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Pembroke, KY
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Offering fancy Rats, Mice, Syrian Hamsters, Dormice, Short Tail Opossum, Degus & Guinea pigs.
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07/02/2024

I stopped raising hedgehogs a while back but had always wanted badgers. As luck would have it I found a really sweet boy at the Expo I was at over the weekend. He was the only one she had left. Later as I was walking around another vendor had one female left. What great opportunity I had of getting an unrelated pair under one roof. They are still to young to visit each other. Both are from badger parents. Just wanted to show them off.
FYI: Before you jump to conclusions. These were from two different breeders I have known for years who are located on opposite sides of the country. I ensured they were not related and got the info on the hedgies parents.

06/30/2024

Current female rats as of 6-30-24.

06/30/2024

Current male rats as of 6-30-24.

06/30/2024

Video of availability as of June 29, 2024. Video taken at the Exotic Pet Expo in Southaven MS.
Not shown are Cuy guinea pigs & Syrian hamsters as I have not weaned them yet.

06/19/2024

Tiny black brindle Pomeranian boy born 3-2-24.
Charting to be around 5 pounds.
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Text 931-801-3653
Pembroke KY

06/16/2024

If you have been waiting on polydactel feet Cuys Criollos Mejorados guinea pigs I have some.

This little one was born today and is not available.
I have babies that will be weaned soon.

The Cuys Criollos Mejorados breed have small litters, typically 1 to 3, and will produce once a year maybe twice even when kept in a colony setting.

I have been selectively breeding this breed for 7 years and I am one of few breeders in the country with them. To date I have not found anyone else that breeds pure Cuys Criollos Mejorados in the USA.

It is thought that they were first introduced in the USA in 2010 when Petco brought some in from Peru. These guinea pigs were wild and difficult to tame. Many ended up in shelters as a result. Since then they were most likely discontinued and their availability dwindled.

Through selective breeding my babies are easy to handle, very sweet and vocal.

Cuys Criollos Mejorados are the largest breed of Guinea pigs in the world with females reaching over 2.5 pounds and males over 4 pounds. Some have weighed in as much as 8 pounds in Peru.

My females range from 2 to 3.5 pounds and males 3 to 4.5 pounds.
Though I like them big, I don't focus on super large as it affects health, bone and joint structure as they get older.
In Peru they are raised for food and don't typically live out a long life so size is not an issue.

Average life span is 4 to 6 years which is shorter than their smaller counterparts.

Standard color is red, red with white and cream. Any other colors could indicate they were bred to an American Short Hair which is a much smaller guinea pig.

Non selectively bred guinea pigs such as ones raised for food are extremely wild and difficult to handle and therefore are not known for being a good pet.
It has taken me years to produce babies that are gentle and sweet.

The only thing I notice with my babies that is different from other breeds is their large bone structure, majority are born polydactel (extra toes) and being very vocal.
This is the only breed that is allowed to have polydactel feet and the breed standard.

As with all guinea pigs it is best to keep them in same s*x pairs especially when they are very young.
It is actually illegal in some countries to keep lone guinea pigs.

Once these babies are gone it maybe a while before I have more, so dont sit on the fence to long.

PM me or text 931-801-3653 if interested or would like additional information on the breed.

05/17/2024

This is Abigail. She was abandoned on my farm at around 4 months old. She turned 1 in April. She has been a velcro dog and never goes far without one of her toys. Yesterday she got in a fight with Maggie, one of my pomeranian weighing 5 pounds. Maggie had to be taken to the emergency hospital to have one eye removed due to the injuries. I am completely heartbroken as I have become very attached to Abigail over the year. She sleeps with me in bed and loves to play. I raise pomeranians so have several of them in my house. Unfortunately I can no longer trust her around them. I can't keep her in the yard with my service dog, who is a bernese mountain dog, because she jumps the 4' fence. Also she would not fair well outside during the winter months. Right now I am having to keep her in one of my horse stalls but she is really sad by herself. I don't want to take her to a shelter for fear they may put her down. If you or someone you know can take her and love her I would be so happy.
Needs to be with dogs bigger than her and taken out on leash or under supervision. I don't have kids but she does play rough so I don't recommend she be in a family with young kids.

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05/12/2024

Video of availability taken 5-12-24.
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05/07/2024

Pomeranians born 3-2-24

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05/07/2024

Burmese python hatched Sept 2021.
Male Granite possible het Albino.

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05/04/2024

Pomeranian boys born 3-2-24
One teacup left.

Pembroke KY
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05/04/2024

Super gentle male burmese python.
Hatched September 2021
Granite poss het albino
Have had him since a baby. Have decided to work with pieds and he won't suet my program.
Pembroke KY
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04/20/2024

My Nashville Exotic Pet Expo set up. I had a great time educating new people about a variety of animals. Lots of senior and retired rat boys found new loving homes. I will be in Shepherdsville KY next.

04/10/2024

One of my sweet baby girls. She will melt your heart.

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04/10/2024

Video from Chatanooga TN Expo April 6 & 7, 2024 showing some of my available babies.

04/09/2024

Video of my sweet beanie babies.

04/07/2024

Visited with a couple monkeys yesterday at the expo in Chatanooga TN. They are across from my booth.

03/31/2024

I collect fresh brown eggs everyday. My hens are not given antibiotics or steroids.

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Located in Pembroke KY just 2 miles north of I-24 KY exit 89.

FYI:
Fresh eggs will last around two weeks unrefrigerated and about three months or more in your refrigerator.

Why by fresh locally collected eggs?
A farmer has up to 30 days to package an egg after it's laid. So that means, by law, a commercially sold egg can be two months old by the time you buy it.

How to check if an egg is bad?
Fill a bowl with cold tap water and place your eggs in it. If they sink to the bottom and lay flat on one side, they are fresh and good to eat.
A bad egg will float.

03/29/2024

Female Hairless Syrian Hamsters are ready.

03/24/2024

Powerful photo.

03/07/2024

I may not be very responsive over the next few days.
Eli, my miniature dachshund of 14 years, some how snuck out of the house when I opened the door earlier to run erans. I just found him dead on the side of the road. He got hit by a car. He was my child and I am so broken right now. I took this pic of him with Abigail last night when I was getting ready to go to sleep.

03/06/2024

I have decided to downsize my Guinea pig program.
I plan on keeping my Cuy and Silver Crested.
I am looking for someone who would be interested in taking on my skinnies.
It would be a package deal.
Many originate from some Pigs I had imported years ago.
I have blacks, black & white, agouti, tsw, dalmation, DEW and himilayan. Serious inquiries please I don't have time to entertain tire kickers.

03/03/2024

Pomeranian puppies born 2-29-24. The dark one on the bottom end is a girl. The rest are boys.

ALERT:
I have had to delete a few comments made by "Pomeranian puppies near me ". They are scammers. If you get a message from someone that is not from Rodent Country please do not respond and report it to me with screen shot.

03/01/2024

Video from the Murfreesboro TN pet expo February 24, 2024.
You can view availabilities.
Pembroke KY
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02/21/2024

So I just got this pair of Burmese pythons. I look forward to having some pretty babies down the road.

02/14/2024

Baby button quails are starting to hatch. They are so cute. About the size of a bumble bee.

02/09/2024

Wanted to show off one of my wrinkly squishies. I also like to refer my ratties as beanie babies. For those of you who have gotten rats from me, particularly the boys, than you know what I am talking about.
This boy is a Werewolf.

02/08/2024

My typical day consist of cleaning animal enclosures, feeding, cleaning water bottles, filling water bottles, attending to any sick animals, taking breaks to respond to emails, text, phone calls and appointments with customers.
Eat, sleep, wake up, repeat.
One day a week is dedicated to deliveries, picking up feed, bedding, hay and groceries.
My average work day is 12 to 18 hours. I do get help but this is my typical schedule.
If I have a weekend expo I put in longer hours Monday to Thursday to have everything taken care of before I leave. My help takes care of everything on the expo weekends.

These are some questions I often get:

Person: "So what do you do for a living?"
Me: "I raise a variety of rodents and pocket pets".
Person: "Wow that sounds like a lot of fun and easy work."
Me: Nods and smiles.

Pet parent: "Gosh your so lucky to have all these animals. Your living my dream!"
Me: Nods and smiles

Hobby breeder: "Your just in it for the money. You must be a back yard breeder!"
Me: Stairs and smiles

Tire kicker: "Do you mind sending me pictures of everything you have?"
Me: Yes I do, but I'll do what I can when I have time.

Do you go on vacations? No
Do you watch television? No
Do you go out on social events? No
Are you dating anyone? No I don't have time and finding someone I like that enjoys my full time commitment does not exist.

So why do you do it if there is not much profit and it requires so much of your time?
1. Animals don't talk back and don't cause drama.
2. Animals will love you no matter what.
3. I am passionate about what I do as well as educating people.
4. I suffer from Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue, Conversion Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety. Most of which started after a traumatic brain injury.
The animals force me to get out of bed everyday and stay moving. This has prevented obesity and muscle atrophy from laying in bed all day; which would eventually put me in a wheelchair. Given the choice I would stay in bed most of the day as the pain and fatigue can be unbearable. I try my best to get up everyday and greet everyone with a smile.

02/08/2024

Just finished setting up a couple enclosures for my Madagascar Hissing Cockroach colonies.

Available:
4 sets of 1:1 youngsters
20 young males

These make great pets for kids and as clean up crews in bioactive terrariums.
They are low maintenance and easy to handle.
They don't smell and do not bite.
They eat decaying organic matter, vegetation, fruit, and rotting wood.
They can live up to 5 years.
When scared they will make a low hissing sound.

Pembroke, KY
Text: 931-801-3653

02/04/2024

Took some pics this morning while feeding. Thought I would show off just a couple of my favorite colors and types.
Which one is your favorite?

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Videos

Current female rats as of 6-30-24.

Current male rats as of 6-30-24.

Video of availability as of June 29, 2024. Video taken at the Exotic Pet Expo in Southaven MS. Not shown are Cuy guinea pigs & Syrian hamsters as I have not weaned them yet.

Video of availability taken 5-12-24. Pembroke KY Text: 931-801-3653

Pomeranians born 3-2-24 Text 931-801-3653 Pembroke KY

Burmese python hatched Sept 2021. Male Granite possible het Albino. Text 931-801-3653 Pembroke KY

Video from Chatanooga TN Expo April 6 & 7, 2024 showing some of my available babies.

Video of my sweet beanie babies.

Video from the Murfreesboro TN pet expo February 24, 2024. You can view availabilities. Pembroke KY Text: 931-801-3653

Paducah KY expo video 12-5-23. This video shows end of year availability and specials. Text or message with any interest or questions. Text: 931-801-3653 Pembroke KY

Pics from Murfreesboro TN Pet Expo today 11-11-23.

My baby Dwarf rats playing at the pet expo in Murfreesboro TN on 11-11-23.

Video of the rats at the Murfreesboro TN expo today 11-11-23.

English & Fancy mice at Rodent Country

Abyssinian & American Short Hair California guinea pigs. Rodent Country

Weekly rat cage cleaning video. Sharing this from a friend who got rats from me. I thought it might help some of you who are new to rat ownership. "The wood is dried hawthorn, which is safe for rodents and apparently tasty to chew. Lol. And Edmund has no prey drive and even enjoys being around small animals. So there are zero concerns regarding him and their proximity."

Hairless carriers. PM or text 931-801-3653 Located in Pembroke KY Transport available

Hairless & Hairless Carrier Syrian hamster babies playing. One Hairless and several Carriers in black/white & cream/white. Pembroke KY Text 931-801-3653 Transport available in May