PRICING
All of our rats are sold in same sex pairs or trios ONLY.
WE DO NOT SELL SINGLE RATS TO PET HOMES!
Rats are $40 each (so $80 a pair and $120 a trio).
If you are a breeder and are interested in babies, we are always open to discuss trading. Please ask!
WE DO NOT SELL SINGLE RATS TO PET HOMES!
Rats are $40 each (so $80 a pair and $120 a trio).
If you are a breeder and are interested in babies, we are always open to discuss trading. Please ask!
LOCATION
We are located in Baltimore, Maryland.
**We do not ship rats at this time.**
PLEASE NOTE!
We accept:
PayPal
Square
Zelle
Cash App
Venmo
Cash
PayPal
Square
Zelle
Cash App
Venmo
Cash
NEW- RULE ABOUT CARRIERS-
As of 10/7/2022, any inappropriate carriers will not be allowed at pickup. NO EXCEPTIONS. They are not safe for rats for a variety of reasons and I will no longer allow my babies to leave in them. Part of adopting animals means using correct carriers and cages for them at all times. I don’t care if it’s “worked in the past”, it does not work for me.
If you post a pic of one of the first set of carriers in your application
IT WILL BE DENIED.
Breeding Ethics
All of my rats are pets first and foremost. They will all be cared for appropriately and be part of the family. All are housed in appropriate sized cages with solid bottoms. No rat will be housed alone except under certain circumstances, such as a doe ready to give birth. (And I have been leaving dads with the moms a lot more to help the female out with the babies, and to ease any loneliness mom may have.) I DO THIS BECAUSE IT WORKS FOR ME. If you do not agree with this, that’s fine. Move on and find another breeder to adopt from.
All are given rodent safe bedding and toys. All are fed an appropriate diet according to their age, sex, and breeding status. All are given human contact and are checked daily for any change in their health. If such changes are found, they are brought to a rodent vet within a reasonable amount of time.
I breed to improve the species, and strive to breed healthier, longer-lived pets. I do not breed aggressive animals, or ones that have genetic illnesses. All rats have Mycoplasma, aka Myco; however some are more prone to flare-ups and complications due to the Myco. I do not breed "just to breed" or to make more of a certain color- each litter has a goal and a purpose and if it does not conform to my goal, the litter is adopted as pet only and my animals and goals are re-evaluated. Any rat deemed not worthy to reproduce are adopted out as pet only and/or spayed/neutered. (This is not to say that temperamentally unsound rats are fixed and sent to pet homes. This means rats I don’t keep for breeding due to a long face, or incorrect ears, or whatever isn’t ‘per standard’ that is an improvement on my current breeders. I recently saw someone dogging me for my comment so I’m explaining. If you still have questions, COME TO ME ABOUT IT don’t just complain and put me down without knowing the whole story.) I wean male rat pups at 6 weeks of age, and try to leave females with mom until adopted or permanently (if staying here), unless mom is really worn out from the litter. No rat pup will be weaned prior to 4 weeks (unless by unforeseen circumstances). WE WILL BE CHANGING OUR ADOPTION AGE TO 8 WEEKS ON JANUARY 1, 2024. Therefor, we will no longer allow a rat pup be adopted prior to 8 weeks of age. Dwarf will not be adopted until 12 weeks of age. NO EXCEPTIONS! Does will not be overbred, and I strive to give each doe ample rest in between litters. However, certain circumstances may call for a shorter rest period between litters.
I strive to be knowledgeable in the varieties I choose to breed. I will strive to use correct terminology in every instance possible. Rarely do I adopt out breeding animals. Any that do go to breeding homes are sent with a pedigree of at least 3 generations unless other terms have been agreed upon. No BSS-bred rats adopted as breeders can have their offspring adopted as breeders for 4-5 generations (roughly two to two and a half years time, depending on the line) without the permission of BSS. Breeders will be required to sign a contract stating so and it will be enforced. This gives the new breeder time to learn the line and “make it their own” before sending any out as breeders.
I will ONLY adopt rats in same sex pairs (or more). I strongly advise quarantining any new rats IN A SEPARATE AIR SPACE AS YOUR CURRENT RATS for at least 4 weeks time. (If you have questions regarding quarantine, please ask.) I do not feel it's fair for the baby alone for 4 weeks while in quarantine. Rats are social creatures and need companionship. If you do not have rats at home, you MUST adopt at least a same sex pair.
You must fill out an adoption questionnaire before being considered to adopt. Go to my "Forms" page and fill it out.
All are given rodent safe bedding and toys. All are fed an appropriate diet according to their age, sex, and breeding status. All are given human contact and are checked daily for any change in their health. If such changes are found, they are brought to a rodent vet within a reasonable amount of time.
I breed to improve the species, and strive to breed healthier, longer-lived pets. I do not breed aggressive animals, or ones that have genetic illnesses. All rats have Mycoplasma, aka Myco; however some are more prone to flare-ups and complications due to the Myco. I do not breed "just to breed" or to make more of a certain color- each litter has a goal and a purpose and if it does not conform to my goal, the litter is adopted as pet only and my animals and goals are re-evaluated. Any rat deemed not worthy to reproduce are adopted out as pet only and/or spayed/neutered. (This is not to say that temperamentally unsound rats are fixed and sent to pet homes. This means rats I don’t keep for breeding due to a long face, or incorrect ears, or whatever isn’t ‘per standard’ that is an improvement on my current breeders. I recently saw someone dogging me for my comment so I’m explaining. If you still have questions, COME TO ME ABOUT IT don’t just complain and put me down without knowing the whole story.) I wean male rat pups at 6 weeks of age, and try to leave females with mom until adopted or permanently (if staying here), unless mom is really worn out from the litter. No rat pup will be weaned prior to 4 weeks (unless by unforeseen circumstances). WE WILL BE CHANGING OUR ADOPTION AGE TO 8 WEEKS ON JANUARY 1, 2024. Therefor, we will no longer allow a rat pup be adopted prior to 8 weeks of age. Dwarf will not be adopted until 12 weeks of age. NO EXCEPTIONS! Does will not be overbred, and I strive to give each doe ample rest in between litters. However, certain circumstances may call for a shorter rest period between litters.
I strive to be knowledgeable in the varieties I choose to breed. I will strive to use correct terminology in every instance possible. Rarely do I adopt out breeding animals. Any that do go to breeding homes are sent with a pedigree of at least 3 generations unless other terms have been agreed upon. No BSS-bred rats adopted as breeders can have their offspring adopted as breeders for 4-5 generations (roughly two to two and a half years time, depending on the line) without the permission of BSS. Breeders will be required to sign a contract stating so and it will be enforced. This gives the new breeder time to learn the line and “make it their own” before sending any out as breeders.
I will ONLY adopt rats in same sex pairs (or more). I strongly advise quarantining any new rats IN A SEPARATE AIR SPACE AS YOUR CURRENT RATS for at least 4 weeks time. (If you have questions regarding quarantine, please ask.) I do not feel it's fair for the baby alone for 4 weeks while in quarantine. Rats are social creatures and need companionship. If you do not have rats at home, you MUST adopt at least a same sex pair.
You must fill out an adoption questionnaire before being considered to adopt. Go to my "Forms" page and fill it out.
Adoption Information
*MY AVERAGE WAIT TIME FOR RAT BABIES IS 3-5 MONTHS.* I only breed when I have the space to do so. The females are pregnant for 3 weeks and then nurse for 6 weeks. Once weaned, I keep the babies for anywhere from an additional teo to six weeks. (This means babies will not be adoptable until 8-12 weeks of age, depending on size.) Sometimes it takes longer than usual to decide on my keepers, but I want to make sure I keep the best babies for breeding. I also am constantly watching their temperaments and if any do not pass my rigorous testing, they will not be adopted out. When I pair rats, I cannot guarantee females will accept a male or become pregnant just because I pair them. Rats are not breeding machines and Mother Nature has the final say as to if and when we are blessed with babies.
**Baby rats can go through a skittish phase between 6 and 12 weeks of age. Everything is new to them and a lot changes as they wean from mom and siblings. They can become jumpy and afraid of almost everything. Please be aware of this. I can rehome babies as early as 8 weeks of age or wait until as late as 12 weeks. It just depends on the litter.**
Any rat going home as pet only WILL NOT BE BRED. If you are interested in breeding, fill out our breeder questionnaire and things can be discussed further. I have no objections to helping a new breeder out as long as they’re breeding to improve the species. Please email me and we can discuss proper breeding. I am open to mentoring new breeders if they are open to learning.
I cannot guarantee at what age I will make my decisions on what rats (if any) are staying at BSS. I need to make sure I make the best decisions on who stays here as breeders, so please bear with me. Once my keepers are chosen, I will post availables in my Facebook group (https://m.facebook.com/groups/1058389020987109) for adopters to contact me with their selections. Adoptions will be done by my wait list first, then on a first come, first served basis (you MUST be approved before being allowed to reserve babies). ALL MONIES PAID ARE NON REFUNDABLE!! If you do not make arrangements to pick up your babies in a reasonable amount of time (1 weeks time unless other arrangements are agreed upon), they will be put back up for adoption. No exceptions.
For the health and safety of my animals, I DO NOT allow visitors. I have pictures on my web site so potential adopters can see babies. I can also do skype and FaceTime if they want to see babies more specifically. Rat illnesses are airborne and I cannot guarantee where someone was or wasn't prior to entering my home. I've dealt with rodent viruses before and lost over half my colony; I will not risk exposing my babies to that again. Please understand this is a common thing with rat breeders. Dogs and cats can be vaccinated against most viruses- there are no vaccines for rats, and therefor I keep my Rodentry closed to visitors. We also rarely have non rodent-owning guests over for this reason.
The new adopter is responsible for at least a 4 week quarantine of their new babies in a separate air-space as the current rat residents; however many adopters do not do this, and I cannot go around "policing" them to make sure it's done. If you do or don't do it is up to you. Rat illnesses are airborne so if the rats share air space, any illness the rats have will be shared. At the time of adoption, all rats are healthy unless stated otherwise. When rats change environments, sometimes they get sneezy. This is referred to as "new shed syndrome", the name borrowed from the mouse fancy. A new environment and new smells, bedding, allergens, etc can cause a stressed rodent to fall ill. Any change can cause stress to a rodent- they are a prey animal and thrive on routine. It usually passes without treatment; however you must be aware sometimes they need medical care by a vet if it doesn't go away on its own. Again, the new adopter is responsible for this. If you cannot afford treatment, I will take the animal back and have it treated, and you will forfeit the animals and any monies paid.
If at ANY time in that rats' life you find yourself unable or unwilling to care for it or you do not want it any more for whatever reason, you are to contact BSS IMMEDIATELY. I will take it back.
At this time I have decided to forego viral testing unless something happens that changes my mind on that. If you do not agree with this, you are free to look elsewhere for rats. As with any other animal/human relationship, if a human in the household falls ill they need to see a doctor, especially if one is immunocompromised.
BSS RATTERY WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE for any health issues that arise in any humans or any other animals in contact with our rats.
**Baby rats can go through a skittish phase between 6 and 12 weeks of age. Everything is new to them and a lot changes as they wean from mom and siblings. They can become jumpy and afraid of almost everything. Please be aware of this. I can rehome babies as early as 8 weeks of age or wait until as late as 12 weeks. It just depends on the litter.**
Any rat going home as pet only WILL NOT BE BRED. If you are interested in breeding, fill out our breeder questionnaire and things can be discussed further. I have no objections to helping a new breeder out as long as they’re breeding to improve the species. Please email me and we can discuss proper breeding. I am open to mentoring new breeders if they are open to learning.
I cannot guarantee at what age I will make my decisions on what rats (if any) are staying at BSS. I need to make sure I make the best decisions on who stays here as breeders, so please bear with me. Once my keepers are chosen, I will post availables in my Facebook group (https://m.facebook.com/groups/1058389020987109) for adopters to contact me with their selections. Adoptions will be done by my wait list first, then on a first come, first served basis (you MUST be approved before being allowed to reserve babies). ALL MONIES PAID ARE NON REFUNDABLE!! If you do not make arrangements to pick up your babies in a reasonable amount of time (1 weeks time unless other arrangements are agreed upon), they will be put back up for adoption. No exceptions.
For the health and safety of my animals, I DO NOT allow visitors. I have pictures on my web site so potential adopters can see babies. I can also do skype and FaceTime if they want to see babies more specifically. Rat illnesses are airborne and I cannot guarantee where someone was or wasn't prior to entering my home. I've dealt with rodent viruses before and lost over half my colony; I will not risk exposing my babies to that again. Please understand this is a common thing with rat breeders. Dogs and cats can be vaccinated against most viruses- there are no vaccines for rats, and therefor I keep my Rodentry closed to visitors. We also rarely have non rodent-owning guests over for this reason.
The new adopter is responsible for at least a 4 week quarantine of their new babies in a separate air-space as the current rat residents; however many adopters do not do this, and I cannot go around "policing" them to make sure it's done. If you do or don't do it is up to you. Rat illnesses are airborne so if the rats share air space, any illness the rats have will be shared. At the time of adoption, all rats are healthy unless stated otherwise. When rats change environments, sometimes they get sneezy. This is referred to as "new shed syndrome", the name borrowed from the mouse fancy. A new environment and new smells, bedding, allergens, etc can cause a stressed rodent to fall ill. Any change can cause stress to a rodent- they are a prey animal and thrive on routine. It usually passes without treatment; however you must be aware sometimes they need medical care by a vet if it doesn't go away on its own. Again, the new adopter is responsible for this. If you cannot afford treatment, I will take the animal back and have it treated, and you will forfeit the animals and any monies paid.
If at ANY time in that rats' life you find yourself unable or unwilling to care for it or you do not want it any more for whatever reason, you are to contact BSS IMMEDIATELY. I will take it back.
At this time I have decided to forego viral testing unless something happens that changes my mind on that. If you do not agree with this, you are free to look elsewhere for rats. As with any other animal/human relationship, if a human in the household falls ill they need to see a doctor, especially if one is immunocompromised.
BSS RATTERY WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE for any health issues that arise in any humans or any other animals in contact with our rats.