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About Us
I am a small time hobby
breeder of Natal rats. I
obtained my first three female
pet Natals in the summer of
2008. They were brought to me
as a gift from my significant
other from North Carolina.
Since then, I have taken in
unwanted and feeder Natal
rats. At one point I had over
20. I adopted out most, but
kept only those I wanted as
pets and to start my breeding
program. I instantly realized
that with time, consistancy,
and love that these animals
would make amazing pets. In
December of 2008, my first
planned Natal rat litter was
born. With only my first
litter, I already had some
amazingly social and beautiful
animals.
Before becoming a breeder, my
significant other and I had
done small pet and exotic
rescue for a combined total of
15 years. We specialized in
domestic rodents, but also
broadened our intake of
animals to snakes, lizards,
and lagomorphs. Today, our
home is sanctuary to over 100
animals of 20 different
species.
Ethical Code:
Like with any animal being
bred, there must be a set of
goals and ethical guidelines
for the breeder. This helps
the breeder stay on track,
helps the animals stay
healthy, and informs potential
adopters that kind of person
the breeder is.
As a breeder, I understand and accept full responsibility of all animals in my breeding program and in my care. I will:
1) Provide all animals in my care with the proper environment including healthy food, proper housing and bedding, mental stimulation and health care.
2) Continue my study and learning of this species and share my knowledge with other breeders and pet owners, and promote and encourage proper pet care to those who wish to learn.
3) Arrange for the proper placement or return of any animal I sell or adopt into a home if it cannot be taken care of in its current home or is no longer wanted.
4)Only breed animals that are at least 4 months of age, in good health and desired temperament. I will not breed or sell animals with diseases or defects without the new owner's knowledge.
5) Discontinue the breeding of animals whom produce young that have a defect or disorder which is detrimental to the animals’ well-being, or temperaments which make them unsuitable as companion animals.
6)Assure that animals I produce have the temperament and health that make them desirable as companion animals.
7) Not sell that animals I sell are under 4 weeks old, ill, or are aggressive. I will only sell/adopt out healthy, sound animals to the best possibly homes.
8)Give full instructions on proper care for the animals sold to the new owners, and give ongoing support to the owners through out the pets' lives.
9) Not knowingly sell a pregnant, nursing, or otherwise sick animal, and will assume full responsibility for any babies or illnesses that occur from this. Furthermore, I will accept any returns from previously sold animals, be it sick, pregnant, nursing, or otherwise healthy.
10)Provide guidance, support, and information to other breeders and pet owners if it is needed.
Breeding Goals
My goals are to bring rodent lovers a unique, highly sought after pet that will enjoy human company as much as the humans enjoy that of their furry friends. At this point, little is known about health issues for natal rats. With them still being wild animals, there are few health issues to be addressed (stomach cancer being number one, followed by papilloma virus.) I only breed the healthiest, most handleable Natals I have. My color and marking goals revolve around the natal rat's wild phenotypes. While pied agouti and cinnamon are the most common seen in the pet and feeder trade, I am working on breeding smooth coat, standard coat, badger, and self with an occasional spot litter. While the way an animal looks should be the least concern of prospective owners, it is part of what attracts us as humans to specific animals. This is why color and marking play such a vital role in my breeding program.
I will generally try to breed two litters at once, the second being a back up. The purpose of the back up litter is specifically to aid in nursing babies, if a mother has more than she can care for, if the mother doesn't lactate, or any other purpose that may arise.
