Evolet is on a tentative pregnancy watch, but we're not removing her from the breeding cage yet, just in case. She's put on some more pudge and careful palpatation reveals a firm uterus and potential baby lumps! We'll know within the next couple of weeks I'm sure.
We are considering potential bucks to be paired to JM Nimue in Febuary or March. We are considering RRR DJ and RRR Navarre. Our goal would be marked rats with headspots and facial markings.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Year!
Wow, 2010 already which means this March will be our second anniversary! So many things come and go in that time and we miss the furry members of our family that have passed this last year and the cage-climbers we've sent to their new homes.
We have nothing new to report about our breeding trio, we may seperate Evolet from the pair and try her with Melod and have the two seperate couples in the works at once. Perhaps someone will figure out the deal! lol
We are keeping an eye out for heat cycles and flirtation. Since Isabeau doesn't show much interest we may try Sorcha. She's saucy and would probably raz the poor guy into fits, but maybe he'll take a hint.
Everyone wish us luck for the new year. We hope to present big healthy and grown up downunders for the coming 2011 calendar contests. We shall see. We are trying for a new litter, but nature just isn't cooperating! However, we refuse to give up hope!
We have nothing new to report about our breeding trio, we may seperate Evolet from the pair and try her with Melod and have the two seperate couples in the works at once. Perhaps someone will figure out the deal! lol
We are keeping an eye out for heat cycles and flirtation. Since Isabeau doesn't show much interest we may try Sorcha. She's saucy and would probably raz the poor guy into fits, but maybe he'll take a hint.
Everyone wish us luck for the new year. We hope to present big healthy and grown up downunders for the coming 2011 calendar contests. We shall see. We are trying for a new litter, but nature just isn't cooperating! However, we refuse to give up hope!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Its almost Christmas!
First off, our breeding trio is getting along fine. So far we've not witnessed any mating, but they run straight for the cage bars when you come within hearing distance lol Evie is pudgy.. but isn't she always? We hold out hope though!
I ususal buy them sporadic gifts for Christmas, but instead I got them one big present this year! Well, two really. A three level hand made bird playground equipped with 2 swings, 1 ladder, a climbing arch, and 2 dangly toys. And I got a used Fuji Film 8.2 MegaPixel camera. I have to buy the accessories for it though.so new pics may not get here just yet. Soon as I find a charger lol
I am considering future plans at RRR and perhaps introducing new colors or coat types. I have always found Russian Cinnamon gorgeous and a Russian Cinnamon satin-rex is out of this world beautiful! (Refer to Dazzle Me Rattery).
At this time we don't have the basis to add a new coat type, but in a couple of generations (once I've weeded out some of the RED) I could adopt a Russian Cinnamon for the lines.
It may take some time as I must focus on the Down Under markings we have come across. I don't want to loose the trait. Once I am confident the downunder line is on the right track, we will be on the lookout for adoptees.
We want to wish all of our adopters and the 'children' of RRR a very Merry Christmas! We hope it's filled with lots of rattie toys and snuggles. Christmas photos are welcome and will be happily displayed on the website!
I ususal buy them sporadic gifts for Christmas, but instead I got them one big present this year! Well, two really. A three level hand made bird playground equipped with 2 swings, 1 ladder, a climbing arch, and 2 dangly toys. And I got a used Fuji Film 8.2 MegaPixel camera. I have to buy the accessories for it though.so new pics may not get here just yet. Soon as I find a charger lol
I am considering future plans at RRR and perhaps introducing new colors or coat types. I have always found Russian Cinnamon gorgeous and a Russian Cinnamon satin-rex is out of this world beautiful! (Refer to Dazzle Me Rattery).
At this time we don't have the basis to add a new coat type, but in a couple of generations (once I've weeded out some of the RED) I could adopt a Russian Cinnamon for the lines.
It may take some time as I must focus on the Down Under markings we have come across. I don't want to loose the trait. Once I am confident the downunder line is on the right track, we will be on the lookout for adoptees.
We want to wish all of our adopters and the 'children' of RRR a very Merry Christmas! We hope it's filled with lots of rattie toys and snuggles. Christmas photos are welcome and will be happily displayed on the website!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Upcoming litters
After some consideration, we've decided to significantly change our breeding plans.
DJ hasn't shown any interest, even with a cage switch.In light of that and additions to our waiting list, we decided to pair Evolet with Navarre and also to pair him with Isabeau.
We will give Evolet a few days to relax and then introduce her to the other breeding pair.
DJ hasn't shown any interest, even with a cage switch.In light of that and additions to our waiting list, we decided to pair Evolet with Navarre and also to pair him with Isabeau.
We will give Evolet a few days to relax and then introduce her to the other breeding pair.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Back to the Blog
Since I find it difficult to update the website in a timely manner, I've decided to start using our blog again. I had a phone I could update the website from, however it kept malfunctioning with other tasks and I switched to a Blackberry Curve. Sadly, it won't load the html editor, despite several attempts.
Not much to report with DJ and Evolet. They were doing some flirting, but no matings have been witnessed. I moved them to a bigger cage so hopefully they'll be a little more active. They were mostly cuddling before lol If we don't see any developments in the next couple of days we'll try Melod. He's a wiley fellow, in a playful way. He and Evolet would be a good match.
For the first time, all of our boys are in one cage! I am amazed, but it may be short lived. We'll see how things go when DJ is seperated and back with his buddies. He's ususally the instigator.
On another note, we have an exciting adoption in progress. Two rescues and the last remaining bub from our last litter have found a home! Maverick, surrendered with a heavily pregnant female (RIP), because their owner could no longer keep them. Taj, a perle merle my mother found at a local petstore, surrendered to them as the result of an accidental litter. And RRR Captain Morgan, the RED Platinum from our last litter.
Further info and updates will be here or posted on the website. If anyone has any questions, feel free to contact me.
Not much to report with DJ and Evolet. They were doing some flirting, but no matings have been witnessed. I moved them to a bigger cage so hopefully they'll be a little more active. They were mostly cuddling before lol If we don't see any developments in the next couple of days we'll try Melod. He's a wiley fellow, in a playful way. He and Evolet would be a good match.
For the first time, all of our boys are in one cage! I am amazed, but it may be short lived. We'll see how things go when DJ is seperated and back with his buddies. He's ususally the instigator.
On another note, we have an exciting adoption in progress. Two rescues and the last remaining bub from our last litter have found a home! Maverick, surrendered with a heavily pregnant female (RIP), because their owner could no longer keep them. Taj, a perle merle my mother found at a local petstore, surrendered to them as the result of an accidental litter. And RRR Captain Morgan, the RED Platinum from our last litter.
Further info and updates will be here or posted on the website. If anyone has any questions, feel free to contact me.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Wiping away the dust
It's suprising, but it really has been more than a year since we updated our blog! Yikes. We took a 6-7month hiatus last year and a lot of people thought we'd disappeared entirely. But no, we're still here.
Since this blog has been updated, we're retired some, lost some, and expanded our family. We had two litters since January that weren't reported here. Mostly, we've just been putting updated on our website. Between lack of time and convenience, we may retire the blog and just limit updates to the website itself.
We've come across downunders in our lines and are looking forward to continuing the trait. I like the marking type and their personalities are all great thanks to their ancestors. Further updates can be seen on the website, as well as picture links.
Since this blog has been updated, we're retired some, lost some, and expanded our family. We had two litters since January that weren't reported here. Mostly, we've just been putting updated on our website. Between lack of time and convenience, we may retire the blog and just limit updates to the website itself.
We've come across downunders in our lines and are looking forward to continuing the trait. I like the marking type and their personalities are all great thanks to their ancestors. Further updates can be seen on the website, as well as picture links.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Wow, it's been a while
Sorry for the long lapse in blog updates. There hasn't really been much to report here though. We've had some pregnancy hopes that came and went since January, but only now do we really seem to be expecting. Phew.. after this long in trying it looks like we'll finally have eepers!
Fluer has grown up into a beautiful girl and has gorgeous curly hair. Her hair is better even than her mothers. Her ears are great and sit on either side of her head perfectly. They have very good setting and shape.
Tonks continues to be the bad girl of the group. She's a firey little thing and wants to do her own thing her own way and lord help you if you try to stop her! lol Niobe isn't fairing so well. We've been considering euthanasia for a while now and it is drawing close to her time. She's very thin, despite the baby food we feed her and the teeth trimmings seem to stress her out too badly to continue.
Athme's tumor has stopped growing thus far. (Knock on Wood) We are still considering removal, but chances are it would return all over again. If it starts growing again, we'll probably opt for surgery.
Everyone else is doing great. The ever young Masquerade, the stately Mab, cuddly Dobbie, and all the rest- Jericho (soon to be proud papa), Drizzt, Streaker, and Warf. We've noticed one of Warf's eyes is bigger than the other, perhaps from some small trauma. He's hairless, so he has sensitive eyes.
Other than that, nothing much to report. We're looking forward to the sounds and sight of chubby rittens. They'll be a welcome addition.
Fluer has grown up into a beautiful girl and has gorgeous curly hair. Her hair is better even than her mothers. Her ears are great and sit on either side of her head perfectly. They have very good setting and shape.
Tonks continues to be the bad girl of the group. She's a firey little thing and wants to do her own thing her own way and lord help you if you try to stop her! lol Niobe isn't fairing so well. We've been considering euthanasia for a while now and it is drawing close to her time. She's very thin, despite the baby food we feed her and the teeth trimmings seem to stress her out too badly to continue.
Athme's tumor has stopped growing thus far. (Knock on Wood) We are still considering removal, but chances are it would return all over again. If it starts growing again, we'll probably opt for surgery.
Everyone else is doing great. The ever young Masquerade, the stately Mab, cuddly Dobbie, and all the rest- Jericho (soon to be proud papa), Drizzt, Streaker, and Warf. We've noticed one of Warf's eyes is bigger than the other, perhaps from some small trauma. He's hairless, so he has sensitive eyes.
Other than that, nothing much to report. We're looking forward to the sounds and sight of chubby rittens. They'll be a welcome addition.
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