My new baby Rats! What it's like going to a reputable breeder

[@kinahthecat]

They are so fluffy and cute, I love them already. I am jealous. People in the UK don't realize how lucky they are to have access to good breeders. 😥

[@elsasandvik7055]

Truly! Why don’t I have good US breeders 😢

[@msrustyspatula8679]

@@elsasandvik7055 thats why I want to be a breeder but idk about the demand or if it's possible to make money

[@eviezander5815]

@@msrustyspatula8679 maybe you could do it part time, that way even if there’s not that much demand u still get money but if demand is extremely high u can become full time.

[@VideosObviously]

@@msrustyspatula8679 it’s not possible to make a profit as a reputable breeder unfortunately, but if you love rats then it can be a wonderful side project and very enriching

[@charlenejohnstone2252]

@@msrustyspatula8679 yeah you will not get any profit money wise, from breeding rats, the care for them will cost you a lot and most breeders only sell their rats around £15-30 each or for 2 (no rep breeder will sell their rats in less then a pair) my dad use to breed rats as a hobby and lost money not made it. But he loved it which is why a lot of people do it and it’s known as a hobby more then anything and people do it because they love rats not money 😂😂

[@MotherOfWednesday]

I can't wait to see Puddings' points come in

[@Emiology]

Me too! He might end up staying very light on his points as the rex apparently dilutes the colour a bit

[@ItsTumbleTime]

@@Emiology I’m not sure if this is a good comparison, but my Siamese texel mouse got VERY dark points, as did most of her siblings. It’ll be interesting to see how the same visual expression differs between species :).

[@xSae_paintx]

@@ItsTumbleTimewhat’s a point?

[@ItsTumbleTime]

@@xSae_paintx I’m referring to the “points” of an animal where, if they’re Siamese, they get the darkest. Think the tip of the ears, tail, and lil’ feetsies! A Siamese animal will get darkest where it’s coldest, and can even get dark patches when shaved in some animals because their previously warm area just got colder and the body is compensating with darker fur. It’s cool! :)

[@reshmapatel325]

You always choose the cutest rats. I love your rats forever.

[@gab3963]

As someone who has only had ex-feeders, their personalities are amazing 🥰

[@maryoleary5044]

Well Done for rescuing your ratties!..and yes, they are amazing little personalities...ratonalities! 😃😄

[@maryoleary5044]

Just so everyone knows (as decent reptile breeders/owners know already) - it is ILLEGAL in the UK to feed live animals (Mice or Rats, etc.) to other creatures creatures

[@maryoleary5044]

Mice, Rats, etc. are SENTIENT BEINGS and PROTECTED BY LAW!

[@Mothobius]

@@maryoleary5044 I love rats, but I also respect that rats and mice are food for many oher species. In nature they oftne get preyed on. So I love rats and animals who eat rats. Rats are cute but that doesnt excuse them from being part of the food chain. All animals are col even if they need to eat rats. Even animals that eat live rats.

[@ashlynnheller8400]

@Molly Claire Pelley 90 (STUDENT) I think all reptiles can eat frozen thawed rodents. Some are just really picky and don't want to.

[@ratlover721]

I just got 3 rats yesterday, they are my first rats and I'm so happy!

[@Mandy-dh8oc]

Aww!

[@lizzystar4304]

Aweeee! You’ll be a great rat owner, make sure to keep them in the same cage

[@ratlover721]

@@lizzystar4304 I do, and they love to cuddle :)

[@lizzystar4304]

@@ratlover721 awwwweee so cute, I really love rats and mice!

[@GodsArtGallery111]

CongRATulations! I’m sure they’ll have a great life with you! Lots of love ❤️😊

[@samh7206]

I hate how I went to a breeder and not only were they extremely aggressive but one is also basically dying because of how bad her health is. Theyre my first rats and they put me off a bit but I love them to death. Ive done everything I can for them and theyre a lot better but I do have to spay one of them. I got two otger rats from a better breeder and the difference is MASSIVE. so nice, never bites (only one if I wake her up), health is way better, so social rtc

[@ashleyking3218]

I had a similar experience I got 2 girls one is almost 2 dying of respiratory issues since she was 4 months she has had constant painful respiratory issues from genetics and has aged horrible the other dyed at only 1y 2m Fromm multiple tumours I had to pts and it was honestly traumatic I now have 9 rats 4 boys 5 girls all rescues and they are all healthy except for that one 2 year old who unfortunately I expect to pass within this month And I talked to the breeder asking for advice and she completely ignored me I asked her questions about her motives for breeding and got ignored I’m now extremely educated with rats and it is disturbing she is considered one of the best breeders in my area

[@samh7206]

@@ashleyking3218 im so sorry you had that experience. Its so unfair to the rats and the fact that we trust them enough to give us good rats and our experience becomes horrible. The funny thing is the second one isnt an official breeder. Just a really nice couple with rats and they take care of them like theyre their kids. Id choose them before anyone else tbh. HOW can they be considered the best breeder?! A good one would NEVER give you dying rats. Christ. I reported mine but not sure if anything came out of it.

[@nicolascwtchycreatures2504]

Were they NFRS breeders though? Or just random ones offline

[@samh7206]

@@nicolascwtchycreatures2504 whats that?

[@lizzystar4304]

@@samh7206 I can’t believe I was early to ur comment

[@awetistic5295]

I'm always amazed by the amount of floof that can fit in just one rat. They are beyond adorable.

[@cherryc6777]

Glad to know I'm not the only one out here sweating in my bonding hoodie lol (I live in Texas). The things we do for love😆

[@lizzystar4304]

Same, I live in Texas too

[@Altitudes]

I had one where it didn't matter what I wore, she'd burrow down till she was under every layer to get to my shoulder. I loved her, but for her entire life I had scratch marks on my shoulder if I dared to wear anything that made it awkward for her.

[@MidnightRose1985]

Oooff…. The scritches and scratches… I recently adopted 3 boys. One is super bonded to me already, but I had started working with him in the store that I work at. The other two boys are going to take longer, but that’s because they were still babies when I got them. I’m like, ouch, that spot is tender, oh wait, that’s where the babies were last night…

[@Mandy-dh8oc]

I have never seen such a more beautiful creature

[@melwarat5766]

I love the breeders I got my two rats from! They let us come over every few weeks and they professionally trim the rat's nails and sell us the rat food mix they make that’s much healthier than what's in stores. And they always get so excited to see my babies each time I bring them 🥺

[@corinneduncan2726]

I got my two baby rats Ripple and Oreo just last week and I love them so much! Your videos helped me so much to get prepared for them. Thank you!!

[@Pizzpott]

Oh my God, they absolutely stunning Emi! When you first showed us Bagel peeking out of the carrier he reminded me so much of my little Elwood. Agree completely with you about not getting rats from pet shops. Mine came from a breeder somewhere in Norfolk and they were instantly friendly and were healthy and happy. The dog's next door probably wanted to come and see your new additions.

[@mariatomlinson2663]

I've just reserved my babies! It's my first time getting my rats from a good breeder, so I'm very excited! Three more weeks seems like forever!!

[@eraticatorr]

omg ikr, Im getting my rats in 4 weeks!! I cannot wait

[@mariatomlinson2663]

@@eraticatorr It's so worth it

[@eraticatorr]

@@mariatomlinson2663 oooaawwh I love that 😭😭❤️

[@Charbonnator]

I had a female dumbo Siamese with red eyes and she would sway side to side for the depth perception. It has been almost 6 years since my last rat passed and I miss them so much. I said I would never get anymore because it’s always heartbreaking to lose them but watching your videos has made me reconsider getting a few more one day. It’s too bad reputable breeders are hard to come by in Canada though…

[@willow9719]

The first passing is the hardest :’( I am considering getting more now though!

[@Eva-ku6kv]

EEK!!! I CANT WAIT! I bet their names r gonna be super cute!💛💜✨🌸😘🎆🥳🐹🥰

[@reshmapatel325]

Yeah. She always chooses the best names ever

[@Eva-ku6kv]

@@reshmapatel325 ik

[@olivetellegen600]

Their names are bagel and pudding

[@Eva-ku6kv]

@@olivetellegen600 ik but i commented before it was uploaded.

[@sm0lfry198]

Watching all of your rat videos just gets me so excited for my own boys, I've been researching rats for 6-7 months now and I've wanted them for years. Now im so close and just 3 weeks away, can't thank you enough for all the information you have given me along with my other resources, you've shown rats in a light to be kind cuddly creatures, which is so true. Watching your videos has been such a good distraction and I can't thank you enough!

[@irisravenhild9060]

They are so cute! Would love to have some rats myself, especially when I watch your videos, but I do not think they are the right animal for me, unfortunately.

[@Emiology]

It’s great that you recognise that and don’t rush into it though!

[@willow9719]

Its definitely an investment, time and energy >_>.. and constant, endless cleaning .. i have 4 rats and they make me happy, but the money that goes into treating their tumor and respiratory issues for each rat, and xray scans really adds up a lot.

[@ANNSHEARD]

Can’t believe how friendly they are!!! Lovely names!!!! I’ve never had rats!! Only hamsters!!!! But look so cute!!!! Enjoy them!!! Like I will love watching them grown up and seeing there Personality developing!!! ❤️

[@Daisy-nv7cr]

They’re adorable. Can’t wait to get my first rats in a month

[@soph4850]

Have you got them now? :)

[@Daisy-nv7cr]

@@soph4850 Yes I now have 4 rats. I got my second pair about a month after the first and they all get on well.

[@salslug]

im 14 and getting my first ever ratties in a few weeks !! a grey dumbo, and a hooded top-ear !! they are so sweet, and so soft looking !! im getting them from a rattery about an hour and a half away from me, and i cannot wait to meet my boys :)

[@rosenrot234]

Having one of the babies try and groom you that quickly. What good boys.

[@Morningstarshed]

I can confirm, siamese rats are so unique, social, loving... i adore every rat, but siamese they're just special 🥰🥰

[@SqueakDreams]

Loved seeing the new rattys come home! They are so adorable! 🥰

[@cheetahcreep]

How did I luck into your dream rat on my first look at rats? Tachigami actually just passed away a few days ago. He was honestly the chillest boi. I didn't know the white Siamese rats also had motion parallax! I thought just the rats with the ruby eyes did this. I have three boys left, one was his cage mate at the store and I think they may have been brothers (they did have quite a few features that were similar), because he was particularly upset. Eventually I want to foster and adopt out little beans to share the joy they have given me! Out of all the rodents I have owned, rats have been my favorite. So many cuddles

[@honeybearxoxo9004]

Pudding and bagel are so adorable! 😍😍

[@yvetteleigh572]

I’m so excited for you! It’s cool because I just got my dream rat too. I waited months for him. Mine is a dumbo Siamese. I love him so much. Those bonding hoodies are the best! Your babies are adorable!

[@kalenadams1918]

I just got my 2 new baby boys yesterday! I haven't named them yet because I don't know enough about their personalities but I have an inkling that one of them is going to be named Bergamot because he's energetic with a happy disposition and loved basking in the sun coming through the window on the car ride home. I can't wait to get to know your boys as well as my own!

[@ButtersTheBean]

Cuteness!

[@debbietampasheher3682]

At my local humane society last year in April I was told of a rat they had that was by itself. I immediately bought and set a cage, adopted her, then went to a local breeder to get get a friend. This breeder is awesome. She only adopts out pairs :). So I got 2 friends for the singleton. Since then I've rescued 3 other singletons from various places. The only 2 rats still alive are the ones I got from the breeder. The others are never old but they just weren't kept well or bred well. I will still alrways rescue a rat from any situation in any condition. I feel good giving them friends and good food, play time outside the cage, and love. Even though there's vet bills and sadness when they die. Xo

[@jillybean4real201]

I have 2 rats Snuggles and Kisses I love rats they are so cute.Your rats are the cutest things ever I love them.

[@Emily-vk7kk]

I laughed so hard at the chewed up corner of malt paste at 9:45. My malt paste tube is the same, absolute monsters! New babies are adorable!

[@bellaboopixi]

My first rat I guess you could say was a rescue. I started watching your channel and knew he needed a buddy and did not want to go to a rat mill!! Found a local breeder. Our new little guy is so sweet and timid. So soft. They cuddled immediately. I gave the gal twice asking price just to help her out :)

[@bellaboopixi]

Okay...maybe I do want a dumbo oh my gooood they are so cute. I welled up

[@amberm2777]

Congrats on the new rat baby. I know you will give it a fantastic life ❤️

[@hannahbitner7195]

OMG they are so cute and fluffy!😍

[@PeteyKay]

I just got 3 new rescue dumbo girls over the weekend, one is a black rex, another is a charcoal rex, and the third is a powder Russian blue or a Mink I believe. They're so great and I already love them so much!

[@suemcintosh3273]

They are adorable 🥰 congratulations!

[@reshmapatel325]

Awwwwwww I love themmmmmmn. I love the names yet again!!! Awwwwww there little faces i just want to hug them!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@lamiamaiden7485]

Congratulations on the new additions to your mischief! ❤ they're so adorable. I got 3 rats from a not so great breeder last year. 2 are still skittish and nippy. The 3rd got picked on but is so lovely to handle. Last week I got 2 baby girls from a really good breeder and the difference is incredible. My boy is neutered and so far he's really happy to have nice company. Good breeders make all the difference ❤🐾

[@jade2911]

She is amazing!! Makes me want to fly over there just to get a rat lol.

[@kaylacrawhorn8805]

I'm dying, they're so cute. I just got two baby saimese girls (also my dream babies), and they do the swaying thing pretty much everytime they focus on something too. Even my ruby eyed girl I had didn't do it nearly as much as these babies, I had no idea it was a Saimese thing. I find it so adorable

[@lexytaffernerturner3972]

I'm getting my first baby rats in about 5 weeks and from a breeder. I'm so excited!! Would you be able to do a video on caring for young rats vs older/adults rats. As a first time owner I'm really battling to find info on this . Love your vids have been so helpful. Xxx

[@TheRodentHouse]

I can’t believe I missed the premiere but I just watched the video, and the rats are adorable! I know that they’re gonna live the best life ever with you!! I can’t wait to see them more in your future videos!

[@ShwintyKat]

I'm having the same experience here, my first rats and the two I added later have all been rescues and took ages to get to the point that I could handle them and the two babies I adopted this week were also rescues *but* originated from a breeder before needing rehomed. They're so friendly!

[@klspyx]

I didn't think about wet dog food as a snack. What are some good kinds to get? What were the other snacks included in your treat bag?

[@wombatop4069]

Im happy for you, your new boys are so adorable.

[@kelsie_o3o516]

This brought me so much joy so thank you for sharing this with us Emi. They are gorgeous precious beans

[@harleyraebeauty9498]

I started watching you because I got feeder rats as pets. Unfortunately 2 died very young so I looked for breeders and I picked them up yesterday. I think she was breeding for money but I found and breeder that’s further away for the future. I’m happy for your new little ones they are so cute and you’re such a good mommy.

[@Ananda91809]

They r so pretty/cute/handsome So happy u got your dream rats

[@hi-ro9wm]

i freaked when i saw tires didn’t realise it was coming out later 😆🤣

[@elladempseyy]

im adopting 2 dumbo rats from a pet shop soon and although im not too keen on the fact that not all rats from pet shops are treated well are are just bred to make money, these rats have been handled since they were little because they had respiratory problems quite early on, however they are all healthy now and i cant wait to give them a better home, they are now around 4 months old and i cannot wait

[@annettefinn6934]

Omg I’m so excited to meet them there so cute 🥰

[@RotfuchsXy]

They are sooo cute.😍 I wish you a long, wonderful time together.

[@livi_5721]

thanks so much i was really worrying about having the rats travel for a long period of time but im glad to know that it is completely fine for them to do that :)

[@ash1rose]

You honestly have the sweetest voice. I could listen to you speak all day. I love the little babies omg. When the breeder was putting them in the carrier it was so cute how she sort of tickled them to settle them in I can't with how adorable they are.

[@Graces_life]

Aww they’re very cute! Congrats on the new additions, I hope I can get rats in the future! :)

[@BlueberrySherbert22]

I just got my first male baby (always had females). Cute new babies !💖

[@Musicisgood457]

I am watching and you are very welcome!! 😊 They were the perfect companions! Dave

[@milkybunny4875]

Bagel looks so much like baby Sprout 🌱 I love them 🥺

[@Emiology]

I know! I catch him in certain lights and my heart stops a little bit, but in a good way because of how much he reminds me of sprout. He’s different enough for it to not be painful though!

[@minako134]

What cuties!! Good luck with introductions, I look forward to hearing how they go. I got 6-week old male baby rats at the beginning of March 2021, and after some extended and re-extended quarantining due to health issues, started trying to introduce them in late April, and it's mid June now and they're STILL not living with my resident rats, because the babies scream bloody murder if the adults so much as sniff them. One baby bit my alpha's front pinky and made it bleed and I had to pause intros while it healed. What an ordeal!!!!

[@hannahkrusinski8340]

Aw Emily! I am super excited for you! congrats on getting the baby rats, they look like sweet boys ❤️

[@user-hy4wq9nk1t]

Aww!!! They are so cute!! ❤️ They are the luckiest rats in the world!

[@elsasandvik7055]

Loved this video! Thank you so much Emi for answering all my questions!

[@Pirategirl4nightwish]

I’m picking up my 2 girls on Sunday. I made the mistake of letting my 2 year old daughter name them, so now I’m stuck with Betsy and Mango. My last 2 rats lived until they were 3. Don’t worry, the small child will never be alone with the rats.

[@LillyannMayfield]

I'm getting 3 more babies in less then 2 months! cant wait for them

[@Mandy-dh8oc]

How exciting!

[@lillythelilly-pad753]

Fingers crossed 🤞

[@VinesThroughTime]

LOve them!!! Our boys are from a pet store that we use to get fish from. I saw them in a filthy tank, swaying and staring at the wall, i started crying and bought them both. The employee used thick gloves and grabbed them by their tails. we both yelled "NO!!!" It was so frustrating. I realized it was a rescue after all. I hadn't planned on it, but left with them, crappy food, and a HUGE bird cage (because it was more suitable than any of the small cages they had) It took a few weeks for them to come to us, but then they took to us quick. Needless to say they are spoiled, and we hate that store now. They have two complete different personalities. They don't even like the same food, and get bored quick. So far have proven to be more expensive than my old dog. but we love them so much. Nibbles and Marco.

[@mf-ws3cj]

I have never snatched a remote so quickly in my life when I read "new baby rats" CONGRATULATIONS

[@woomeebly]

Your new babies are gorgeous! I'd give my eye teeth to have a pair of si rexes, they're totally wow! Love your dress by the way, emi!

[@josiemorris615]

Aw they look absolutely gorgeous!

[@virtueisdead6673]

I have two albino boys that always scan :) its so funny and cute, I turn on the light in the morning and they freeze as if they where doing something mischevious and scan and they just wobble 🤗💕🐁

[@spockezri]

pudding and bagel best boys 🥺🥺🥺 i already cherish them and i've only seen them for ~10 minutes

[@myrtle.martyn]

Just Beautiful ❤️ we have wild rats in our garden, my neighbours are always fighting them! I love them!

[@dr0wnedsewerrat129]

they are so cute!! im getting a pair of girls soon since my current girl just recently lost her sister to an infection and is very lonely so we’re getting her some little babies to cheer her up

[@mightybruno]

They are adorable ☺️ congratulations and enjoy every second with them. 👍🏼

[@melodyyyy6711]

awww pudding looks exactly like my rat nugget! except nugget had red eyes😂 pudding and bagel are such adorable names i tend to stick to food names as well

[@zoehenwood9706]

Your top is so cute!

[@missimccarthy8408]

They are so, so very cute! I had 3 boys. One boy was an absolute sweetheart. His brother somewhat tolerated me and the other brother bit me every single day for the 2 and half years I had him. I wish I had found a better breeder

[@craftlovingmommy8574]

They are so stinkin cute. Congrats on the new members of your family.

[@dbenchellal]

I have an awesome breeder over in the Houston, TX area. I just got 3 boys and two more girls. Love them soooooo much!

[@stephw6046]

Aww! They are beautiful babies!! 🥰🥰

[@RuthAnneBenziger]

Congratulations. They are so cute!!!

[@cristinamatei9927]

I actually live in Scotland and I'm planning on getting rats in the future. So I got really exited when I saw that the breedery was supper close by. Thank you , I took a bunch of notes on how to properly care for rats ( IV been doing it for days hours on end) you helped me a lot along with other KZbinrs. I filled half a book with notes and tips I picked up and I'm planing on getting two male rats as my two very first rats. Idk when in the distant future I'm getting them but my parents will 100% say no so I'll probably get them when I'm an adult or even in a few years :)) I already have a list of names but I'm planing on naming them peanut and Mozart but it will also depend on persionaly and looks

[@veronicalake5286]

Pudding looks just like my Flora, but Flora has a little cream on her nose and her eyes are Ruby 🤗

[@drkatel]

I've had quite a few rats over the years from all the different sources, but I have just found the best breeder I've ever had. My.latest babies were people-centered from day 1. Sooo easy to train for handling, litter, etc. I hope this breeder stays in business for many years.

[@laylamcute]

Black eyed siamese rats are so adorable ❤ I finally got a black eyed siamese dumbo dwarf a few months ago. Out of my 6 boys, he definitely has the cutest face. His name is patootie and I love him so much!

[@madi12902]

awww congrats! there gonna live the best life with you 🤍

[@VibeASMR]

Rats are the best pets for me, bar none. I've never had so much fun taking care of animals until I got rats. I wish my financial circumstances were better because I would just live in a giant rat cage 🤣

[@moniquemorris4089]

I love your kangaroo pouch hoodie! My boys will love being inside of it, where did you get it from?

[@Emiology]

I think it was from ebay!

[@jsk-art]

Just asked to reserve 3 more rats from my local breeder (only have 2 right now) and I'm so excited!

[@ameliehospedales-tata3649]

OMGGGGGGGGG I SAW THE THUMBNAIL AND IM IN SCHOOL AND IM LIKE WHAT?!? THEY'RE SO CUTE CONGRADULATIONS!!!

[@katsukirenka1629]

Randomly clicked in my youtube suggestions and I find cute little rats! Bagel even has the same birthday as me! Maybe one day, when I'm not in uni accomodation!

[@Grace-sq3ri]

They're adorable! 💕

[@RatRandomness]

I follow aurora as well and their rats seem so lovely. Your boys are adorable!

[@victorlopez-eq3yl]

Omg luv the shirt..and a nice set up they must have lots of fun

[@penelope0267]

I literally love this video for some reason, IM GETTING 3 BABY RATS ON SATURDAY FROM A HOME BREEDERR so it's rlly helpful lol

[@pastapartyify]

They are so lovely

[@lily_3rinB]

Yayyyyy I've been waiting for this notification!!! I'm so excited😩

[@Zombieprinz]

They’re so cute. Love the siam rat 😍

[@epsilonaurelius4787]

THEYRE SO CUTE !!!!!

[@user-pf1dk5vx2l]

They are so adorable!

[@emmilyarciga6262]

Hiii, I just wanted to say thank you so much for your videos 💕❤️ they helped a lot and I was able to get 2 male baby rats (remy and yuki). I binge watched all your videos for months over and over and I still do to learn as much as I can. Thank you again☺️