I am by no means a vet, and if there is something I cannot help you treat, I know of great vet recommendations.

04/23/2024

It never gets easier...

It's taken me a few days to process things. Going through pictures of him and seeing his cagemates, but not him...

CODA: Child of a Deaf Adult; A funnily fitting name since his human dad is deaf/hard of hearing. You may know him as the chunky, cheeky dwarf rat I frequently posted; the posterchild of my page.

His big, beady black eyes and his round ears that poked from each side of his face... The cutest god damn rat I've ever owned. I miss the way he fit right in the palm of my hand and fell asleep or how despite his little stature, he'd always find a way to get a treat! I loved him with all my heart.

I found Coda very weak one day. He was laying on his side, squeaking at any rat who came near him. I immediately knew something was very wrong and I scooped him up. I held him, pet him gently until he fell asleep. Seeing the state he was in, I knew it was only a matter of time now...

I gave him pain medicine and water. He couldn't even bear to eat the things he'd always enjoy.

I KNEW it was his time, but I could not do it. Selfishly, I let him suffer, hoping that his body would finally let him rest. But astonishingly, his rest never came...

My s/o and I knew what had to be done. I begged my s/o to lay him to rest, but collectively, we both played a part in putting him to sleep. It's one of the most disgusting feelings ever...

He shortly would go into a deep sleep, one he would never wake up from. Coda looked at peace again, and that's all that mattered.

Coda was an old boy, nearly 3 years old. It's not fair that something so precious, so smart, so loving is cursed to live such a short life.

I will forever love you, my sweet prince. Thank you for being a part of my life

04/11/2024

Pictures of everyone from my dwarf/standard litter! Out of 11, I believe 7 are dwarf!!! This is the biggest dwarf yield I've ever had!

04/07/2024

It's been awhile!

Not to write a novel of a post or get too personal, but this year has been rough! For awhile, I didn't have the energy or time to really share anything. I was going through a rut where it seemed like I couldn't find enjoyment in the things I adored anymore and any time I had was spent working on something (that wasn't very enjoyable, lol).

I've been continuing to breed rats in the background, albeit not as much as I used to. It may seem I haven't had rats available for quite some time, but I've just been going through my waiting list and privately contacting those who have been wanting bubbas! Therefore, I never would have any left over. And since I didn't have the time, I didn't want to breed if I knew I couldn't take care of multiple litters the way I used to. I also had my very first litter of ferrets and they definitely need a lot of my time and attention!

I apologize to those who I haven't kept in touch with or those who remembered me to always be quick with responses.

Today is the first day of my new schedule. I am now PRN with my job until I can slowly get myself back together and find joy in life again. I already feel a million times better and what better way to celebrate than with a long awaited litter of dwarves!

02/25/2024

Babies are nearly 4 weeks old and doing wonderfully ❤️ I'm still unsure if we have dwarf babies in the litter, but I'm happy I'm at least very happy with the variety of bubbas ❤️

Gertrude is preggy!!! She was a little upset when I went to take this picture because she had a half-eaten baby puff in her mouth and dropped it!

02/23/2024

Update on my last post!

The adopter found 13 babies in the cage when they came home. I've handraised wild rats/mice before and these look like a spitting image of them! They're a lot darker and have pointier faces. Here is a picture of my babies from the last litter compared to hers!

The mama is going to the vet today! We are hoping the best for her.

I gave the adopter the option to either cull or keep. They are teetering on what to choose. I won't update any further, as I don't want anyone to shame this person for whatever they choose to do.

The reason I even shared this post is for informational purposes! How interesting it is to see a domesticated rat give birth to half-wild babies and how dominant the genes are!

02/21/2024

Small Update: Rat is doing fine and no signs of Pyometra and adopter should be scheduled to see a vet within the next few days. Thank you to Brittany for the recommendation ❤️ Will keep everyone updated and hoping the best for this sweet girl ❤️

I'm in DESPERATE need of opinions.

Out of my nearly 6 years of breeding, I've never encountered anything like this before!

An adopter of mine that I keep in frequent touch with sent me this picture along with a few videos. It is VERY apparent that this rat is indeed pregnant. Ni***es are prominent and she has been showing nesting behaviors.

This rat lives with her sister and has NEVER had contact with male rats (I completely trust the adopter in this). They've been living with their adopter far too long for the girl to accidentally have gotten pregnant while in my care.

Well, this particular rat had been lost for a few days after she was out freeroaming (which was another thing I've rarely had to deal with). They had finally found her and she acted as if nothing had ever happened! Fast forward a few weeks and now THIS!

Only plausible thing is that she somehow got pregnant with a wild rat... right? So, if she gives birth, it would most likely be ethical to cull but I'm just so curious as to what these babies would even be like! I'm utterly clueless.

Also, adopter will be taking her to the vet to make sure she did not get any underlying disease. I'm hoping she has a safe delivery, despite this situation.

Has anyone ever had a similar experience?

02/13/2024

Baby updates!

We got some peepers and I can tell colors perfectly! (: There are 3 rats I can tell are silvermane, but sometimes I have babies that start silvering later on. And we have 2 downunders! All the girls seem to be darker colors, while all my boys are either russian blue or russian beige!

I had a "pitiful" little light box I was using to take pictures; my partner has a habit of leaving his coffee in places where the kitties can't help but to knock over them... I woke up one morning with coffee filling into my little light box! It was time to get a new one.

Just as I was about to use it for the first time, Pickles the cat decided he needed to use it first!!! Bonus picture of him inside!

02/02/2024

Not the best pictures, but you can see the pigment coming in!

7 boys and 5 girls!

Lots of darker females and we have some head spots/blazes like dad! (: I'm so happy with the variety!

I'm crossing my fingers for a few dwarves in this litter!

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5 sisters went home today ❤️ While waiting for their new dad to pick them up, they got real comfy ❤️ #ratstagram #ratsareawesome #toocute #sleepy #petlovers #ratsofinstagram #petsofinstagram #adorable

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It's been a LOOOONG while since we've had this many babies! There are 2 different litters! One from Spritz & one from Nugget! And Grunty is just playing the part of great grandma ❤️ Currently recovering from Covid round two! :( I was able to interact lots with my ratties, but my poor ferrets were another story :( But today they were all able to get out and snack on some dried chicken hearts! ❤️ All of the little ones are currently spoken for and the waiting list is ever so slowly opening back up. I'm expecting one more litter and then will be having a break as I wait to see if all my newest holdbacks are perfect ratty parent material. I'll try to introduce them to you all as soon as possible! It's crazy how the time has changed... I feel like I've been so darn busy with life lately. I don't think I'll step away from breeding for awhile, but my lifestyle has been drastically changing. I've been heavily working on a project that is VERY dear to me; a video game that I've been trying to finish for nearly 7 years now! Anytime I'm not working or playing with my pets, my time goes into that. I'm hoping that I can release it soon and then things will turn back to normal. Maybe then, I'll be able to finally buy a house in this economy and create the biggest, bestest rat room known to man (; Only time will tell!

I'm still around, don't worry! (: I currently have a LENGTHY waiting list; about 30+ rats that aren't even born yet! I won't be posting "available" babies for awhile it seems :( But if you're looking and willing to patiently wait, just contact me about being on my waiting list! ❤️ I currently have 2 litters; these guys turned 3 weeks yesterday (: And I came home to a litter of 7! Doesn't appear that my other pairings took, so we are trying again! >:T I'm currently mentoring a friend who wants to breed solely dwarves and will be swapping often! (: And with that, I will finally bite the bullet and do a few dwarf x dwarf pairings! ❤️ I want to be more consistent in posting, but I've been super busy. Hoping I'll have more drive being surrounded by all these cute baby beans ❤️ Have a video of a little guy who can't make up his mind; to clean human or to clean self???

If only I could be this comfy :( #rattery #rat #ratstagram #ratsoftiktok #toocute #adorableanimals #chillaxing #cuddlepile #ratsarepetstoo #cutepets #ratsareawesome #adorablepets

EXCLUSIVE Rat Bucket Footage!!! ❤️ Babies turned 3-weeks old today! ❤️ #rats #rattery #babyrats #toocute #SleepyPets #adorableanimals #ratsarepetstoo #sleepy

Was checking on babies today and this little girl felt my hand was VERY comfy! ❤️ #babyrats #ratsarepetstoo #rattery #ratstagram #toocute #adorableanimals #sleepy

Flubba is always on the move! <3 #rats #rattery #cutepets #petstagram #funnypets #toocute

In 2022, Ratsalotta Rats produced 20 litters. In 2023, we produced exactly 23! I'm unsure what numbers will be like this year, but I'm predicting that they might be a little lower! There are a few factors that determine how frequently I'll have litters or plan to breed rats. - One reason is demand. If I have a longer waiting list and more people asking to adopt in the next few months, I try to do more pairings. At times where things feel slow, I either work on small, personal breeding projects or give my ratties a break! I don't want to bring tons of ratties into the world if I feel like they won't have proper homes; that would be very irresponsible of me. -Second is time. The later half of last year changed my life drastically. I used to work entirely from home and had lots of time to spend with my rats and other pets. Now, I have a part-time job that keeps me away from home. I don't like breeding rats around times I know I will be absent because I enjoy being home to care for them and raise them! -Third is my breeding stock. Some would say I have a good amount of rats, but some may think, "Why don't you have more?" Most of my rats are considered my pets/breeders, but I do have quite a few retired or personal rats I've never bred. And there is a reason why I breed a select few of the rats I currently own: I want to make sure any rats I bring into the world come from healthy parents with good dispositions! Not saying that some of my rats are sickly or have bad temperaments, but I want the best of the best quality for any babies born! I don't want to produce a litter I think will be more predisposed to illnesses or a litter that is more skittish around people. -Fourth is space. I've fluctuated in numbers over the years. At times, I could handle more rats and after awhile, I felt it was best to keep my numbers lower. With less rats, I can spend more time with them and any litters I have! I'm picky with who I hold back and if I decide to adopt from another breed

The Struggles of Coda

When your human makes you work for treats... Coda's height doesn't stop him from snacking! My standard-sized rats can reach with ease!

Egad! A second post in one day?! I've decided I'll do my very best to at least make one post a day! (: Did some cage cleaning today and I was so fortunate to get a surprise in the mail! One of my past adopters, all the way from Colorado, sent me 5 new rat hammocks! This adopter had 6 girls from me, but is sadly down to her last one :( Even though it's been nearly 2 years since I've been in CO, she keeps and touch and I do my best to help with whatever I can! <3 She adopted 4 related girls from the humane society and had a few questions for me, unsure if these ratties would accept her sweet, old lady. Needless to say, they're all getting along and everyone is happy! <3 There are quite a few of you who may follow my page but live too far away to adopt from me (or maybe you just admire looking at cute rat pictures)! And a good chunk of you adopted from me when I lived in CO and MN, but still stick around! Whatever it is, I appreciate you <3 That being said, I just got welcomed to the Facebook Performance Bonus Program! (: I had to do a little research to figure out what it entailed, but it seems like I might be able to make a little extra cash for the rattery! <3 How can you help? Just keep doing what you do! (: Like, comment, interact, and share my posts! <3 Again, I'll be posting frequently and have lots of exciting posts, pictures, and videos I'll be sharing soon! <3 Please enjoy a small video of some of my girlies <3 And if this post popped up on your timeline, please answer this question and comment below! What are your rats names? (:

Meet Oliver, the very last of my quadruple rehome! ❤️ He was given back to me with his 3 cagemates when one of them started to pick on everyone. Oliver is a very sweet, quiet, and now shy boy. He used to have quite the personality, but he acts as if he is depressed with the changes he went through :( He currently resides with 4 of my younger males and despite them welcoming him with open paws, he still seems anxious. As far as his relationship with humans, Oliver is a very calm, sweet, loving boy. He is an absolute angel who would never hurt a fly! He will lay with you for hours! And like his cagemates, he was raised with LOTS of out-of-cage time and knows how to behave. I would love for him to go to a home with other calm-mannered rats (and he seems to do really well with my calm dwarf males). And would be perfect going to a home with children! Please reach out if you think you can provide Oliver with a loving home! ❤️

Went to his new home ❤️ Meet Hamilton! A special rat looking for a special home ❤️ Hamilton is an extremely rare case. He was born solo, with absolutely no siblings on 3/19/23 (though he was raised with two other small litters). He found a lovely home with one of the rats he was raised alongside and thrived wonderfully! He was definitely dubbed as the favorite and was spoiled endlessly ❤️ Two more boys joined that same mischief and things went well for a good while. At around the time Hamilton hit 9 months old, he started to pick on his 3 cage mates. They were all switched around and things would end up good for awhile, but then Hamilton would act out again! The adopter was worried about the other boys, but adored Hamilton all the same. She thought it was best to find new homes for all of them, hoping they could all find a new harmony (you may have seen his brothers looking for homes recently). Hamilton was returned to me with much reluctance. Usually, I don't tolerate rats who pick on others, but he is an absolute WONDERFUL rat. He has been raised to be out of his cage everyday, either lounging on a desk, a lap, or a shoulder. He is extremely loving and would never harm a human soul. He is a kissy, loving boy who would be good for a family who would be able to provide him with lots of love and affection. He even does well with cats and dogs! His confidence is overflowing and he is gentle as can be. If you're looking for a lap rat you can do anything with, Hamilton is your guy ❤️ I am waiving his adoption fee for anyone who can provide him with a home. I'm really looking for anyone who would be willing to neuter him or have him live with a spayed female; but if you're a certain case who could truly give this little guy your time (especially if you work from home), I might consider. Please reach out if you're interested in this lovely boy! ❤️ Here is Hamilton lounging on one of our countless cat/rat/ferret trees. He loves to kiss and loves

Merry Christmas Eve and Happy Holidays!!! The last of this year's babies were scooped up today and they took a piece of my heart with them :( ❤️ But I'm so excited for their new life! ❤️ I'm so glad the teeny dwarf boys got to stay together ❤️ I'm still waiting on litters. The girls I paired look "round" but I'm also starting to think they might have just put on a little weight for the winter (as we all have)! I've never had such a difficult time with breeding! :( I might start posting "scheduled posts", just since I've been so darn busy! Most of my posts have just been updates and I want to post more cute and/or informative rat content! ❤️ Anyway, I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season! ❤️ Bundle up and share your sweater with a stinky rat! ❤️