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Misty Blue Rattery is not a rodent rescue - We do not take in rats or other animals
Misty Blue Rattery
Misty Blue Rattery
does not ship rats does not deliver rats |
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"Inside" MBLU Rattery
Misty Blue Rattery uses the Rattery Prefix: MBLU
Misty Blue Rattery is an active hobby rattery in my home located in Chatsworth, CA within the City of Los Angeles. Misty Blue Rattery is a private rattery, not a store. For health and safety reasons, clients cannot come visit the rattery. All sales are done outside. Cash Only - All Sales Final. Misty Blue Rattery was named for the beautiful sky blue color rats I specialize in (my personal name is not Misty). Although Misty Blue Rattery was started in 2010 as a pet/show rattery, I have raised rodents and other animals for over 45 years. As of 2016, MBLU no longer shows rats due to the high transmission possibility of rat illnesses at such functions.
Misty Blue Rattery specializes in Blue shade, standard coat and rex coat rats with dumbo ears in various patterns. Along with the Dumbo Blue line, MBLU also has a line of Burmese rats in standard and dwarf sizes with dumbo ears and occasionally standard ears. Other colors appear within both lines because genetics can be mysterious.
Misty Blue Rattery usually has rats available on a regular basis in the Spring and Fall with less availability in Winter and Summer.
Standard size rats are available for purchase at about 6 weeks of age, dwarf rats are available at about 8 weeks of age. |
Buddy Rats!
Rats are social animals, gaining much enjoyment and stimulation from each other's company. They live in large family groups in the wild, so in captivity they live a more natural life if kept in pairs or more.
Rats living in groups can have fun chasing each other around, grooming each other, sleeping in a heap, playing tug-of-war with food, wrestling, sometimes scrapping, communicating, forming friendships, and generally acting like schoolchildren at playtime. If one rat wants peace and quiet, it can simply go off and sleep alone; if it wants company, friends are always at hand. It has many more options than the single rat, who can only sleep, or sit and wait for human attention. Single rats, especially females, are also known to go stir-crazy and develop behavioral issues. Rats living in groups have more full and varied lives than any single rat. Here is the full article from NFRS: Why Rats Need Company |
Why Rats?
Pet rats are truly domesticated animals that have been bred selectively in captivity for hundreds of generations. They have been bred to be gentle and affectionate. Domestic rats are as different from wild rats as dogs are from wolves. They rarely bite and stay clean by grooming themselves like a cat several times a day.
Rats are extremely social and personable animals that bond strongly with their owners. They are smart enough to learn their names and will come when you call them. They beg to come out of their cage to play and interact with their owners.
Rats love to be held and pet. They enjoy being rubbed behind their ears or scratched on their shoulders. Some rats will roll over on their back so their owner can rub their tummy. Many rats will lick their owners to show affection just like a dog.
Rats are very playful and will wrestle with your hand the same way a kitten will. Rats will play games with their owners, including tug-o' war, hide-n-seek, and peek-a-boo. Rats can learn many tricks just like dogs. They can learn to sit up, fetch, walk a tightrope, pull up a basket on a string and jump through a hoop, or anything else you can imagine to train them to do.
Each rat is an individual with his or her own personality. Some rats are very intelligent (more intelligent than most dogs and cats!), but some rats aren't so smart. Even these bumbling blockhead rats are affectionate and make adorable loving pets.
Rats make great pets for both children and adults. Because they are nocturnal animals, they are happy to sleep during the day while their owner is at work or school. Then they are ready to come out to play in the morning or evening. But remember, they are awake all night, so a rat cage in your bedroom may not be the best option. Luckily, rats also adapt to our schedule, so they will awake and be playful during the day when their owners are home to spend time with them. Remember though, this doesn't mean they will sleep at night!
Rats are extremely social and personable animals that bond strongly with their owners. They are smart enough to learn their names and will come when you call them. They beg to come out of their cage to play and interact with their owners.
Rats love to be held and pet. They enjoy being rubbed behind their ears or scratched on their shoulders. Some rats will roll over on their back so their owner can rub their tummy. Many rats will lick their owners to show affection just like a dog.
Rats are very playful and will wrestle with your hand the same way a kitten will. Rats will play games with their owners, including tug-o' war, hide-n-seek, and peek-a-boo. Rats can learn many tricks just like dogs. They can learn to sit up, fetch, walk a tightrope, pull up a basket on a string and jump through a hoop, or anything else you can imagine to train them to do.
Each rat is an individual with his or her own personality. Some rats are very intelligent (more intelligent than most dogs and cats!), but some rats aren't so smart. Even these bumbling blockhead rats are affectionate and make adorable loving pets.
Rats make great pets for both children and adults. Because they are nocturnal animals, they are happy to sleep during the day while their owner is at work or school. Then they are ready to come out to play in the morning or evening. But remember, they are awake all night, so a rat cage in your bedroom may not be the best option. Luckily, rats also adapt to our schedule, so they will awake and be playful during the day when their owners are home to spend time with them. Remember though, this doesn't mean they will sleep at night!