What is a Harley rat?
Harley in the rat world is a long haired variety. The original ‘Harley’ as she was named, was discovered in 2002. She promptly gave birth to a litter of babies and it was presumed she had been impregnated by a sibling prior to being purchased.
Are male or female rats better?
It’s always best to adopt littermates when possible. Gender: Although all rats have individual personalities, females tend to be smaller, more active, and playful, while males are often larger, more mellow, and snuggly.
Can squirrels and rats mate?
Experts say it is a squirrel struck by hair loss. But websites insist some have mated with inner-city rats resulting in hybrid offspring.
How can you tell if a baby is rodent?
Even a relatively young rat is larger than an adult mouse, which is a key difference between baby rats and mice. In addition, a baby rat’s shape helps with identification. Baby rats have larger heads and feet compared to their bodies, and blunt, stubby heads that differ from an adult mouse’s more balanced proportions.
What is a Harlequin rat?
The Harlequin phenomenon consists of a sudden change in skin colour, resulting in two different body colours, one on each half of the body. Impaired stimulus-induced skin wrinkling. Inflammatory abnormality of the skin + Positive pathergy test. Pruritus +
What is a pearl rat?
Genetically, Pearls are Mink (mm) (Cinnamon Pearls are also mm) rats heterozygous for the Pearl gene (Pepe). Pearl is a lethal dominant which means that rats that have two doses (that is homozygous) of Pearl, either die in utero or possibly very shortly after birth.
How much can you sell baby rats for?
When you purchase rats from a breeder, expect to pay a little more than the average cost. Generally, a rat from a breeder will cost around $30. Keep in mind this price is an average and can vary depending on the type of rat. Occasionally certain types of pet rats will be sold for upwards of $100 each!
When can I buy a pet rat in California?
It is recommended that rats not be purchased before 6 weeks of age, mice 5 weeks. Read the “ Choosing Your New Pet Rats… ” article. See the details below for members to advertise here. California Pet Sellers are required to pay sales tax on California pet sales.
What is a small-scale rat breeder?
We are a small-scale rattery that works with various coat colors and patterns. We strive to produce high-quality rats with good temperaments that will be excellent companions when they go to their furever homes. I am a small-scale breeder who focuses on temperament, health, and conformation first & foremost. My rats are part of the family.
How do I become a Rattery/mousery member?
See the Rattery/Mousery Names page to make sure your Rattery/Mousery name and initials are unique and never been used. We now have forms for new and existing members: Use the online combined membership and breeder’s listing form to submit your membership AND breeder listing.
What should buyers discuss with rodent Breeders?
Buyers should discuss pathogens with breeders and what measures the breeder takes to prevent disease. With any kind of wild rodent there is the possibility of them having parasites or diseases that can be harmful or fatal to other pet rodents or humans.