You’re 18 or older and fill out an application when it’s opened! Minors must have a legal guardian fill out all forms and acompany to pickup.
You’ve displayed leg work and research done on keeping rats, up to date care, etc, as well as respected information and guidance I’ve provided.
Your application is filled out fully and honestly! Lack of doing so will result in the application being denied.
You’ve sent time stamped and dated photos of your cage setup to me via FB or email!
I’ve messaged you to approve your application and setup and go over any questions!
You then get to reserve rats when they’re posted, with a non-refundable deposit.
We setup a time for you to get your rats!
HEALTH GUARANTEE
I guarantee the rats you purchase are of the correct and same sex.
I guarantee rats leaving my rattery are healthy and parasite free to the best of my knowledge. All rats will have been treated with preventative Revolution prior to going home.
New home sniffles are normal for the first week or so and are caused by large stressors and changes in environment. Rats will be sent home with a small care kit to aid in this new home transition.
Females are guaranteed to not be pregnant upon leaving, or to have been paired with any males prior to leaving.
Rats are to be kept on the appropriate bedding with adequate ammonia and odor control. Rats kept on Carefresh/fluffy paper or fleece alone will automatically void and respiratory health guarantee.
Failure to properly quarantine new rats from existing rats will void any health guarantee. This includes bringing in new rats from other sources than my rattery.
Proper quarantine involves 6 weeks, minimum, in a separate airspace. No shared supplies or cross handling between groups. This means handling new rats last in the day as well.
Quarantine is essential for the health and well being of the new rats and your current rats. Stress from moving can cause flareups of a vairety of issues. It also helps prevent possible pathogens or parasites from transferring to either party from said stress, or with possible asymptomatic carriers.
I may offer return or replacement at my discretion, on a case-by-case basis.
RECOMMENDATIONS
CAGES
Critter Nation Single – Suitable for multiple rats (4-8 standard size, based on sex and energy levels). Modifiable with Lowes/Home Depot Cement Mixing Tub to allow for a deep base pan for loose bedding. Totes and cat litter trays can be found to fit the shelf dimensions too! Fantastic cage, easy to clean, double opening doors, sturdy, and easy to add on to for more rats later. 1/2″ bar spacing!
Prevue528 – Lovely cage for a small group of 2-4 standard rats (bigger than it looks). Excellent height and a large amount of floor space. Sturdy and customizable. 1/2″ bar spacing,
Homemade bin cages – Super customizable, stackable, connectable. 110+qt with few ridges to prevent chewing. Inexpensive to make and durable.
All Living Things Rat Starter Kit – Petco – Suitable for 3-4 rats comfortably. Nice deep base pan. 1/2″ bar spacing
Martins cages – they’re currently working on their models and becoming more buyer accessible due to Covid!