Scruffians Rattery

Category: Breeding

  • Rat Growth – One to Two Weeks Old

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    This post tracks the growth Blink and Otter’s 13 babies during their second week (you can read about their first week here). [one_half][/one_half][one_half_last]The babies have grown quite a bit more hair in just 24 hours and now have super shiny, velvety coats. They also have fingernails! I’m pretty confident there are 4 boys (2 hoods,…

  • Marking Genetics

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    I’ve found it quite hard to find information on rat genetics that’s relevant to New Zealand. We have a very limited number of colours and markings compared to other countries due to import laws so often the information online is confusing as it talks about genes that we don’t have here. The genetics of the…

  • Rat Growth – Newborn to One Week Old

    Rat Growth – Newborn to One Week Old

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    This post will track the growth Blink and Otter’s 13 babies during their first week (you can read about their second week here). They were born on the 9th of February, one day after their due date, after an uneventful pregnancy. All were born alive and of similar size and weight, although one of the…