Arizona Rat Breeder
Rattie & Mattie's Rattery
Arizona Fancy Rat Breeder
Located in Bullhead City
Hello,
My name is Amanda.
Rats have been in my life for 11 wonderful years. For those that don't want to do the math that's since 1998!
Since I have been enslaved by these small bundles of joy I have done a LOT of research on health, genetics, and basic rat care, as well as comparing their lives in the wild next to their lives as rulers over their humans, and I have tried to give them the BEST of both worlds, so that they will develop as sweet and well adjusted happy rats. Also we're always switching out rat toys so that they are NEVER bored, no two pictures or visits here will ever look the same, as we continually switch around toys and cages trying to ensure that our lil rattie buddies are happy.
My name is Amanda.
Rats have been in my life for 11 wonderful years. For those that don't want to do the math that's since 1998!
Since I have been enslaved by these small bundles of joy I have done a LOT of research on health, genetics, and basic rat care, as well as comparing their lives in the wild next to their lives as rulers over their humans, and I have tried to give them the BEST of both worlds, so that they will develop as sweet and well adjusted happy rats. Also we're always switching out rat toys so that they are NEVER bored, no two pictures or visits here will ever look the same, as we continually switch around toys and cages trying to ensure that our lil rattie buddies are happy.
Please make sure to read ALL of the important pages about obtaining RAMR rats.
About RAMR, and Adoption Information.
If you have never adopted rats from us, you MUST fill out a questionnaire.
I carefully match up which parents will bring out the healthiest, best tempered babies.
Most of the time though my rats all have the best temperaments and are super healthy, so I will choose who will bring out the prettiest babies. Because here at RAMR we want the BEST health and temperaments we can get!
ALL rats MUST be adopted in pairs, I WILL NOT adopt a rat out alone unless you can prove that you already have a rat of the SAME gender, so PLEASE do NOT ask if you want only one rat with no buddy!
Rats are VERY social creatures and NEED a companion while you are at work or school, or away from home for the day/night, and they really like a snuggling buddy when they sleep, and a buddy to play and groom.
These rats are born and raised in groups and need that their whole lives. Just because you have more then one does NOT mean that they won't bond with you! They take their humans into their colony and LOVE people when they are raised right, or shown that you love them!
I ask that a nontoxic bedding be used such as CritterCare, CareFresh, Aspen, Yesterday's News or something similar.
Bedding such as Cedar and Pine are highly toxic to a small animal's fragile respiratory system. they can cause lung damage and flare up Mycoplasma (Myco), damage the liver and decrease the immune response, which can lead to decreasing our time with our rats. Sure it may smell good, but would you sacrifice your life just to smell a certain way? I would hope not! If a rats cage is NOT over crowded and is cleaned properly then your cage won't smell bad, and you won't need to chance their life by using the cheap stuff that will shorten your lil buddies life and cause problems.
I also ask that if a rat is injured or sick, that it be seen by a vet. If you are ill, there is a good chance you will go to the doctor's to get better. Please do the same for your animals! It is every bit as important that they go to the vet, as you go to the doctor.
All good breeders agree on those three requirements (adopt in pairs, use safe bedding, and veterinary care). Also when pets are going to children under 18 years of age, it is STILL the parents responsibility to see to the rats welfare (well that's really their job anyhow, to make sure they are taken care of!). It is the parents responsibility to make sure that the rats are taken out for playtime, given fresh water, and food EVERYDAY, and clean bedding and veterinary care if needed.
RAMR Moose
Bedding such as Cedar and Pine are highly toxic to a small animal's fragile respiratory system. they can cause lung damage and flare up Mycoplasma (Myco), damage the liver and decrease the immune response, which can lead to decreasing our time with our rats. Sure it may smell good, but would you sacrifice your life just to smell a certain way? I would hope not! If a rats cage is NOT over crowded and is cleaned properly then your cage won't smell bad, and you won't need to chance their life by using the cheap stuff that will shorten your lil buddies life and cause problems.
I also ask that if a rat is injured or sick, that it be seen by a vet. If you are ill, there is a good chance you will go to the doctor's to get better. Please do the same for your animals! It is every bit as important that they go to the vet, as you go to the doctor.
All good breeders agree on those three requirements (adopt in pairs, use safe bedding, and veterinary care). Also when pets are going to children under 18 years of age, it is STILL the parents responsibility to see to the rats welfare (well that's really their job anyhow, to make sure they are taken care of!). It is the parents responsibility to make sure that the rats are taken out for playtime, given fresh water, and food EVERYDAY, and clean bedding and veterinary care if needed.
RAMR Moose
I really recommend wire cages for better ventilation vs. aquariums. Cages like these make it easy to hang hammocks and toys and your rats can better interact with you through the bars. Yes I do use tanks here for my mums and sometimes for my adults. If a tank is used we have mesh lids and the rats spend more time out of the cage then in.
I love all my rats and to see them go to good, loving homes. To some one who will love and spoil them every bit as much as I do, if not more!
If you can no longer keep your rat(s) from RAMR then you MUST contact me and let me know and I WILL take them back in. If I find out that you could no longer keep them and did not contact me, I will fine you with a minimum of 200 dollars, because I really DO care about what happens to my babies, I like to know where they are, their healthy and how happy they are. Like any breeder should I CARE about my rats! I created that life and I WILL take responsibility for that until they pass on.
I love all my rats and to see them go to good, loving homes. To some one who will love and spoil them every bit as much as I do, if not more!
If you can no longer keep your rat(s) from RAMR then you MUST contact me and let me know and I WILL take them back in. If I find out that you could no longer keep them and did not contact me, I will fine you with a minimum of 200 dollars, because I really DO care about what happens to my babies, I like to know where they are, their healthy and how happy they are. Like any breeder should I CARE about my rats! I created that life and I WILL take responsibility for that until they pass on.
Here at RAMR, I try my hardest not to have too many litters per year, as I do have alot of pet only rats (rescues, retired breeders what have you), but I do have 3-4 litters at a time sometimes. I will NOT produce any litters if I do not think they will not get the best of my attention, I spend nearly all day, playing with my rats as I do house work, and often I am cleaning house with 2 or 3 of them on my shoulders or in pockets or where ever they decided to chill while I am doing things. Normally RAMR only has about 10 litters a year, some times were as high as 30. 9 out of 10 times I will have the parents and grandparents here, somce times I have great grandparents even. It's not often that I will adopt out retired breeders, but sometimes it's necessary to be able to better the pet rat species, it's difficult to have EVERY rat you have ever kept for breeding.
My cousin had once adopted 8 rats from me (5 girls and 3 boys) and she had kept them seperate for a while, well turns out that she was an animal hoarder, she later brought me 95 rats (she kept the males and females together) and EVERY rat old enough to be pregnant WAS pregant, well add that to the 30 I had here of my own, (available babies, and my keepers) plus a couple of litters on the way, I was sky rocketed to over 300 rats. Now can you imagine if I had kept all the rats that I had used for breeding and what came from my cousin? I had to adopt out alot of my retired loves and my rats from my cousin just to get things under control, but you know, EVERY rat got out of the cage play time, EVERYDAY, and they were spoiled out going babies (EVERY rat went to loving homes, no RAMR rat should EVER be found in a petstore). So you see sometimes it is essential to adopt out retired breeders.
My cousin had once adopted 8 rats from me (5 girls and 3 boys) and she had kept them seperate for a while, well turns out that she was an animal hoarder, she later brought me 95 rats (she kept the males and females together) and EVERY rat old enough to be pregnant WAS pregant, well add that to the 30 I had here of my own, (available babies, and my keepers) plus a couple of litters on the way, I was sky rocketed to over 300 rats. Now can you imagine if I had kept all the rats that I had used for breeding and what came from my cousin? I had to adopt out alot of my retired loves and my rats from my cousin just to get things under control, but you know, EVERY rat got out of the cage play time, EVERYDAY, and they were spoiled out going babies (EVERY rat went to loving homes, no RAMR rat should EVER be found in a petstore). So you see sometimes it is essential to adopt out retired breeders.
For our main diet we feed them:
Canidae All Life Stages Dog Food,
Barley, Banana Chips, Dried Fruits,
Rice and Wheat Puffs (not much)
Honey Nut Cheerios,
Honey & Oat Blenders,
Green & Yellow Split Peas,
Rotini & Fiori Noodles,
Texas Hold 'em Mix (pretzels, corn biscuits, rye biscuits)
Lab Blocks
Our Moms get the same mix as above but with a few extra things added in to get them more nutrients:
Purina One Kitten Food, as well as some higher protein treats.
Canidae All Life Stages Dog Food,
Barley, Banana Chips, Dried Fruits,
Rice and Wheat Puffs (not much)
Honey Nut Cheerios,
Honey & Oat Blenders,
Green & Yellow Split Peas,
Rotini & Fiori Noodles,
Texas Hold 'em Mix (pretzels, corn biscuits, rye biscuits)
Lab Blocks
Our Moms get the same mix as above but with a few extra things added in to get them more nutrients:
Purina One Kitten Food, as well as some higher protein treats.
This
Mixture gives them every thing they need, and they really seem to like
it,over our other tried mixes. It also gives them Lots of variety.
Along with this mix they also get fresh and/or Frozen Fruits and Veggies, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Some Leftovers from our dinners on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Saturdays get a different treat altogether.
Along with this mix they also get fresh and/or Frozen Fruits and Veggies, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Some Leftovers from our dinners on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Saturdays get a different treat altogether.
And almost on a daily basis they get what ever we had for lunch, which can vary from PeanutButter and Jelly Sandwiches to Teryaki Chicken with Rice.
(just a note, Rats are OMNIVORES, that means they eat meat and plants, so giving them some meat is NOT going to make them vicious, or anything).
My
Ratties get several hours of "out time" a day. During their "Out time"
the rats get toys to play with and treats. Plus full body look overs to
make sure there's no wounds or anything out of the ordinary. Each rat
also gets their own Personal out time to ensure they get the attention
they need. Where they can crawl around on me or the couch next to me.
Currently
I stay at home, so there is lots of time for them. And when my
roommates 5 kids are home from school that rats have even more out time.
When the rats aren't out and about they getting their lovin's through the bars and kisses with the door open, and lots of attention when we walk by, we almost always stop and giving some love.
When the rats aren't out and about they getting their lovin's through the bars and kisses with the door open, and lots of attention when we walk by, we almost always stop and giving some love.
I am always available to answer your rat questions. Just send me an e-mail:
