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Title: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on March 31, 2008, 01:26:02 PM Ugh....my little agouti hooded female decided to escape her cage and go visit the boys in their FN. I had no idea she was even in there until I glanced over and saw her mating with my little boy Emile. Ugh...I yelled and ran over there to grab her up but it was over before I even got to my FN. As soon as I got there I looked and saw that Polly's "opening" was really open so that is never a good sign....And she has currently gained some weight. We are expecting babies around April 19th.
Polly is an agouti hooded with standard ears and standard fur. Emile is an agouti berk with dumbo ears and standard fur so we are expecting 100% agouti in standard ears with a slight chance of dumbo. I did plan on talking to a couple of breeders I know on becoming a breeder in the near future but I didn't want to start like this! This is completely unplanned and I take 100% responsibility for it. Please help me adopt out these babies. I did make a website to help with finding people to adopt the babies and to get practice because I might be a rattie breeder one day. I do have an adoption application and a fee of $10 per rat so that I know these little guys and girls will go to a wonderful home. I WILL NOT adopt out for feeders. If you are interested you can check out my website at http://www.freewebs.com/spoiledrottenratties/index.htm or you can contact me here. Polly (Mama rat) (http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Prestonsmommie/polly.jpg) Emile (Daddy rat) Sorry but the pic is blurry and old. He was 6 weeks here and now is 3 months. I will get better ones as soon as possible. (http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Prestonsmommie/DSCN0714.jpg) Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Oh!Rats! on March 31, 2008, 02:52:19 PM Holy Crap! Are they both from Melissa?
I REALLY want an agouti (as I think you remember, since I almost stole yours...). I might really like an agouti girl.....dumbo preferably....oh Erika! :confused: Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on March 31, 2008, 03:10:56 PM Yea Tricia I can't believe this happened!! I feel horrible. Polly is from Melissa (not bred by her but rescued by her) but Emile is not. They will definietly be agouti and daddy is dumbo so there will be a chance for dumbo babies if Polly carried dumbo. Just let me if you would want an agouti dumbo girl. I will definietely put you on the list. You will have first pick of the girls....I already have someone on the list for two little boys. I'm going to do it on a first come first serve basis.
Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Oh!Rats! on March 31, 2008, 03:13:52 PM Is Emile the little guy you "rescued" a while back? I think I remember him....poor guys. Yes, I would love an agouti girl, even though I'm FULL! I can't say NO! Please put us on the list! My daughter ALERTED me the minute she got home about this post! :yelcutelaugh: :yelcutelaugh: Has Polly warmed up since you've gotten her?
Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on March 31, 2008, 03:37:36 PM Yes Emile is the little guy that I rescued. I will be completely honest in saying that he is a little shy....in a little shy I mean that he will run to the door when he sees you and especially when you open it, he loves to be held and will lay in your arms bruxing and boggling the whole time but, if you make any sudden movements he kinda runs away but will come back right away. He loves licking and giving ANYBODY major kisses though. He's not aggressive in any matter to anybody or any other rat. He introd very well to every other rat that I introduced him to. He's been healthy and even went to the vet for a clean bill of health.
I adopted Polly thinking that she was a very shy girl....boy did she prove me wrong! She is not only not shy but she knows her name!! It's so funny. When she's out running around all you have to do is call her name and she runs to you. She also has never bitten or showed any aggression. She absolutely loves my husband and kisses him to death!! They are both very friendly and very healthy rats. The babies are going to be extremely friendly and socialized ratty babies. I will definietly put you on the "list" for a dumbo agouti girl. Since Polly is hooded and Emile is berk I'm guessing some of the babies are goign to hooded and some berks....do you have a preference in markings or just the preference of ears? Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Oh!Rats! on March 31, 2008, 03:50:53 PM Most definitely self if possible! I love the all one color! But if not....we'll have to see. I'm excited about their personalities too! Sounds soo good! I guess I should say I'm sorry this happened...... :rattysmiley:
Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Serendipity Rats on March 31, 2008, 04:03:10 PM Just wanted to note that Dumbo is a recessive trait, meaning each parent would have to express or carry the trait for it to show in the litter. Since mom is a Standard and dad's a Dumbo, the only way there would be Dumbo babies is if mom carries it. So, chances are this litter will all be Standards...unless mom is from known backgrounds and carries Dumbo, then you'd have 50% Standard, 50% Dumbo.
Just wanted to clarify. ;) Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: TheChicagoCrew on March 31, 2008, 04:06:19 PM No discussions in adoptions unless you intend to adopt.
I, of course, forgot I was talking in Adoptions. Bad Melina :) -Melina Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on March 31, 2008, 04:13:19 PM Thank you so much to you both for the clarification of the ears and markings. I knew that too...just kinda spaced it out. I have "DUH" :doh: moments sometimes.
Tricia you are definietely on the list for a self girly!! Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on March 31, 2008, 10:08:29 PM VOICE: just means the picking order of the babies. It's going to be a first come first serve basis.
VOICE: Deb (labsrgr8t) Two boys VOICE: Tricia (Oh!Rats!) One agouti self girl, if possible Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ravenis on March 31, 2008, 10:55:25 PM Hey! I live in chicago, just wondering how this is going to work. I would really like to get a female. :BlueDumboBigEyes:
Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on April 01, 2008, 07:58:32 AM Hey Ravenis. I just sent you an email!!
Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on April 01, 2008, 05:12:40 PM VOICE: Deb (labsrgr8t) Two boys
VOICE: Tricia (Oh!Rats!) One agouti self girl, if possible VOICE: LoriV one (maybe two) PEW, if there are any, either male or female VOICE: Ravenis one girl Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on April 02, 2008, 07:56:36 PM I just wanted to share a new pic of daddy rat since the other one is when he was only 5 weeks old. This was taken less than a week ago.
Emile (http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Prestonsmommie/Emile.jpg) Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratlovingkippy06 on April 02, 2008, 09:23:20 PM Hi i would like to seer if there is a female i could adopt. I am starting a young group since my older girls are a year old. I Have 2 younger girls that i would room her with and i am getting a female dumbo from Bluefrog this month. I would LOve to get a girl but that doesn't work out i could take a boy.
Kaytie Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on April 02, 2008, 11:04:27 PM RatLovingKippy I sent you a PM. Thank you for your interest!!
Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on April 03, 2008, 08:53:46 AM VOICE: Deb (labsrgr8t) ~~Two boys
VOICE: Tricia (Oh!Rats!) ~~One agouti self girl, if possible VOICE: LoriV ~~ One (maybe two) PEW, if there are any, either male or female VOICE: Ravenis ~~ One girl VOICE: RatLovingKippy ~~ One girl Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratlovingkippy06 on April 03, 2008, 04:57:29 PM i love the picture of your boy. if there are any chance dumbos or regular ear babies that look like him when almost all the body is brown could i get one like him?
OO i can't wait for the babies to be born :) kaytie Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on April 03, 2008, 05:09:08 PM The babies will probably be standard ears but there is a slight chance for dumbo because we don't know background on Polly...she MIGHT carry dumbo. At first I thought that Emile was an agouti self because you really don't see white but when you pick him up his belly is definitely white :BlueDumboSmile: . Oh and thanks for the compliment on Emile...he really is a beautiful rat. I will mark you down for a little girly that looks just like daddy and lets cross our fingers and hope that we have one!! I can't wait for the babies to be born either! She has gained another 2 grams in one day!!!
VOICE: Deb (labsrgr8t) ~~Two boys VOICE: Tricia (Oh!Rats!) ~~One agouti self girl, if possible VOICE: LoriV ~~ One (maybe two) PEW, if there are any, either male or female VOICE: Ravenis ~~ One girl VOICE: RatLovingKippy ~~ One girl that looks just like daddy Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratlovingkippy06 on April 04, 2008, 11:25:31 PM Are they here yet ??? lol
Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on April 05, 2008, 03:13:45 AM No, not yet. The babies unfortunately aren't due until the 19th!! I'm really excited too!!!!
Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on April 05, 2008, 05:01:06 PM VOICE: Deb (labsrgr8t) ~~Two boys
VOICE: Tricia (Oh!Rats!) ~~One agouti self girl, if possible VOICE: LoriV ~~ One (maybe two) PEW, if there are any, either male or female VOICE: Ravenis ~~ One girl VOICE: RatLovingKippy ~~ One girl that looks just like daddy VOICE: Jay S. ~~ Two girls with standard ears Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on April 09, 2008, 11:49:24 AM Miss Polly is gaining more and more weight. We are in day 11 of pregnancy and she's gained about 16 grams!!. About 10 days or so to go!!!
Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on April 09, 2008, 10:58:12 PM VOICE: Deb (labsrgr8t) ~~Two (maybe 3) boys
VOICE: Tricia (Oh!Rats!) ~~One agouti self girl, if possible VOICE: LoriV ~~ One (maybe two) PEW, if there are any, either male or female VOICE: Ravenis ~~ One girl VOICE: RatLovingKippy ~~ One girl that looks just like daddy VOICE: Jay S. ~~ Two girls with standard ears VOICE: Michelle (MichelleandMike) ~~ either 1 girl or 2 boys...whichever is more likely Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on April 17, 2008, 10:12:08 PM VOICE: Deb (labsrgr8t) ~~Two (maybe 3) boys
VOICE: Tricia (Oh!Rats!) ~~One agouti self girl, if possible VOICE: LoriV ~~ One (maybe two) PEW, if there are any, either male or female VOICE: Ravenis ~~ One girl VOICE: RatLovingKippy ~~ One girl that looks just like daddy VOICE: Jay S. ~~ Two girls with standard ears VOICE: Michelle (MichelleandMike) ~~ either 1 girl or 2 boys...whichever is more likely VOICE: Helena&Ryan ~~ 2 girls Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Addicted2Rats on April 19, 2008, 09:13:23 PM OK.. its the night of the 19th and I'm DYING to know whether there are any little eepers born yet?? :) I'm so excited for you, Erika!! You'd better call me the minute Polly's labor starts. ;)
Deb Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratlovingkippy06 on April 19, 2008, 10:43:40 PM i know i was going to get a female that looks like father but if there is such a miracle you can have him.
Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Addicted2Rats on April 20, 2008, 09:35:19 PM Hey guys,
Wanted to let you know that I just got off the phone with Erika. It looks like labor may just be starting with Polly. She's in her igloo where she's made the nest for the babies. And she's been doing alot of grooming down there, laying on her side and stretching alot. Plus, she's been doing some bruxing which I've heard that rats will sometimes do when they're in pain. So it looks like we may be hearing about eepers very soon tonight! :) Deb Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Addicted2Rats on April 21, 2008, 06:53:21 AM Another update cuz I know Erika is tired and probably sleeping in. She texted me late last night to let me know that no eepers had been born. The behaviors that I described in my previous note stopped after a little while. So Erika decided to go to bed, and will check to see if there are any babies there when she wakes up.
Deb Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on April 24, 2008, 01:59:42 PM I got a quick up date for everyone even though I made a new thread for the babies:
Polly had 12 babies on the 21st of April. The runt did die shortly have birth so now we have 11. Their markings are starting to show. Once the sex of them becomes apparent we will be able to pick out which baby everybody wants :) (http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Prestonsmommie/100_0899.jpg) Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratlovingkippy06 on April 24, 2008, 02:27:08 PM is it just me for do they look like they have dumbo ears?
They are soo cute :) Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on April 24, 2008, 02:31:54 PM is it just me for do they look like they have dumbo ears? OH that would be awesome!! I will know more later because I have Ashley and Sarah from ChicagoRatPack coming over today to help me determine color, sex and ears. I hope it all works out the way it's supposed to!!! :bow:They are soo cute :) Edited because I don't know how to spell! Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Oh!Rats! on April 24, 2008, 03:35:25 PM Oh I can't wait to hear! Please let us know right away! :thumbsup2:
Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: LoriV on April 24, 2008, 09:13:18 PM Any news? Any PEWs?! Heh heh!
Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Oh!Rats! on April 24, 2008, 09:33:39 PM Lori, I know you are just over there drooling over possible PEWS! :yelcutelaugh:
Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Addicted2Rats on April 24, 2008, 09:55:55 PM Pictures! We want pictures!! :poke: :yelcutelaugh: :hyper:
Deb Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on April 24, 2008, 11:19:00 PM Okay so I kept poor Ashley and Sarah here for HOURS...they were starving..poor Ashley and Sarah :BlueDumboBigEyes: . Anyways, they do agree with me that we have 6 boys and 5 girls here. Which means that the boys will be: 2 mismarked black hoods, 1 black berk, 1 agouti berk and 2 that are either PEW, Himi or Siamese. The girls will be: 3 either PEW, Himi or Siamese, 1 black berk and 1 agouti berk. This is ALL VERY up in the air though. It could change. We will know much more in a week when they get their fur and we really know girls and boys. It's just something to ponder on.
I did not get day 4 pictures but I will get some tomorrow so you can see my babies on day 5! Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: LoriV on April 24, 2008, 11:30:45 PM Can you tell yet if they have standard or dumbo ears?
Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on April 24, 2008, 11:36:13 PM Can you tell yet if they have standard or dumbo ears? Oh yea...I forgot that part..everyone is a standard ear.... Title: Re: Unplanned mating occured~~look for babies in Illinois around April 19th Post by: Ratty Krazy on April 27, 2008, 11:55:27 AM Hey there everyone. It looks like we could possibly have some girls left and definitely have some boys left for adoption.
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