Happy birthday to this litter! The present headcount sits at 15, which as I'm sure you all know is a lot of homes to find. No colors yet, no sexes, but momma is very tired and all seem to be doing well so far. Who wants to take one home with them?

Daddy is a large Russian Blue Agouti Dumbo, I believe... so these ought to be some pretty freaking cute bubs 

Congratulations on the litter! Be sure to keep us informed of their progress

congrats!!! they sound like they'll be beyond adorable! =) keep us posted on them and mom

Here is a picture of Poppa.  The "hair spike" is that he is in the process of loosing weight to be able to clean his whole face soon.  He's a lovey squish and a VERY LARGE BOY.  Tons of love in this boy and super mellow.

The story of how these two got together is a mystery to me as Shen's previous owner.  I was in a motorcycle accident (cracked rib, dislocated shoulder, double vision) and hired a teenage girl to help out who had years of caring for rats. Thanks to guardiantrinity for being a gracious new owner.

When will you be taking reservations for bubs?

You can start taking reservations when colors/markings/genders show if you want. I like doing that early so I'll know how many, and which ones are still in need of homes.
You can always keep track by writing down Person's name wants color/marking gender baby.

>.> Okay, I'm getting suckered in.  Please tell me that the blue-cap and those really dark brown ones aren't boys. >.>;

Phew!  I dodged a bullet on the blue cap.  xD  (I'm trying to avoid more girls, but have ample space for boys. >.>;; )

But there is a dark boy?  Ohboy.  You shouldn't tell me that, you'll have me wanting him.    

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y122/guardiantrinity/Rats/12Day7.jpg <- In that picture, what is the brownish/reddish baby? The one with the head nestled between the fawn and dark baby's butts?

<.< I know you're not taking reservations based on color yet though.  Whereabouts in IL are you located in?  (We're in Rockford)  Ever since these babies were born the same day I lost mine I've been curious on them.   

Y'know, I think I'd be quite foolish not to open specific reservations now. You guys have high interest in the litter and I want the best for them. However, you guys are going to have to help me out-- if you can tell me which one in the picture you are fond of, I can correspond most of them to the "real live" ratty, hehee. However, saying self agouti dumbo doesn't help me yet-- still too new in the rat color business. (But willing to learn!) I will start numbering them when I post pictures.

Ratty_Pack, would you mind if I used your adoption screening questionnaire? It seems pretty sound and covers all bases. Also, which one do you mean? In the second picture (in my most recent group of snaps) I think you mean one of the three in the bottom left corner. I am pretty sure the one sandwhiched between the other two is a girl-- not sure about the other two though.

So yes... long story short? Adoption Reservations are now open.

Unfortunately I am pretty sure that little bugger is a boy as well =(

I am having the roomie help me hold them tonight for proper sexing.

Quick question-- I have heard of folks who mark rat tails using sharpies (specifically pews). Is it safe to do it to these guys at this age? They will be 2 weeks old on Thursday.

How about Girl #3?   

Will IM the application....

  Is there anyone who has rattie train experience able to assist me? I am desperately in love with the two boys but need some assistance in getting them to me.    They're near Chicago and I am in VA. Any takers? Thanks in advance! (New thread in rat tails for transport from Ill to VA)

Girl 8 is reserved (keeping her) 

Reserved
dragonfly_26: Boy 4, Boy 7 *if* they are dumbo
Data: Boy 2, Boy 8
navadamoon: Boy 5 & Boy 6
cheerio: Boy 1 & Boy 3 (need ratty train from Chicago to VA!)

MichelleandMike: Girl 1
ratty_pack: Girl 3
guardiantrinity: Girl 8