Adopting a Fizzlephut baby

• Our rats are not bred commercially - we occasionally let our pet ratties have babies. They don't have more than one litter ever, and will have to be big and healthy with a lovely temperament before we consider them. Then they will be given all the help we can think of to make sure both mum and babies are happy and healthy.
• Our ratties are usually bought from NFRS breeders who also choose their ratties for health and temperament.
• We do not breed from ratties who have ever wheezed, and endevour to check the family history for problems.
• You can keep in touch with us - so you will know any problems the parents or siblings have later on. And we are on hand for advice should you have any problems.
• If you would like photos of your babies, for a little extra, we can give you print outs or a disk full of digital photos!

Things to consider

• Unless you have a baby of similar age at home already as a friend, we'd prefer you had a pair so they don't get lonely, or bullied by older ratties. 
• Please read my 'rough guide to keeping rats' or look at the links page for more sources of information.

Babies can either be collected from us (near Pinner, NW London), in which case you are welcome to visit them beforehand (not before four weeks old) or we might be able to meet you at some NFRS shows.

We may also be able to deliver ratties to you if you live near, or en route to Telford or Bath, as we have relatives we visit there. 

PLEASE remember that we are not a business! These ratties are our pets - please treat us, and them accordingly! We will always do what we think is best for them - if that means keeping them with mum a little longer if needed, or reserving the right to refuse people we don't think will keep them properly - we'll do it!

For lots of baby photos, see Simone and Roly's or Maya and Chac's litters.

Rough Guide to Keeping Rats