Cages that are suitable for the number of rats you have.
Here is a rat cage calculator: Midlands Rat Club
Bar spacing is a big deal so make sure bar spacing is 1/2. If it's any bigger they might escape. Also, plastic bottom cages are not ideal they might chew their way to freedom. This is why we do not recommend it.
First aid kit
Things good to have on hand. Always consult with a vet before using any items in this picture. Copy and paste links Below.
Vetericyn wound care
https://a.co/d/c1MdL4z
Vetericyn eye wash
https://a.co/d/exfZqjv
Saline Solution
https://a.co/d/3VMlROb
chicken Gerber baby food
https://a.co/d/5fMsMni
amoxicillin
Aqua mox 250mg amoxicillin -100 Count Free Shipping (aquaantibiotics.com)
Scale
https://a.co/d/7qEDYwF
1ml Oral Syringe
https://a.co/d/7eSQTJ1
Vetericyn wound care
https://a.co/d/c1MdL4z
Vetericyn eye wash
https://a.co/d/exfZqjv
Saline Solution
https://a.co/d/3VMlROb
chicken Gerber baby food
https://a.co/d/5fMsMni
amoxicillin
Aqua mox 250mg amoxicillin -100 Count Free Shipping (aquaantibiotics.com)
Scale
https://a.co/d/7qEDYwF
1ml Oral Syringe
https://a.co/d/7eSQTJ1
Food
Also keep in mind that fresh fruits and veggies are great for your ratties. They benefit so much and it does keep their health inline. When you adopt from us we will send you a list of safe foods as well as unsafe foods.
Oxbow Essentials Regal Rat Adult Rat Food
OXBOW Essentials Regal Rat Adult Rat Food, 20-lb bag - Chewy.com
Enrichment Toys
Here are a few enrichment toys we like in our rattery.
Dog Puzzle Toys
https://a.co/d/fpWVVF5
Bird Creative Foraging System Wheel
https://a.co/d/cJQ4ZPt
Cotton Rope Nets
https://a.co/d/gG1DPCf
Kaytee Perfect Chews for Rats https://a.co/d/6BASqKL
Treat Skewer
https://a.co/d/co1hy2U
Dog Puzzle Toys
https://a.co/d/fpWVVF5
Bird Creative Foraging System Wheel
https://a.co/d/cJQ4ZPt
Cotton Rope Nets
https://a.co/d/gG1DPCf
Kaytee Perfect Chews for Rats https://a.co/d/6BASqKL
Treat Skewer
https://a.co/d/co1hy2U
Self made toys are great. One of our lovely adopters created this fun set up. Its a good alternative then store bought.
Bedding
We like to use Tractor supply pine bedding. It is Kiln-dried pine so it's safe to use. Fleece is not safe as a primary bedding. You can use fleece to cover ramps and as hammocks and such however not as the sole bedding. You can also use kiln dried aspen. Be sure to freeze bedding we like 72 hours. Bedding can carry lice, mites and other pest so be sure to freeze before use.
Water bottles and food dispensers.
Lixit Chew Proof Flat Sided Water Bottles
We use these to put their food in it works amazing for less food waste and and is very durable no hay just rat blocks.
Kaytee Rollin The Hay Dispenser
This is great for fresh foods easy to clean and durable.
Stainless Steel Pet Hanging Food Water Bowl
Hides and hammocks
Savic Sputnik Small Animal House, Pink/Purple, XL,
Niteangel Luxury Double Bunkbed Hammock
Small Pet Fun Tunnel
Carrier
Portable Carrier Hamster Carry Case Cage
You can also create a bin cage these are great for travel and hospital cages
click on picture above to learn how to create one.
Thanks to Shadow the rat on youtube. <3
click on picture above to learn how to create one.
Thanks to Shadow the rat on youtube. <3
A good vet is a must.
When you receive your baby, you must have a vet ready to do a health check. We give all adopters 48 hours after picking up to have you take your babies to the vet. This is at the buyer's expense. If for any reason they are not healthy we will refund the adoption fee. Only the adoption fee you must return the ratty back we will also let you choose from the next litter available if you do not want a refund. Do keep in mind that you must read the contract in full before the time of pick up and it must be sent in before picking up. Here is a list of suitable rats approved vets.
A playpen area
We use two of these stacked on top of each other. You can also make a homemade one with cardboard boxes or you can play in a bathtub without water make sure to seal the drain. Always supervise you rats when in these setups.
Playpen with Dense Ramp