What
to Expect when your Rat is Expecting:
The Rat Pregnancy and Delivery FAQ
Disclaimer: Some of these
answers involve actual scientific facts as verified by my veterinarian
and others and some involve my experiences as a rat breeder, as well as
the experiences of a
number of other seasoned rat breeders I pestered to proof this. If you
see something you think is in error,
please let me know and please cite your information sources. This is in
no way supposed to be used in lieu of a vet consultation. If you
feel your rat’s
health is in jeopardy, please TAKE YOUR RAT TO THE VET.
If you have any questions I have not answered here or have contradictory answers to the questions, please feel free to contact me. This page will be updated as new information comes in or new questions are posed.
So without further ado, lets move on to the five sections of the Rat Breeding FAQ:
The Ratty Facts of Life or Sex Ed 101 for Randy Rats and Confused Owners
Pickles and Ice Cream or She's Having My Baby, er, Babies
The Miracle of Birth or Quick! Boil Water!!!
Plan B or What to Do When $#!@ Goes Pearshaped
After the Stork Has Come and Gone or The Babies Are Here, Mom is Fine, Now What?