
Should you get a male or female rat? Are adults or babies better? How to prepare for a pet rat?
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Poor rat’s paw was chewed by his cage mate, but he’s still brave, friendly and loveable!
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How we got started We were originally somewhat well known Norway rat breeders in Southern California. So, so when people found orphaned “baby rats”, they often brought them to us to rescue. At first we didn’t realize that these rats were an entirely different species than the domestic variety. But, when we did notice that…
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The domestication of Roof Rats (Rattus rattus): why we started and how we did it.
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Fellow rat breeders: help us ensure the survival of our line of domesticated Roof Rats! Free breeding pairs available for local pickup or we will help you arrange shipping.
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Fellow rat breeders: help us ensure the survival of our line of domesticated Roof Rats! Free breeding pairs available for local pickup or we will help you arrange shipping.
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Fellow rat breeders: help us ensure the survival of our line of domesticated Roof Rats! Free breeding pairs available for local pickup or we will help you arrange shipping.
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Fellow rat breeders: help us ensure the survival of our line of domesticated Roof Rats! Free breeding pairs available for local pickup or we will help you arrange shipping.
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Getting your rat to do what you want! In this video, I demonstrate how to pick up both adult and baby Roof Rats, how to hold and handle them, what happens if they jump, and how to put them back in their cage. Special thanks to Debbie and her daughters for helping us make this…
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Roof Rats are in the news! Eddie Chevrel, animal journalist and founder of ThePetSavvy, has written a fascinating article about keeping Roof Rats as pets. Read: All About Roof Rats (Ratus Ratus) – Care Tips From a Breeder The Pet Savvy has also published an exclusive interview with Brian, the founder of Pet Roof Rats…
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