All my rats are handled daily, and kept on Ecobed (sourced locally by me at Hazleton Horse Feeds, but available anywhere that sells horse bedding) to reduce the likelihood of respiratory problems, with paper-based cat litter in the litter trays (which they mostly use!). They are fed on a variation of the Shunamite diet, which currently includes Alpha Herbal Rabbit Deluxe and/or Mr Johnson's Supreme as a base, with added bran flakes, oats, and Vitalin dog kibble. I give pieces of dry pasta as treats only since I found that including it as part of their main diet was making them fat! The rats also get fresh food a few times a week, with what's given varying depending on their needs.

Currently my cages include a Ferret Nation, an Explorer, a Duetto and a number of Freddy 2s, Critters and Marys; groups are moved between the cages available depending on their age, size, mobility and number in the group. Cages are kept well-furnished with hammocks, igloos and toys.

If you'd like to visit the rattery, please feel free to email me and I'll do my best to arrange some time for you to do so.

Directions to more information on issues such as diet, habitat and breeding ethics can be found on the links page.