How do I find rat breeders in my area?
To find a breeder near you, check the following:
- AFRMA Breeder’s List.
- Rat Breeder Directory.
- The Rat Fan Club – Rat Breeders (however, a lot of breeders listed are no longer breeding)
- AFRMA Links Page (for clubs near you)
- AFRMA Directory (included in membership)
How much are rats from a breeder?
Private breeders often buy their first rats from retail stores then selectively breed them for several generations. Called Fancy rats, these creatures are bred to be friendly and curious companions. Their price can range from $25 to $100 each, depending on the length of its family tree.
What is a Siamese rat?
It is also why Siamese rats are darker in the winter than they are in the summer. The AFRMA standard describes them as “Body color to be medium beige gradually and evenly shaded over saddle and hindquarters towards the belly, being darkest at base of tail. Tail color to extend down the length of the tail.
Are male or female rats better pets?
In the argument of whether male or female rats make better pets, there’s no “right answer.” It all comes down to preference! Female rats tend to be more active, while male rats tend to be more laid back. Depending on your personality and lifestyle, you will likely be drawn to one over the other.
Can rats be potty trained?
They are highly trainable pets. So the answer to this question is yes – rats can be potty trained. Rats will usually defecate in one area of their cage, even if they have no litter box. Getting a rat litter box will help you to keep their cage cleaner, however.
How many babies do Dumbo rats have?
A female Dumbo can have up to six litters a year and as many as 20 kittens in a litter!
Are Dumbo rats cuddly?
They will even try to groom their human companions as if these people were other rats in their “rat pack.” Pet rats love the warmth and contact of their caretakers and are actually very cuddly!
How do you tell if your rat is a Rex?
Rex. Dominant trait: Rex rats have curly hair and whiskers which is curlier as babies. Females tend to lose most of their curl as they grow older, but males tend to keep more of it. A so-called “bad rex” may simply look messy all the time, but you can tell by curly or straight whiskers whether they are truly a rex rat.