Pet stores often do little in the way of seperating their rats into gender groups, and as a result, it’s likely that the female you just purchased is pregnant. It’s unfortunate that unplanned litters happen, but they do. The first step is not to panic: there are several steps you can take to ensure that [...]

At one time or another, most rat owners find themselves asking the question: “Should I breed my rats?” Ask anyone in the fancy, and nine times out of ten, the answer will be an emphatic “No!” Many rat owners who find themselves wanting to breed are unclear on what the differences are between “Breeding” and [...]