Bleuming Tails Rattery

A white rat with a pink nose and whiskers is sitting on a wooden surface. Surrounded by colorful flowers and decorations, the curious rat looks up attentively. The background features a dark blue cloth with white polka dots, adding to the whimsical scene.
A cute cartoon rat with large pink ears, a round black body, and a long pink tail. The rat has big, expressive eyes, a white face, and tiny pink paws. It is sitting on its haunches and looking forward with an engaging expression—perfect for promoting rat adoption.
A hand gently holds three small gray rodents, eyes peacefully closed, over a potted plant with lush green leaves. Sunlight bathes the scene in a warm glow—a serene moment courtesy of Kansas City Rattery.

Tail Me More

A ratty blog for the scientifically inclined owner

A state of the rattery is captured in this close-up, black and white image of a small rodent. With soft fur and bright eyes, it nibbles on food while its detailed features stand out against a blurred background.

State of the Rattery

The last two years have brought upheaval in all facets of life, and this is a transparent update on what's ...

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A close-up view of a large pile of dry brown pet food kibble. The small, uniformly shaped pieces are densely packed, covering the entire image.

Food for Thought

Rats are grain-based omnivores. This means, like humans, their diet is open to a range of ingredients, but they primarily ...

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Orange You Glad You Know This?

For a long time, it's been preached across the fancy to NEVER allow your male rats to eat citrus fruits ...

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A close-up of a brown rat with a sleek coat standing on a light surface. The text "BLEUMING TAILS RATTERY" appears in the left corner of the image. The background showcases minimalist decor.

Agouti and Black

Agouti is the natural color of wild rats. Each individual hair shaft is banded with yellow, red and black pigment ...

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A person wearing a maroon sleeve holds a large rat with chocolate brown and white fur on their forearm. The background features a wooden fence.

Chocolate and Chocolate Agouti

Chocolate was first bred in 1915 and was standardized in 1935 in the UK. In 1976, it was taken over ...

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