Members of the Registered Breeders List have showed to have great knowledge, care, and ethics when it comes to rat keeping and breeding. Each rattery has the support of all the other breeders on the list and everyone works hard to breed healthy, happy, babies that make wonderful pets.
If a breeder claims to be registered but their rattery is not listed on this page, then they are not registered with us. Unfortunately some breeders may claim to be registered when they are in fact not, so please double check and ask the questions down below so you can make an informed decision from who you adopt rats from.
AUCKLAND - NEW BREEDER
Raven Rattery strives for healthy, happy rats with amazing temperaments. We have a passion for strengthening uniqueness in NZ
WHANGAREI - NEW BREEDER
River Rattery is a small cosy rattery focusing on producing healthy and happy Rats with wonderful temperaments
CHRISTCHURCH - NEW BREEDER
Kemodo Rattery focuses on healthy, high-energy rats with busy, curious temperaments. Producing mostly black rats, we see the occasional PEW, and are working on head markings.
WELLINGTON - NEW BREEDER
Interstellar Rattery is a small rattery, who aim to produce great pet rats who are healthy, have great temperaments as well as working towards producing more uncommon markings.
WELLINGTON - MAIN REGISTRY
Rupert's Rattery is a small rattery based in Wellington. Our primary breeding goals are to produce increasingly healthy, well-tempered rats. We are also working towards uncommon markings.
CHRISTCHURCH - NEW BREEDER
We are a small Christchurch based rattery aiming to produce rats with great health and lovely temperament. We are trying to bring in some markings as well.
AUCKLAND - NEW BREEDER
Little Snoots is an Auckland based rattery who are dedicated to producing happy, healthy, well adjusted pet rats. We are wanting to focus on the hooded markings but love them all equally!
CHRISTCHURCH - NEW BREEDER
Small rattery in Christchurch. We aim for the irish marking with the ultimate goal for healthy well tempered rats, and the desire to educate new owners on basic rat care.
More ratteries coming soon!
There are lots of unregistered breeders who are great too! Here are some questions to ask when thinking of adding some new ratties to your family:
How old are the parents? (ideally mum should be 6-12 months old and Dad should be 18 months or more)
How many litters has your girl had? (more than 2 can be bit rough on rattie mums as nursing so many babies is hard work!)
Why did you pick this pair to breed? (ideally breeders will have a goal for every litter - not just 'I wanted to')
What do you know about this family? (breeders should at least be able to tell you about the health of the parents, more established breeders will have knowledge of several generations)
How old will my babies be when I can pick them up? (no earlier than 6 weeks)
Where do your rats live? (inside is good, outside is not so good)
What do you feed your rats? (rats need a grain based diet: home made mixes are good, or lab blocks from NZRR, or there are a few good pet shop brands)
What do your baby rats come with? (some breeders do adoption packs, at the very least a breeders should be able to give you support and advice)
What happens if I can no longer take care of my rats? (good breeders will take their babies back at any time. They should at least say they will help you find a new home for them)
Can you send rats on the pet bus? (this is an important question to ask if you live far away from your potential babies)