Breeders should select for certain qualities in order to improve the lines they work with. The following are qualities SARBU & SAFRC...

Rats often hide illness. Once they show symptoms or have a sudden change in behaviour, they might be in an advanced state of being ill. ...

BEHAVIORAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT Rats are intelligent and will soon get bored with the same food, toys and routine. When planning...

1. THE NEW BUT FAIRLY TAME RAT If rats were socialized as pups they should trust humans and getting to know the new home, owners and...

Behavioral problems may either be a result of bad genetics or learned behavior and imprinting. In most cases it comes down to bad...

Rats scent mark everything. Objects, their hoomans and even rat friends. Experienced rat owners know to turn remotes and phones upside...

THE ENRICHED INVIRONMENT: “…Donald Hebb (1949) kept some rats at home as pets… Back in the laboratory, these privileged rats were far...