If you don't see the answer to your question here- please feel free to send me an email or a message!
What rat varieties does RITN have available?
Check out the "Varieties" page! We may not have pictures up just yet- but we will with time!
Is RITN AFRMA registered?
Nope! Due to there being no shows in our area- it just didn't make sense to renew our registration! However, we are registered with the NARR!
How much does RITN charge for rats?
We no longer sell single rats. Rats do best in pairs and thus we will only, without exception, sell in pairs of either two males or two females. The fee is 60USD.
With this price increase we are hoping to be able to offer more to our adopters. Such as:
- Birth certificates
- Rat care guides / booklets
- A munchy toy
- Food sample to wean babies to the new diet
- A secret gift from your lil' ones!
((Our fees are subject to change!))
What is the adoption process?
Very simple! Complete the adoption application and when you are approved you will be able to reserve babies from the rattery! :) You will be able to reserve from available babies at 4-5 weeks of age by placing down a non refundable deposit of 1/2 of your total.
At the time of adoption (7 weeks) you will bring the remainder of your total for pickup at the ratterys location! Please make sure if you are traveling 1+ hours that you bring a waterbottle OR a cucumber for hydration!
As of 10/2016 the rattery did away with the waiting list. If you have any questions about this please feel free to contact me!
Do you supply feeder rodents?
Please contact us and we will put you in touch with a few friends who do! We love all animals, and understand dietary needs!
Does RITN Ship rats?
No we do not!
Other things to note:
We do not breed back-to-back. There may be a long wait for babies. However please note that even if we do post litters, it doesn't necessarily mean those babies will be available! We won't know who will be available out of a litter until we are able to evaluate the litter as a whole and each individual baby.
RITN is closed to the public.
A closed rattery is a one that does not allow people to come in and visit the rattery or handle the babies unless they are 100% certain they wish to buy them. Even then, we may meet at a separate location. Because many viruses that are transferred to rats are transmitted via airborne or by particles that can cling to our clothes- contaminates could be transferred to our rats and I refuse to risk that. But don’t worry! You won’t go into buying a rat blind. I will take pictures and videos AND if need be I can introduce your rat to you via Skype.
And Finally:
I do not drive! I have no transportation means. So delivery is not available unless you are setting it up with someone to come and pick up your babies. Otherwise pickup is the ONLY option.
We are located near Champaign, IL! We will be meeting in a public place on select days depending on the weather and the dates! If you are unable to make those dates, don't fret! We can work something out!
What rat varieties does RITN have available?
Check out the "Varieties" page! We may not have pictures up just yet- but we will with time!
Is RITN AFRMA registered?
Nope! Due to there being no shows in our area- it just didn't make sense to renew our registration! However, we are registered with the NARR!
How much does RITN charge for rats?
We no longer sell single rats. Rats do best in pairs and thus we will only, without exception, sell in pairs of either two males or two females. The fee is 60USD.
With this price increase we are hoping to be able to offer more to our adopters. Such as:
- Birth certificates
- Rat care guides / booklets
- A munchy toy
- Food sample to wean babies to the new diet
- A secret gift from your lil' ones!
((Our fees are subject to change!))
What is the adoption process?
Very simple! Complete the adoption application and when you are approved you will be able to reserve babies from the rattery! :) You will be able to reserve from available babies at 4-5 weeks of age by placing down a non refundable deposit of 1/2 of your total.
At the time of adoption (7 weeks) you will bring the remainder of your total for pickup at the ratterys location! Please make sure if you are traveling 1+ hours that you bring a waterbottle OR a cucumber for hydration!
As of 10/2016 the rattery did away with the waiting list. If you have any questions about this please feel free to contact me!
Do you supply feeder rodents?
Please contact us and we will put you in touch with a few friends who do! We love all animals, and understand dietary needs!
Does RITN Ship rats?
No we do not!
Other things to note:
We do not breed back-to-back. There may be a long wait for babies. However please note that even if we do post litters, it doesn't necessarily mean those babies will be available! We won't know who will be available out of a litter until we are able to evaluate the litter as a whole and each individual baby.
RITN is closed to the public.
A closed rattery is a one that does not allow people to come in and visit the rattery or handle the babies unless they are 100% certain they wish to buy them. Even then, we may meet at a separate location. Because many viruses that are transferred to rats are transmitted via airborne or by particles that can cling to our clothes- contaminates could be transferred to our rats and I refuse to risk that. But don’t worry! You won’t go into buying a rat blind. I will take pictures and videos AND if need be I can introduce your rat to you via Skype.
And Finally:
I do not drive! I have no transportation means. So delivery is not available unless you are setting it up with someone to come and pick up your babies. Otherwise pickup is the ONLY option.
We are located near Champaign, IL! We will be meeting in a public place on select days depending on the weather and the dates! If you are unable to make those dates, don't fret! We can work something out!