6.
Do you plan on keeping any from this litter? Breeders typically only breed to keep their
lines going – they breed for themselves, for the love of rats and to improve them - not to make money off of litters. I consider breeders that don't keep any from a
litter suspect, unless there is a good reason for it.
7.
May I meet the parents? I have found good breeders generally
let you see the parents, but some may be worried about illnesses being brought
in if you are a current rat owner. That is why some ratteries are closed to the public. You can’t
blame them for that, because an illness brought in could devastate their
rattery. I advise that you respect and abide by any precautions the breeder
asks you to follow. They are only being responsible in taking care of their
colony’s health.
8.
Do you screen potential adopters? The answer should be, yes, and they tell you
how they screen.
9.
If you don’t have any litters or pups available, who do
you recommend? Typically a responsible breeder will only recommend another good breeder
or a rescue.
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