All babies undergo "TEMPERAMENT Testing" before being adopted. Here are the EXERCISEs we use in this process:

  1. Introduction to another "stranger" rat. Should be a Positive, curious, and confident interaction. 
  2. Behavior when held on back. They should not panic, fight, or appear stressed.
  3. Behavior when sitting freely in and hand when being grabbed with hand. Should be relaxed and not fight. Should accept interacting and even engage with human. 
  4. Reaction to a foreign object and foreign noise. A BRIEF scare is ok, but the recovery (almost directly) is what I am looking for. They should be curious and sniff, touch, etc. 
  5. Reaction to being in a small carrier. Should not appear stressed or agitated.
  6. Reaction when cage door is opened in habit. Typically what I look for is rats that come right away to greet.  Some may do it right away, but some may wait a minute and that's ok.  Excessive hiding and NO greet is a red flag.
  7. Food Aggression.  Should show no signs of protecting or guarding food. 
  8. The Lap Test! I will place baby on my lap and evaluate how they react.  Im looking for calm, behavior. They can be curious or relax and cuddly. Leaping off lap is a red flag.

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We offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet your individual needs. Our approach is focused on understanding and responding to what you require, providing effective and practical solutions.