First off, the rat shouldn't have been bred in the first place. Secondly, since these babies are high whites they are going to have a chance of developing megacolon and should be watched very carefully until they are three months old. Around this time, assuming from the pic, they look about 4 to 6 weeks, when first signs of megacolon will begin to show. Up to three months they can develope late onset megacolon too, so make sure that whoever cares for these babies knows the signs and what to look out for. Megacolon is very serious, and if any get this they need to start treatment ASAP. Anyone attempting to breed should have homes lined up before the doe is bred, for most anyway. They should have a basic understanding of genetics etc.


I like the split cap-stripes the best.