Play day for them while I clean

Today is cage cleaning day again. I intend to bring both cages out, rats and all. I'm going to set up the playpen in the grass with some tunnels, toys, wading pool, and a climbing jungle I bought. Not that they are likely to use the wading pool lmao

While I clean one groups cage, they'll be playing. The second group will get to enjoy the sunlight while inside their cage. Then I'll switch them out.

It requires a lot of work on my part, but they seem to love it. I miss it when it gets too hot or too cold out.

Nimue and the babies will be out too, but the babies can't enjoy the playpen. I'll probably let Nimue out with her lady friends and put the babies in the shade.

I think everyone could use a little fresh air! Pictures promised :)

Is it weird that I can't wait to clean cages? lol

Website issues

Our website is currently down due to technical difficulties. Our provider has changed servers. We hope to get everything straightened up and back online soon. In the meantime, please watch our blog and take a look at our photobucket for the latest pictures, particularly of the new litter.

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JM Nimue-x-RRR Navarre (3/28/10)

Rodere Rattery is suprised and pleased to announce the birth of 7 rittens to Nimue and Navarre. 6 have survived.

They are already showing their markings. Every one has a headspot. There is only one male.The rest are girls. We won't know for a while yet if any are downunders.

Nimue had us dupped and gave birth before we thought she was due. She didn't look it. Pics are being taken and we'll update soon.

Sad day with Good news

Sadly, we had to help Fleur to the bridge today. RH Fleur was the mother of our very first litter. She was born September 19th, 2007 at RaffinHouse Rattery. She'd developed what we suspect was pyometria and only a spay could have helped her. The vet and I decided that, because of her age and condition, she'd likely not recover. If she had it may have only bought her a few more months. She will be greatly missed. A treasure we are glad to have known.

On a better note, JM Nimue may be pregnant! We've noted some weight gain and she's developing a thick figure in the right places. Unless she's just bulking up with adulthood, she's expecting :)

Spring is here!

And it feels like it, finally. We don't have much to update, but we wanted to be sure everyone knew we haven't forgotten.

So far, it doesn't appear Nimue and Sorcha are pregnant. We are crossing our fingers for results soon.

We may decide to keep the only girl from our last litter. Her adopter backed out. She has her mothers rediculously calm personality and that's what we want in this line.

Taj, our pearl merle rescue girl is available again. She's finally mellowing out. There's also Captain Morgan, Maverick, and the Russian Silver male from our last litter. They are available for adoption as well.

March here already?

We have changed the breeding trio. Pip had shown no results with Isabeau or Sorcha in the time they've been paired.

We swapped Isabeau for JM Nimue and are trying with Navarre. They've been paired for a couple days now.

We will be expecting downunders from both litters, with rex and standard fur. We should have some gorgeous bubs from this pairing.

More specific info will be available soon. We need to consult Nimue's pedigree first.

On a seperate note, our rescue boy and Captain Morgan are available again. Their adopter has backed out. And we have no final decision on the available girls, though they are still on hold.

Update for late Feb.

Everyone got their second mite treatment yesterday. Isabeau must really hate the taste. She threw a fit!

We have found Maverick and Morgan a home :) and possibly one for Taj and the baby girl from Evolet and Navarre's litter as well. Notice will be posted when everything is official for the girls. The boys should be going to their new home within the next couple weeks.

We would like to get updated photos, but it will have to wait until the weather improves. Its usually too cold for good outdoor photoshoots.