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Lessons learned from our experiences letting people adopt Roof Rats as pets
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Happy and Brave Rat with Mangled Paw has Love!
The Domestication of Roof Rats (Rattus rattus)
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…
The Domestication of the Roof Rat
Walter visits the vet for a check-up!
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.
Treating Rats with a respiratory infection. Medicines and common symptoms.
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.
A very special home needed for a very special rat.
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.
Rat breeders: free Rattus rattus breeding pairs available
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.
Basic Roof Rat handling techniques
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…
The Pet Savvy writes about Roof Rats and Brian
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…