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When researching pet rats, one of the first things people notice is price....... You may see rats listed for very low prices online, in classified ads, or even given away for free. At Swing Away Rattery (aswell as other ratteries) pricing may not be the lowest — and that is intentional. Here’s why. Ethical Breeding Is Not Accidental Responsible breeding requires: * Careful pairing decisions * Time invested in temperament selection * Proper separation at the correct developmen

There are a lot of things you expect when you keep rats. You expect the cuteness. You expect the little whiskers, the tiny hands, the way they hold snacks like they pay rent. What you don’t expect is the level of absolute nonsense...... (In a good way of course!) Like how you can give them a perfectly balanced meal… and they will still act like you’ve never fed them a day in their lives. The drama. The betrayal. The tiny, accusatory eyes. Or how one rat will carefully carry

Meet the Breeder: Hi, and welcome to Swing Away Rattery ! I’m so glad you’re here. I like to go by Sky as I have been for years (even in everyday life) as I like it more then my legal name, and I’m the human behind Swing Away Rattery. What started as a love for rats......their intelligence, affection, and endlessly entertaining personalities slowly grew into a passion for raising them thoughtfully and responsibly. Rats are often misunderstood, but anyone who has shared their