Rexburg Rats!: Miracle Litter Born October 10, 2014

UPDATE: All of these babies have found their homes. Thank you so much for the interest in these 17 rats and for making them your pets.

We have a new wonderful litter of "agouti" and "blue agouti" babies born here. All of them are $5 to a good home. Just email me at RexburgRats @ gmail.com (take out the spaces) to arrange to pick them up. They do best in pairs (or more), so definitely consider taking more than one. You can also add a baby or two to your existing adult pet rats. Adult rats love babies rats.

Our favorite mama rat, Stella, came from a litter of 9, and in her first litter she delivered 9 babies. Pretty average. When she was pregnant with this second litter, she was looking a bit more rotund, so I guessed she'd have about 12 babies this time around. We were pretty surprised to find 17 babies in her nest! Not only did she carry and deliver 17 babies, but all of them survived birth, and all of them are doing well to this day. What a feat! She did a great job raising these little things. It's the biggest litter I've ever had.

We have 9 females and 8 males. All of them have been handled and socialized from the day they were born. They're nothing like the (unfriendly) rats from the pet store. Both parents have the greatest temperament, so it's no surprise that these babies are also as sweet as can be. At this age, baby rats are exploring their world by nibbling on everything (including our fingers), but these little babies are licking everything instead of nibbling. Again, they take after their parents. They will make the most affectionate little pets.

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HOME! {RESERVED FOR SAMANTHA} Jem (MALE, blue agouti, capped, headspot, bareback). Jem is our favorite male because he has infinite patience. He'll make a great pet.

HOME! {RESERVED FOR BRYNN} Shirley (MALE, agouti, capped, headspot, bareback). This little guy is a ball of energy. He's so much fun.

HOME! {RESERVED FOR CASSANDRA} Walter (MALE, agouti, capped, headspot). Walter is adorable and so sweet.

HOME! {RESERVED FOR STEPHANIE} Gerald (MALE, agouti, capped, blazed, bareback). This is my favorite male. He always looks so intelligent.

HOME! {RESERVED FOR STEPHANIE} Carl (MALE, agouti, capped, headspot, bareback). Carl is mischievous! Don't let that little face fool you.

HOME! {RESERVED FOR KATIE} Moon (MALE, agouti, capped, headspot). Moon is the rat everybody wants to hold. He is universally loved.

HOME! {RESERVED FOR KATIE} Gilbert (MALE, agouti, hooded). This is a gentle little guy who is never in a hurry.

HOME! {RESERVED FOR BRYNN} John, Jr. (MALE, agouti, hooded). We love John Jr.'s little spot on his belly, just like his daddy.

HOME! {RESERVED FOR DEJA} Arrow (FEMALE, blue agouti, blazed, capped, barebacked). Arrow is mild and sweet. She does well with little kids because she's mellow.

HOME! {RESERVED FOR DEJA} Lily (FEMALE, blue agouti, hooded). Lilly is smart and playful. She's a favorite, for sure.

HOME! {RESERVED FOR MARK AND STACI} Di (FEMALE, agouti, capped, headspot). Di is short for Diamond. She's the runt of the litter and so full of spunk. We had to make a special effort early on to make sure she had room to nurse so she'd survive. And she has thrived! She's our best jumper, in fact.

HOME! {RESERVED FOR BRITTANY} Nan (FEMALE, agouti, capped, bareback). These pictures don't do Nan justice. She's such a pretty little thing.

HOME! {RESERVED FOR CHRISTY} Faith (FEMALE, agouti, hooded). Faith is our biggest female. The girl likes her treats! And she has that cute little spot on her belly to remind us.

HOME! {RESERVED FOR CHRISTY} Una (FEMALE, agouti, hooded). Una is the spitting image of one of our unrelated rats. My kids are certain they're long, lost twins.

HOME! {RESERVED FOR BRITTANY} Miss Cornelia (FEMALE, agouti, hooded). Miss Cornelia is curious and in everybody's business and is likely to lick you to death.

HOME! {RESERVED FOR CHRISTY} Mary Vance (FEMALE, agouti, hooded). Mary Vance is as playful as playful gets. She's always looking for an adventure.