Rats and mice are one of the most common pests in New Zealand of countless population, with numbers continually rising. They are a pest in rural and residential areas and are also a predator of a number of our native species; animals, insect and plants. Tallgrass Rattery does NOT endorse fleece bedding. Rats love to burrow as it makes them feel safe and taking that away is detrimental to them. Fleece also has zero ammonia control properties, which can quickly lead to sick animals. Rattery Info Placement Contact General Rat Care. Introductions We handle and introduce our babies after their eyes open to other rats as often as possible, so they. A little bit about me My name is Maresa and I am the owner/founder of MAC Rattery. I fell in love with rats when I was 18 and snuck the first one into my parents house after my beloved mouse Squeakers died. Please do your research before purchasing any pet. Please read through the Misty Blue Rattery website as almost all your questions will be answered here or on Google. Please do not message Misty Blue Rattery to ask questions already answered within this website. Remember, if you ask 10 people the same question, you will get 20 different answers.
The Fellas | The Gals
The Fellas
Introducing our wonderful boys!
| LWRW Barry Black-Eyed Agouti Point Siamese Barry is a big silly squish. He's large compared to his sibling and has an adorable bumbling personality to match. He's very much like his father, SLR Rick Sanchez which we consider to be a huge plus. No one can resist Barry! Right Other Barry? | LWRW Chip |
tBBR Brave Heart Lion | PNZY Cid (Panzy's Place Rattery) Dumbo-Eared Russian Blue Roan Cid loves people and he loves attention. He came to us so he can join our new roan line. A fun little fact about Cid; his father is from a litter we helped rescue. We hand fed the babies and one of our nursing gals took them in. Now Cid's father has his own litter, and we are happy to have one of his sons. |
LWRW Corvus | ROUS Gonzo (Rodents of Unusual Sweetness) Dumbo-Eared Russian Blue Agouti Roan Velveteen Oh how we adore Gonzo. He's a very happy rat and he loves to be snuggled. He has laid on my neck through television shows while bruxing. Gonzo is part of our new roan line and is a fantastic addition to our family. |
LWRW Crono | LWRW Cyclops Dumbo-Eared Blue Himalayan Marten Velveteen Cyclops is our rattery's first red eye Marten. He's very playful and enjoys being tickled and wrestled with. He is often caught napping in the food bowl, but mostly snuggles with his friends. We love his big personality and fuzzy kissable belly. |
LWRW Harstine | LWRW Hector Dumbo-Eared Black-Eyed Agouti Point Siamese Hector is a quiet boy who enjoys lazing about with his buddies. Not much seems to phase him until you tickle his belly. After that, he popcorns and often pounces and plays with a friend. He's a big sturdy fella and is always very sweet. |
| ROUS Howl (Rodents of Unusual Sweetness) Dumbo-Eared Black-Eyed Himalayan Marten Velveteen Howl is a spunky little guy who loves playing and romping with the other rats. He can often be found blissful in a hammock piled under the larger boys. He charming and ridiculously adorable. | LWRW Jack Skellington |
| LWRW Jake Black Berkshire This little fella can steal your heart with ease. You can expect to see him at the cage door as soon as you approach it. He's good at giving kisses and craves all of your attention. He's also very playful and you will often see him popcorn and brux. | LWRW Latte Black-Eyed Agouti Himalayan Marten Velveteen This handsome man is always curious and looking for ways to get into trouble. He loves people and runs to the door when he hears people come near the cage. Latte is also a fluff ball and puts up with our constant petting and kissing very well. |
| LWRW Link Russian Blue Variegated Rex Velveteen Link is a little ball of energy. He's always seeking attention and just loves to be pet and loved on. We're pretty sure he's going to grow into a very large boy. We can't resist covering his belly with kisses. | LWRW Luigi Agouti Berkshire This fellow is very laid back and goofy. He will gift you with kisses and run to the door to see what you're doing. We love his happy demeanor and how playful he is with the other boys. |
| ROUS Macau (Mac) (Rodents of Unusual Sweetness) Dumbo-Eared Black-Eyed Himalayan Marten Velveteen This silly fellow is a real treat. He may not be the most graceful, but he's full of energy and loves to romp around. He can also often be found sound asleep by the cage door so that he can come out as soon as it opens. | LWRW Manatee Dumbo-Eared Black-Eyed Agouti Himalayan Marten Velveteen Manatee is silly boy and he loves to romp and bumble about. You can't help but like him and he's always eager to receive your love and attention. Expect him to be begging for it by the door. He's also a big squishy ball of fluff! |
| LWRW Manticore Dumbo-Eared Black-Eyed Blue Himalayan Marten Manticore is a little shy at first, but loves to be pet and doted on. He loves play time outside the cage and romps along the couch, always making certain to check up on us as he hurries on by. He hates to miss out on any pets and kisses. | LWRW Mario Dumbo-Eared Black Berkshire Velveteen Mario is a laid back fellow and is generally very cheerful. He loves his cage mates and is an expert at hammock napping. He gets along with everyone and lives a pretty chill life. He's a big ol' squish! |
| tBBR Monferno (The Breakfast Bunch Rattery) Dumbo-Eared Russian Blue Himalayan Marten Monferno is a delight gifted to us from The Breakfast Bunch Rattery. He is a decedent of our Martens and will be added to our line to produce more Martens with red eyes. Monferno loves attention and comes to the door right away. He's a fantastic addition to our mischief! | LWRW Moose Dumbo-Eared Black-Eyed Seal Point Siamese Velveteen Oh Moose, dear Moose. How do I describe you? This goof ball is both charming and sweet. He will bumble his way into your heart. In fact, I think he goes around stealing hearts for fun. He is a real delight and we love him. |
| LWRW Orion Dumbo-Eared Black Variegated Orion is a very sweet and gentle boy. He loves to play and will popcorn and brux after lots of pets and tickles. He gets along with every rat in the cage, and seems to be everyone's favorite buddy. He's very charming and we adore him. | LWRW Pancake Russian Blue Berkshire Pancake is another boy who was returned to us after his adopter couldn't keep him any longer. He is a lazy boy and likes to nap in boxes and in his space pod. He's very cuddly and likes to lick our hands while we pet him. He's a very sweet and docile boy. |
| LWRW Ralph Waldo Emerson Russian Blue Berkshire Pancake is another boy who was returned to us after his adopter couldn't keep him any longer. He is a lazy boy and likes to nap in boxes and in his space pod. He's very cuddly and likes to lick our hands while we pet him. He's a very sweet and docile boy. | LWRW Samwise Dumbo-Eared Black Berkshire Samwise is a plucky little boy. He loves to lick fingers and will run up to the front of the cage for attention. He gets along with all of the other boys, and I have to admit he's pretty stinkin' cute! |
| LWRW Theodor 'Seuss' Geisel Black Berkshire Harley Seuss is the very first Harley produced at our rattery! He has a very gentle nature and is friends with all the boys in the cage. His fur is silky and soft so it's good he likes being pet. Suess is very good natured and is a fantastic start to our Harleys! | LWRW Woodhouse Black-Eyed Agouti Himalayan Marten Woodhouse is a sweet little gentleman. He is friends with all of the boys and joins them when they come to the door for love. He thrives on attention and enjoys playing and having his belly tickled. He's a lovely little fellow and a wonderful addition to our c-locus line <3 Only downside is he can't make you Eggs Woodhouse. |
| LWRW Yosemite Russian Blue Possum Dalmatian Yosemite is quite the character. In fact, he's really just a little diva! It is not surprising, as he came from a long line of divas. He will charm the pants off anyone and knows how to pose for the camera. He knows he's cute and shamelessly uses it to his advantage. He's really just a sweet little dude. | |
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Now to meet the girls!
| LWRW Ayla Golden Ayla is one of our very outgoing girls and will always beg to come out when she sees you. She rides on your shoulders and gives very sweet little kisses. She also has a lot of energy, but isn't nervous or flighty. We are very happy to have her in our Golden line. | LWRW Banshee
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| LWRW Beans Black-Eyed Agouti Point Siamese Beans is so cute that it's painful. She likes to spend her days napping in hammocks and grooming her friends. She's one of our larger girls and her fur is plush and soft. She knows she's beautiful. | LWRW Chansey Dumbo-Eared Golden Himalayan Marten Chansey is a hammock rat and spends much of her time lounging in a rat pile. She is a sweet, friendly girl who enjoys lots of pets and being told she's a good girl. If you talk to her sweetly, she will brux in response. |
LWRW Daisy | LWRW Ditto Golden Ditto is our very first Golden that isn't also Marten. She can be a little sassy, but loves attention and adventures outside the cage. She hates having her photo taken, which is a bummer because she's so pretty! Thankfully she doesn't mind being covered in kisses. |
| LWRW Gertrude (Gertie) Stein Black English Irish We absolutely adore Gertrude. Not only is she adorable, but she's very loving and gentle. She also LOVES exploring, and will climb almost anything she can get on. We often call her Gertie or Go-Gert :) Her silky black coat is very soft and she gives very nice little kisses. | LWRW Gnome Dumbo-Eared Black-Eyed Blue Himalayan Marten Berkshire Gnome is one of our smallest girls, and just happened to be well named. She's a dainty little thing and is genteel in all she does. She's also very curious and likes to explore her surroundings. Her sweet nature makes her irresistible. |
| LWRW Griffin Black-Eyed Agouti Homozygous Marten Irish Velveteen Griffin is pretty much a mini version of her father, Latte. Gentle, sweet, and outgoing, we are thrilled to have her in our breeding program. She will continue to pass on her wonderful personality and sweet nature. She also has a soft, plush coat and the prettiest Marten markings. We just love her. | LWRW Kagome Black Berkshire There is much to say about Kagome. She is our most active girl, always flashing her belly at us to get our attention. She loves shoulders and loves hoodies even more. Since she's so curious, she often gets herself into mischief. That's okay though. No one can get angry at her adorable face. She knows she's cute and it smart enough to use it against you! |
| LWRW Kite Black-Eyed Agouti Himalayan Marten Kite is another one of our lazy girls. She does love attention and will often brux when you pet her. She can sometimes be rather sassy and I have to say that it's somehow hilarious and adorable. She's quite a character and we love her to pieces. | LWRW Magnolia Black-Eyed Seal Point Siamese Velveteen This little girl is dainty and genteel. She loves human company and spends most of her time hovering around for attention when she is out to play. Her coat is amazingly soft and fluffy and she handles all of the kisses with grace. Despite being a bit shy at times, she is very outgoing. |
LWRW Maya Angelou | LWRW Medusa Dumbo-Eared Black-Eyed Blue Point Siamese Double Velveteen We are pretty certain that Medusa is the reincarnation of her grandma KBR Biscuit. She has the same endearing personality and sweet lady-like demeanor. Her short fuzzy coat feels live soft velvet and she's always warm to the touch. She's a stellar little girl. |
| LWRW Merry Dumbo-Eared Black Berkshire This vibrant gal is always begging for our attention. Merry is outgoing and very interactive with us. She's always happy and doesn't seem to have any cares in the world. Her favorite activity is running all over us during play time outside the cage. She's always a lot of fun. | LWRW Misato |
| LWRW Pegasus Dumbo-Eared Wheaten Burmese Pegasus reminds us very much of her lovely mom LASC/SITH Owl. She is a very gentle soul and enjoys snuggling on necks, bruxing, and covering you in kisses. Pegasus was an instant keeper and I quickly marked her as our keeper. She is such a sweetie! | LWRW Phillis Wheatley Dumbo-Eared Black Berkshire Velveteen Phillis is a fantastic mix of her parent's excellent traits. She's friendly, fearless, loves attention, and enjoys the company of her people. She enjoys romping around when she's out to play and will stop for kisses if you call her. |
LWRW Rei | ROUS Roberta (Rodents of Unusual Sweetness) Dumbo-Eared Russian Blue Agouti Roberta comes from a long line of simply lovely rats. Her personality is very sweet yet sassy. She carries Harley coat, so her fur is extra soft and cuddly. Thankfully she enjoys being lavished with kisses and love. |
LWRW Sadie | LWRW Salish Dumbo-Eared Black-Eyed Blue Himalayan Marten Velveteen If you want to know who the goofiest girl is, here you go! She's super sweet and gentle, but also a silly and aloof. You will always find her eagerly waiting to come out and play. Our personal opinion is that no one can resist Salish's charm. It doesn't take long for her to win you over! |
LWRW Schala | ROUS Sophie (Rodents of Unusual Sweetness) Dumbo-Eared Russian Blue Agouti Sophie is a fantastic addition to our family coming to us from ROUS. She is plucky and loves human attention. She will slide under our hands when she wants to be petted, which is about the cutest thing ever. She has a bright and friendly disposition and we adore her. |
LWRW Sylvia Plath | LWRW Victoria Russian Blue Possum Collared Victoria is a diva and she knows how to get attention. She can't really get enough! Although she's often sassy, she's a very good girl who hops and bruxes when we play with her. When the camera is out, she knows it's time to strike a pose! She expects your love and admiration. |
| LWRW Whidbey Dumbo-Eared Black-Eyed Seal Point Siamese Velveteen Whidbey is another one of our goofy girls who is always friendly and constantly a klutz. What she lacks in suaveness she makes up for with her agreeable demeanor. You can expect to see her romping along in happy little leaps while she's out to play. Her coat is very soft and she's fun to smother in kisses. | tBBR Wigglytuff (The Breakfast Bunch Rattery) Dumbo-Eared Black-Eyed Russian Blue Point Siamese This little girl is a total hoot. She's full of energy but always oh so friendly. She's incredibly soft and enjoys lots of pets and attention. You can bet Wigglytuff will be at the cage door when you open it. She's just so sweet <3 |
| LWRW Zero Dumbo-Eared Mandarin Zero is likely the shyest of all of our girls. Being pink-eyed, her eyesight isn't very good so she's more wary. Despite her shyness, she is always very sweet and gentle when we spend time with her. She loves using the wheel and is often found taking a stroll in it. | |
The Fellas | The Gals
Mice and rats are both types of rodents and both something that you do not want invading your home. But, if you do all of a sudden find yourself eye to eye with a furry rodent how do you know whether it is a mouse or rat? There are actually several different ways that you can determine if rats or mice have made their way into your home.
One of the most common mistakes made when trying to identify what type of rodent is in a home is mistaken for a juvenile rat for an adult mouse. However, if you know your rodents, you can easily tell the two apart. A young rat’s head and feet will be large compared to their bodies, and their face will be stubby and blunt with wide noses. They will have an overall clumsy appearance, like most young mammals, including humans! This is in comparison to an adult mouse whose body will be more proportioned, slim, and their head will have a more sharp-angled appearance to it.
Differences Between Mice and Rats Include:
- Adult mice measure around 7 ½ inches in length, including the tail; while adult rats can grow up to 18 inches in length, including the tail.
- Mice have thin, slightly hairy tails; rats have a thicker, hairless, scaly tail.
- The nose of a mouse is triangular in shape; the nose of a rat is more blunt and rounded.
- Both mice and rats can be brown or gray in color, but rats can also be black.
- Mice droppings are approximately 1/4 inch long with pointed ends.
- Rat droppings are longer (3/4 inch) with blunt ends.
Why You Don't Want Rodents:
Rodents are commensal animals. This means that they have come to at least partially rely on humans for their food source. This is why they are often found living around homes in both urban and rural areas. When the weather starts to cool, they start to look for indoor shelter to overwinter in. As a homeowner, you should prevent this at all costs because of the dangers that they can introduce into your home.
Both rats and mice can damage the structure of your home by chewing through wires, pipes, insulation, and drywall. They can also damage personal items, like furniture, clothing, carpets, and storage boxes. They can contaminate your food and food prep areas, and introduce diseases like Salmonellosis, Hantavirus, Leptospirosis, and lymphocytic diseases.
They can also create nesting areas behind walls, in your attic, basement, and even behind appliances. Rodents reproduce very quickly; two rodents can quickly become 20 or more in a very short period of time. Female mice have a 21-day pregnancy and have litters that average six pups and it only takes those pups about 6 weeks to reach breeding age. And each female can have up to 8 litters per year, so as you can see, if a small rodent problem is not contained quickly you will soon have a very large rodent problem on your hands. Rat reproduction rates are similar but they have large litters and a slightly longer pregnancy.
Still Not Sure if You Have Mice or Rats?
No matter what type of rodent infestation you have at home, one thing is for certain, you should get immediate help from a rodent pest control expert. Professionals will be able to correctly identify the species that are in your home and will be able to take the appropriate steps to safely and humanely eliminate them from your house. Check out our rodent control options to learn more about how you can get rid of rats and mice.
Professionals will also be able to determine what the cause of your rodent problem is and take steps to help you correct those issues. Having a rodent control service in place will make sure that your current problem is taken care of and those future problems will not arise unexpectedly, ensuring that your home remains free of unwanted guests all year long, well at least the furry, rodent kind!
Click here to view a mouse vs rat infographic to further assist you in identifying between the two invasive rodents. Broadcom 4321agn drivers for mac.
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