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Misty Blue Rattery Sales Information
Misty Blue Rattery (MBLU) Policies:
MBLU is a No Nonsense No Strings Rattery (no contracts) MBLU is a PRIVATE RATTERY (you can't come visit my home) MBLU has a NO REFUND/NO RETURN policy (all sales final) MBLU does NOT Sell Rats To Be Solo Pets MBLU does NOT Reserve Pet Rats MBLU does NOT Ship Rats MBLU does NOT Deliver Rats Misty Blue Rattery:
Every morning and evening I'm greeted with sweet rat faces. Misty Blue Rattery's rats are very sweet by nature. Rats are social animals and will only be sold in same gender pairs or more. If you already own rats, it is best to introduce 3 or more young rats to an older rat or group of rats. Rats will not be sold as solo pets. Please read the Rat Guide page for more info on caring for your rats. Misty Blue Rattery Prices:
Pet Rats Must Be Purchased in Pairs or More Young Pet Rats (1-6mo): $50 each Adult Pet Rat (7+ mo): as listed, not often available Breeder Rights: additional $25 each Envigo Teklad Rat Food: 2lb $10 5lb $20 (available at rat purchase appointment) 33lb $100 Payment Methods Accepted: CASH ONLY
Pet Rats:
Misty Blue Rattery's Pet Rats have no breeding rights and are to be pet only. Rats are not spayed or neutered. Pet Rats must be purchased and kept in same gender pairs or groups. Pet rats will not be sold as solo pets! By purchasing Pet Rats from Misty Blue Rattery, you agree to not breed the Pet Rats. Dwarf Rats:
Dwarf rats are not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Dwarf rats are about 1/4-1/2 the size of standard rats. They are not recommended for first time rat owners or young children because of the small size of the rats and their darting abilities. Young children can easily injure a dwarf rat unintentionally. Dwarf rats should only be housed with dwarf rats, not with standard rats. Only exception would be female dwarf and standard rats raised together from babies. Male dwarf rats should NEVER be mixed with standard size male rats. Dwarf rats, although small, still require about the same cage space as standard size rats. Dwarf Rats will be available starting April 2024! Breeder Rights: additional $25 each rat
Breeder Rights is available to Breeders registered with AFRMA. Breeder Rights include full breeding rights, three generation Rat Tree, and full ancestor history with parent info. You are able to rebuild an extended Rat Tree with the information provided. Rat Breeders will often be given first available appointments to choose their stock before rats are released to general public. Breeders may purchase one or more rats. Note: Dwarf rats, never breed a female dwarf to a standard size male rat. If you want to introduce dwarf into your line, then purchase a male dwarf (or 2) to breed to your female standard size rats. MBLU has a short breeder request list for all MBLU rats. Pet Rat Tree (Pedigree):
Pet Rat Trees showing 3 generations are only available upon request. The free Pet Rat Tree will be emailed as a PDF after you supply the rat names. Printed Rat Trees can be purchased for $10 per purchase group of rats; these will be mailed to you. Serology Testing:
At this time, Misty Blue Rattery does not serology test rats. MBLU also has not shown any rats since June 25, 2016 and has been closed for return/rescue rats since Jan 1, 2017. All other ratteries in California tested negative through June 2018. Due to show requirements, many MBLU rats purchased as pets or breeders have been tested and presented negative. |
Available Rats and How To Request:
Please check the Available page for updates on a regular basis. The Update section will inform you when the next group of rats are coming available and what date they are expected to be posted on the website. Photos of available rats along with purchase information will be posted about a week before the rats are available. When the rats are posted online, or date is set for Appointment Requests, you may then send a request via the contact form on the Available page. Be sure to select only one gender of rats, if you are undecided please do your research first! Appointment requests for both genders or not specified will be moved to end of appointments groups and will be filled into available appointments last. Most likely, undecided or checking both will be given an appointment to purchase male rats. Appointment requests will be sorted by rat gender and assigned a number. After appointment requests open, you should receive a replay to your request within a few days if you have received an appointment. You must reply to that request to confirm your appointment or it will be given to the next person waiting in line. Once appointments are filled, those left without an appointment will be informed if they are on back up list, or didn't receive an appointment. Practice Patience, wait for the reply email. Your Current Pets:
DO NOT BRING YOUR PETS WHEN GETTING RATS! If you have rats or other pets already at home, please leave them at home. You are not authorized to bring your current rats or other pets to meet their new companions or house mates. Please do not handle your current rats prior to leaving for your appointment. The "no pets, please don't handle your rats" clause is to keep from transferring pathogens between our rats or other pets. Safety First! Appointment Info:
Rats must be picked up from Chatsworth, CA 91311 You will need a rat carrier (for mouse size animals) or box! Misty Blue Rattery does not deliver or meet half way. Your appointment will be a specific meeting time at my location. At your appointment, you will be able to choose from the rats available of your requested gender. Within the gender you choose, there is no guarantee of which rats, markings or colors, will be available at your appointment. The only guarantee is that there will be at least 2 rats available, or more if you requested more than 2 rats. You will choose your rats, pay for them, and take them home with you from your appointment. COVID19 as of 2024:
If you or a family memeber you live with are ill, or been exposed to COVID19 or any other illness, please reschedule! Humans at Misty Blue Rattery have been COVID19 Vaccinated and receive current boosters, but there are senior family members to protect. Face Covering is Optional at your appointment. I am not offended if you prefer I wear a face covering, just ask! Please be on time for your appointment as I specifically space appointments so only one client is present at a time. Quarantine:
If you have other rats at home, all new rats should be quarantined for at least two weeks before being introduced to other rats and pets. Proper quarantine would not share your home's central air nor should you wear same clothing when visiting between groups of rats. For more information regarding quarantining rats, please visit AFRMA page: http://www.afrma.org/quarantining.htm Follow Up:
Since Misty Blue Rattery does not have forms or contracts for you to fill out, I do request you notify Misty Blue Rattery if anything happens to your purchased rat(s) in health and/or temperament so records on that rat and line can be notated. Please report all illness, growths (tumors/abscesses), or temperament related issues. Exchange, Refund, or Return Policy:
Misty Blue Rattery does not offer refunds or accept returns All Purchases are final. Rescue Animals:
Misty Blue Rattery does not take in rescue animals or returned rats. If you find wildlife in need or need to surrender your rats, please see links page for wildlife rescues, place/sell your rats to new homes, or contact your local animal control center. Donations to MBLU:
Money Donations can be made at time of purchase or by appointment. Online donations are no longer accepted. Items donations can be made by appointment. Most item donations are then made available either free or small fee to future rat parents. |
Page updated Mar 2024