Smelly Rats Rattery

Kowhide babies are growing up so fast 🤍💖

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RATTERY UPDATE!!
Hello everyone! Lots of new people lately so i wanted to do an update on where things are at and where things are going for Smelly Rats over the next six months.

Babies:
Where are all the babies??? So many people on the waitlist but so little babies to go around. Truth be told, its been almost 6 months since our last litter.
This is mostly due to lack of does. All the older girls arent suitable for breeding and my next set of breeders havent been old enough.
I now have girls ready for pairing! And we have been… for like three months… i cant make these girls pregnant.
I promise we are working on it. Fingers crossed i have a couple of litters ready for adoption by october 🤞

Breeding goals:
At this point i have two strong lines i am continuing to work on. Temperament has been very sound with most rats becoming sweet, passive and playful. I am looking to further work on health, as all breeders should. For being 1.5 years in, health outcomes are improving with each litter with no patterns of specific ailments. RI being the ever looming outlier but still improving.
Coat texture has been interesting to experiment with. My double velour has definitely become a favourite of mine and a style im looking to continue with.
I have recently taken in some new blood to hopefully bring in some traits i am looking for. Very excited to work with new lines at the end of the year!
If all goes to plan there should be 5-6 litters before the year ends 🙂

QRF:
Earlier this year Smelly Rats Rattery became an approved breeder with the Queensland Rodent Fanciers.
As of this month I (Kurtis), am now the Vice President of the QRF as well!
This role is a big undertaking and im excited to see what i can contribute to a group i love so much.
Due to this, my appearances at shows may be different as i need to attend to the general running of the event but i will always be available for conversations and questions! I always have some wonderful friends and stallhands available on the day to enquire about anything Smelly Rats related 🙂

Excited for the next few months but please be patient if there is a wait on adopting new bubs!
Please see other posts about the adoption process and send me a message if you ever have any questions 🐁🌟

Upcoming events:
International Non-Binary Day October 4th
QRF show November 28th

This sunday!!

QUEENSLAND RODENT FANCIERS JULY 26 2026!!
Come join Smelly Rats at the next QRF show to meet our ratties and support the rattery! I have been working on a variety of products that will be for sale and we are always happy to chat about rat care and adopting with us. This is the perfect opportunity to learn about Smelly Rats Rattery before deciding to adopt in the future. We look forward to seeing you

QUEENSLAND RODENT FANCIERS JULY 26 2026!!
Come join Smelly Rats at the next QRF show to meet our ratties and support the rattery! I have been working on a variety of products that will be for sale and we are always happy to chat about rat care and adopting with us. This is the perfect opportunity to learn about Smelly Rats Rattery before deciding to adopt in the future. We look forward to seeing you

ADOPTION INFO
Due to an increase in messages to the rattery, I wanted to give some information on how to be considered for adopting with Smelly Rats. I have had dozens of messages in recent weeks but only 1 single application.

My rats, whether rescued or bred by me will ONLY go to people who have completed the following steps:

- Filled out my ‘Expression of Interest’ form, either before messaging or after i have suggested you do so. Not filling out this form shows a lack of follow through. If you would like a cheap rat that you can pick up today, you are welcome to check out Gumtree.

- Emailed or messaged me cage photos. I will never home a rat without seeing what their living conditions will be. I am happy to help people improve their cages to a healthier standard but you will not recieve rats until that standard is met.

-DO YOUR RESEARCH. I work a full time job as well as run my own two part business, unfortunately i cannot hold everyones hand as they navigate proper rat care. We all have to learn! I had my first rats once too! I am always happy to make recommendations, answer questions and help out but i will always want to choose a more knowledgeable home for my rats over a riskier one.

- Show an interest in my rattery and the types of rats i breed. Often people are no longer interested in my rats after i describe the coats i breed. Its fine to want a certain colour or coat! But you want a plush curly male double rex velour who looks like a teddy bear? Be ready for him to have a naked rump when hes older!
You should always be vetting breeders before you adopt from them. Ask about my ethics, my breeding practices, my culling procedures, i most certainly would be asking those things!

Additional things you can do to be considered for adoption but not 100% necessary:

- Come to shows and meet me and my rats. I attend every single Queensland Rodent Fanciers show as well as many other community events with my rats. Show an interest in us and I’ll remember you when im looking for homes.

- Show me your love of rats! Send photos! Tell me their dumb names! I want my rats with people who love and adore them. Id pick someone sending me 20 photos a day over someone who never spoke to me again after adoption.

I have worked professionally in the animal industry for many years and have navigated the world of animal husbandry, breeding and sales. I have seen the good and the bad of it. I will always advocate for my rats to have the best life. I love them more than anything ♥️
Thankyou to all of those who have adopted with us already and fill my rats lives with love every single day ♥️