DreamRatz Rattery

10/14/2026

I'm kind to those that are kind to me. But clearly I don't take bs from people! I DON'T owe anyone my kindness! But if you choose violence or negativity then I'll match you! Don't expect less! 💋

10/14/2026

Let's also remember that i do this out of pure passion! I'm handicapped with mobility issues cleaning cages 2-3 times a week and constantly caring for them, my service dog, the street cats, and my own cats! I don't need to or even want to be open to the public, I choose to fight the mills. If you want to be disrespectful then enjoy their unsociable, ill temperamented rats. So if I choose to only work with people I've already worked with before. This would be why! Also I'm in pain and crabby and if you add unnecessary stress in my life and I'll make petty my first middle and last name!

People need to read the date on the screenshot in this comment which is very clear about my contracts prior to deposit not to mention the clear bio that has all that info in it right at the top of my profile!
Let's be transparent here! Who wants to see Roderick verbally abuse me for not being able to force a rat pregnancy! He's mad over a 3 week time difference after being notified the earliest time possible

Paired September 22nd, separated the 28th, his deposit placed the 29th. She was first paired 3 weeks ago today. They start showing at 2 weeks! She has a week to go before the end of her potential due date! She isn't pregnant so I paired her again but f that I'll separate them now so there's less of a chance since I will not be working with someone so vile towards me and who already blocked me! You want to be a problem and act shady well I'll be the whole damn tree then!

I can revert the screenshots back to the originals too so I can unblock out the info I blocked but I wanted to ensure everyone can see what transpired and where his temper tantrum came from

10/13/2026

Did you know that roof rats (Rattus rattus) are being selectively bred in an attempt to domesticate them?

Most people are familiar with domestic fancy rats (Rattus norvegicus), but there is another species of rat that has lived alongside humans for thousands of years.

Roof rats, also known as black rats or ship rats, are a completely different species from our domestic fancy rats. They spread around the world alongside humans through trade and shipping, but living near people isn't the same thing as being domesticated.

So, can roof rats become domestic rats?

Apparently, someone is working on exactly that!

The Blonde Roof Rat Project is an ongoing selective-breeding project whose founder reports working with roof rats since 2018, selecting for traits such as tameness and willingness to interact with humans.

The goal is fascinating: to see whether generations of selective breeding can produce roof rats that are better suited to life in captivity and as companions.

Domestication isn't simply taking a wild animal and getting it comfortable with people. It's a process involving heritable traits selected across generations. Over time, selective breeding can change behavior, temperament, and other characteristics within a population.

Our domestic fancy rats are a wonderful example of how far selective breeding can take a species. Could roof rats eventually follow a similar path?

It's important to note that the Blonde Roof Rat Project's claims are primarily based on the project's own reports, and independent scientific confirmation of a fully domesticated roof rat population is still lacking.

Nevertheless, this is a fascinating project for anyone interested in rat behavior, genetics, selective breeding, and the history of domestication.

You can learn more about the project here:

https://blonderoofrat.com/about/

What do you think? Could Rattus rattus eventually become another established domestic rat species? Would you be interested in learning more about the genetics and challenges involved in domesticating a new rat species?

About Blonde Roof Rat: one keeper maintaining the only known domesticated colony of Rattus rattus, and why this site exists.

10/13/2026

Honestly thinking about shutting down comments all together. I can always turn them off as Im posting. Then the people who are paying for my guidance can always message me and those that aren't can't combat everything I'm trying to teach to the public for FREE! I feel like this might solve a lot of issues! But then I feel like so many people who want to learn will miss out though they can always message me as well. Idk, what do you think I should do?

If you're familiar with universe 25 (if not go check it out on YouTube) id consider myself one of "the beautiful ones" lol

Here's some cute fall photos from last year!

10/12/2026

Before commenting and making yourself look like a 🫏 please actually read this post all the way through and ask questions if you have them but don't come onto my posts ever to tell me information that's literally in front of you! There have been multiple on this one!

🐀🐁🦷 Take a look at the incisors in the photograph below.

These teeth appear to be approximately the appropriate length, demonstrating an important point when evaluating dental health in rats: correct tooth size doesn't necessarily tell us everything about tooth quality.

One thing that stands out in this photograph is the unusually pale appearance of the incisors. Rat incisors are normally yellow to orange because of pigments incorporated into their enamel. That coloration is a normal characteristic of healthy rat teeth.

When teeth appear unusually white, it raises questions about enamel development, mineralization, and tooth quality. Although color alone cannot prove that teeth are weak, it is an important observation to document when investigating dental concerns in a breeding

Malocclusion is commonly associated with improper tooth alignment or differences in jaw structure. However, when investigating recurring dental problems, we should also consider the condition and integrity of the teeth themselves rather than assuming that jaw size or alignment explains every case.

Rats rely on their upper and lower incisors meeting correctly to wear down their continuously growing teeth. When malocclusion prevents normal wear, the incisors can become overgrown and may require careful, ongoing maintenance to keep them at a functional length.

Some rats need assistance with tooth maintenance throughout their lives. This makes understanding the underlying dental issue especially important when making responsible breeding decisions.

A rat can have incisors that appear to be the correct size while still raising questions about enamel quality and tooth strength. We need to look at more than length and alignment when evaluating dental health.

At DreamRatz Rattery, I believe responsible breeding means paying attention to the details, documenting what we see, and continuing to learn about the relationship between genetics and health.

Because beautiful markings are only one part of the picture. Health matters, too. 💗

10/12/2026

This is one of the many cats that gets abandoned in my neighborhood. I call him batman and he's been around for about 6 weeks and I've only gotten to pet him quick once. He will get close but is apprehensive of people. Ive dewormed and fed him and he's getting closer and closer to approaching me. Hopefully I can catch him and check for a microchip soon. But once he is checked and I've attempted to find his owner if he isn't claimed he will need his own family. He is a gorgeous boy and you can tell that he's not naturally feral 🥰

10/10/2026

2 weeks before yall get to pick which babies are yours. They are 4 weeks old today so the boys have officially been moved and Marshall is raising them up

10/08/2026

My sweet handsome boys!

10/07/2026

Mr. Marshall is the cutest rat and I just love him and his personality!

10/07/2026

Thelma baby update. Only 4 girls left to choose from. All other deposits are in! 3 1/2 weeks currently. Get to pick them out at 6 weeks and bring home 8-10 weeks old