I desperately want to get my fiance a pet rat for christmas.

He has wanted one for years and we have just moved in together (told him a little fib that we weren't allowed pets in our rented house so that he wouldn't buy one so I could surprise him for christmas) but would rather see here if anyone has one first before looking in the shops

He know's all about taking care of rats but I don't know the first thing so if you have any advice as well that would be appreaciated (as in the best home to buy for them, what food to get them, special things to do to keep them extra healthy and live long)

many thanks

I looked in to getting some from breeders around here. Because I live in Newbury. To just let you know there are very few breeders around here, except from Reading area.

I am in the reading area. Can you point me in the right direction of the breeders?

You will need at least a pair Rats need ratty company

ditto! please don't just get one, they are very, very social!

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yes, definitely. heard had to get 2 so getting one each. that is how he convinced me. We were looking in a pet store and my perception of rats completely changed. Can't have him being lonley.
So does anyone know of any breeders in the Reading/Berkshire area

Sorry - really I am but i couldn't resist this - I am looking for a new home for my son-in-law
DT

I have a few round here.. they like to think they are pets oh sorry your looking for pets.. any chance you can take the ones I have and pet home them.. they are DRIVING me farkin crazy pmsl
I am sure you would think one or two of them are quite cute

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Suzanne

http://www.tigerkatz.co.uk
Owner/breeder/Exhibitor of Bengals/Akitas/ my children exhibit our pugs

You can email the NFRS and get a breeders list sent to you but I dn't think that any of them breed around Christmas- they tend to wait untill after the Christmas season.

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Christina
Owned by Murrey(ratties)
RIP Bea, Monty, Flicks, Kitten and Blue
Becoming an oriental kitten slave on the 20h September

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sorry, already got one little rat at home and trying to get him pet rats to keep him company haha. He is a real cutie though