I'm nowhere near you but I wanted to wish you luck

 

Thanks. I am reluctant to try craigslist because I don't want to se the little ones used as feeders. They are adorable and gentle kids. I guess if I have to I will get more cages rather than see them used as food. Can someone tell me the average square foot you need per rat?

 

you can get one double critter nation cage for about $200 and it can hold up to 12 rats but that pushing it greatly to its limits. What you can do on craigslist though is as questions. Make sure to see the cage. Either in person or through email. Have them with the cage so you know its not just taken from the internet. Ask about bedding, food, playtime...everything that thw rats need for a happy healthy life. Ask what vet they use. Hope this helps.

 

At least 2.5 cubic feet per rat.

 

I have also heard that Revolution is harmful to snakes - so maybe if you did all of the above and also told the person adopting they have been treated with revolution.
Good luck with the babies and new homes!!

 

I would price the babies at a cost above the petstore ones. But that revolution is a great suggestion! Hahha

 

How often have they been handled since they were born? How friendly are they, and do they mind being held? Can you share some pictures?

I live in York, I might be interested. I have two very old girls who will start to decline soon and I've been considering introducing two new babies, but I'm not yet sure if I can afford to keep two more rats at this time since I can expect vet visits for my own in the near future.

 

they are handled everyday. Some mind it more than others, but all are friendly. Generally when I have them out they are riding on my shoulder. There are a couple that if you cup them between your hands they will curl up and go to sleep. I will see about having the GF get pics.

 

If I were to take a couple girls, how much are you charging per rat and what days are you available? What is the pick-up arrangement you prefer?

 

I'm not charging a bloody thing.

 

Check out the NE PA Rat Breeders/Owners Facebook group! If you need an invite, let me know. It's a great group, no stupid drama, and they're very helpful and kind! You may be able to find some takers there.

 

Wish I lived closer. I'd love to get a couple cute babies!

 

It's recommended to charge a small rehoming fee to help ensure they are going to committed homes and also not as snake food - $5-10 per rat is recommended.

 

I made the mistake of giving my accidental litter away for free. None of them were fed to snakes, but only three of them went to a good home. I later found out that some of them were let loose or "just suddenly died."

 

I honestly don't know why rat stores sell rats so cheap. When you think about what you spend later on for bedding, cages, cleaning, etc those $10 seem much too low. I would not mind paying 3 times that. That only makes my intentions clear, and also you spent time and money bringing up those babies for 7 weeks.
I am 100 miles from Harrisburg. Not far, but I don't think I'm ready for more rats at this time yet.

 

I was recently up in PA not too long ago. Best of luck finding them homes!