Lil's Rattery

09/09/2026

I haven't been too active on my page lately! When I thought I may finally have more time to post updates, life somehow found a way to force me to be busier, and the hurdles just kept coming this summer (power outages, internet outages, car AC outages, etc.). Losing Carl definitely threw me into a funk, and I really regret not taking more photos of him. Of course I have tons of photos and videos, but there are just never enough! I still miss him every day.

My Silvermane project has also been a demotivating factor as it has been like pulling teeth getting them to breed. My original male (Bloo) from Mischa had zero motivation, so he found a home with one of my wonderful adopters. One of his sisters did finally have one litter which gave me just two girls. When one of those girls grew up she FINALLY had a litter after months of being paired with my favorite boy (a younger sibling of Carl) and I was ecstatic, only for her to reject and then EAT her litter. I had never dealt with one of them doing this, but it's always a possibility with first litters in particular. She hasn't given me a single litter since.

THANKFULLY her Mink Silvermane sister must have sensed my disappointment and finally agreed to also put the fear of "cooties" aside and let my boy romance her. I hadn't intended on breeding her as I wanted to focus on Black Silvermanes only, but she was my final hope at this point. The first two litters were very small, giving me just one Mink Silvermane boy with a couple of non-visual sisters, followed by one black Silvermane girl with one Mink sister. I held onto both Silvermanes so I can hopefully keep the line going, but this last litter finally restored my hope as I now have multiple boys and girls from one litter! I already know who I'll likely be holding back for myself, but a couple of boys will also be available for adoption in a month 🥳 (both Mink Silvermane and Black Silvermane). I'm so happy to finally be getting some traction with this line and can't wait to get some pictures up of these babies!

2026 has been rough all around, and my workload only increases every day. I am constantly working as there are no days off when you have animals to care for, so if I take some time to reply I promise it's not because I'm goofing off! Between my pet line projects, our shop, replying to customers and adopters, orders to prep, my own animals at home (some with special needs), taxes, finances, housework, and everything else, it's a lot to juggle and I do my best to keep up on everything. If I see you've sent me a message, I promise I have checked it at the very least and have it in mind, even if I haven't responded yet!

(Picture of one of my sweet Pearl boys who should finally be going to his forever home this weekend!!)

09/08/2026

"Just a little off the sides and back please". 🪒

07/09/2026

Sorry I've not been too responsive over the past week. As most of you that have spoken to me know, I love to gush about my sweet boy, Carl. Sadly, Carl has become incredible sick due to an inoperable tumor, and this week I'll be having to say goodbye to him 💔. Losing a rat is never easy, especially since their lives are so short, but you always hope that they will pass peacefully in their sleep due to old age. Having to make the call to put them to sleep so that they don't suffer, and spending those final days giving them comfort and love while feeling dread and guilt over the inevitable makes it so much harder. He is my best buddy and I am so thankful every day that I *knew* he was meant to come home with me. Fueled by his constant desire for peanuts, cheerios, and snuggles, he is the goofiest and most loving companion I could have ever asked for 🖤

06/29/2026

05/24/2026

Online Rat Show with Prizes!
All Rats welcome - Pet owners and Breeders

We are trying to find out if anyone would be interested in showing their rats for fun. Shows would be once monthly with 3 - 6 classes. There would be some just-for-fun classes along with regular classes.

Entry fees would be $3 per class to help with prizes, ribbons & postage. Each class will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.
Entry fees would be $3 per class to help with prizes, ribbons & postage. Each class will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

Along with an entry form, you would need to submit photos & or videos for the judges. Each rat would need its own entry form.

If enough people show interest, our first show would be in August.

Fun classes would be decided by popular vote, and regular classes would be decided by the current month's team of Judges.

These shows are just for fun; they are not affiliated with any group/club or association.

If you're interested, like, comment, and share - help get the word out!

1st place $40 and a first-place ribbon. 2nd place $20 and a 2nd place ribbon & 3rd place will get a ribbon.

05/16/2026

✨NEW HOME FOUND - THANK YOU!! ✨

Sadly, one of my adopters has just found out they need to relocate overseas and cannot take their sweet boys with them, as much as they wish they could 🥺. If anybody is looking to add some lovely older boys to their mischief, please reach out to me and I can connect you with them!

These boys are named Remy (Russian Blue hooded, DOB 10/28/24), Toast (Cinnamon hooded, DOB 10/28/2024), Beans (Blaze, DOB 11/13/2024) and Poe (Pearl, DOB 11/10/2024). Remy is sweet but a little shy, Poe is a total snuggle bug, and both Beans & Toast are super playful and sweet! They would come with their Critter Nation and all their supplies, just reach out for more information!

05/05/2026

This sweet little guy will be leaving me soon and I'll be sad to see him go, but at least I'll get to see him often! A neighbor rescued a young boy with an injured leg so I helped with rehabilitating him, and now that little one needs a buddy to join him! I normally don't like to let babies go out as young as this boy (about to be 6 weeks), but I'll be able to check in on him and make sure he's thriving, and I'm sure he will do amazingly as he's already so social, playful and confident! I'm just glad the rescued boy will finally have a companion, as companionship is SUPER important for rats in developing their social skills, keeping up on their grooming, and maintaining a sense of comfort and security!

04/12/2026

These two handsome fellas left for their new home today! 🥰

04/11/2026

I still get a lot of inquiries about these two boys, so wanted to give an update that they were adopted back in January and have been doing amazing in their new home! 😊
I still have sweet boys available, but do not have any other hairless boys available just yet!

(If anybody comes across any accounts besides this one posting their older picture, please report it! Unfortunately, multiple people have been scammed out of hundreds of dollars using their picture 😩).

03/31/2026

Gordon, our oldest boy, brother to my late Gene, father to the majority of my adopted Mink boys, and grandpa/great grandpa to many of my Pearl boys (including my Pete), had his final snuggle yesterday 😢. Last week I had commented on how active and spry he was for such an elderly gentleman, but on Sunday night he unexpectedly went into renal failure and nothing could be done. He has been with us the longest, always being first to get in his good morning kisses. I'll miss him so much, and I'm so grateful for all the lovely gifts he helped to create for me and many of my adopters 🤍

Sorry to those who are waiting on replies from me, I'll try to get back to everyone this evening.