Can I adopt just one rat?
If you are adopting a juvenile/adult, you may take them home by themselves. If you are adopting a baby, you must adopt in pairs at the least. It's a very stressful experience for these babies and having a sibling/same-aged rat with them will make the move less scary and quarantine less lonely.
Will you take in my rats?
Although this was a service I offered in the past, I no longer accept rats that were not bred by me. If you have rats you need to re-home, try posting on Craigslist or Facebook. Contact local shelters. Ask friends and family. I cannot take random rats in, I'm sorry, it is simply too risky.
Will you take back rats I have adopted from you?
This is the only case in which I will take in rats. If you need a home for the rats you have adopted from me, please get in touch. I am almost always able to take them back as long as I have the space for quarantine.
Do you believe in culling?
Yes, responsible breeders do cull rats if needed. Although culling is done very infrequently in my rattery, it is done if it's necessary. For example, aggressive rats (if any were to pop up), FTT rats, and severely sick rats will get culled. I do occasionally cull down litters if they are too big for the mother to properly care for.
Can I come play with the rats before deciding who I want to adopt?
Unfortunately, (although I have been asked countless times!) I do not allow adopters to handle the rats prior to adoption day. Reservations are held online and you may reserve based on physical appearance. You can ask me about their individual temperaments and I will do my best to describe each rat. But, I don't let adopters into the rat room and I don't let adopters handle all the rats. The health risks are too high.
How soon can I handle my new rats?
Right away! Its important to get the rats used to you from the moment you bring them home. Take them out of their cage frequently (even if they are still nervous). The best thing you can do for your rats is exude confidence and love. Speak to them often, feed treats, reward them for being with you. As babies, moving homes will be very difficult and everything becomes intimidating. Don't get frustrated with them if they are nervous or jumpy, this is all new to your rats. The more you handle, the faster they will settle in.
Are your rats friendly?
Breeding lovable, squishy, inquisitive, and handleable rats are what I have always strived for. I place temperament and health above all else and will not adopt out rats that are anything less than what I wish to represent my rattery. The rats coming from me will have a temperament guarantee, meaning I can guarantee they will be friendly and handleable. Biting is never tolerated and this is not something you ever have to worry about when adopting from me. I breed to raise the standards, not just meet them.