Buster and Beans

Buster and Beans are young male rats born February 2, 2025 after a family bought a female rat from a "breeder" and she turned out to be pregnant. These boys are on the shyer side and will require patience while they settle into a new environment. The are still very active and playful. They like to be out, but they do not love being picked up and held for any length of time. Out of cage play time and positive food reinforcement helps to develop their people skills.

Proof of a proper enclosure is required: one with solid floors and shelves to prevent foot injuries, bar spacing small enough to prevent escape or heads getting caught, good ventilation to prevent respiratory issues, and enough room to climb, explore, and provide enrichment activities like digging, burrowing, and balancing. Four cubic feet per rat is optimal. Like other animals, rats are very intelligent and need mental stimulation. They are also social creatures so they should be adopted in pairs at a minimum. Rats are heat sensitive, so cage placement is important: an area in the home that does not get too hot in the warmer weather. They do best in areas that are completely dark for at least 8 hours a day with no nightlights or other ambient lighting.

Their adoption fee is $40.