Originally posted by *LabLoverKEB*


I want a rat, do you have any good info about when they give birth? I want mine to have babies, if I get one! I'll have lots of research to do, before, though.

Well gestation usually last around 21-23 days. You would need to research genetics and if you want to breed I would start out with selfs in either dominant genes or simple recessives. Like if you like rex, you can breed a rex doe to a standard buck and you will get half rex. Of course this is not a guarantee as nature always plays out in it's own way.


You would be better off breeding something people want, like dumbos or blues. Placing a litter of all agouti or black standard babies is hard. This litter of mine was easy to place for a few reasons: 1- they are all dumbo 2- half are velveteens 3- not only agouti but fawn babies and a chance of blue agouti- 4- these babies carry mink, which is hard to find 5- litter is highly pedigreed and 6- both parents have great temperaments and are very healthy


A good breeding age for a first time breeding is around 4-8 months, but I prefer around 5-6 months of age. I only breed the does twice and then they are retired. If they are bred before 8 months they can safetly have a litter until they are around a year or so, but I wouldn't try it any laer than that.

If you want any more info I have TONS of links I will glady give you if you PM me.