This is to protect both the breeder and the new rat owner. 

Do not try to reserve a rat without reading both terms and conditions and the sales contract first.

Iris Rattery is located in Elkview, West Virginia. We are about 10 minutes from The Crossings Mall. 

Babies are various prices and may be priced individually. This is due to many factors including variety, color, and availablity. Therefore the price is not negotiable. 

I do not sell any rats singularly at all under any circumstances. I also require photos of what the rats will be living in and info on what they will be fed. 

My rats have a 48hr guarantee. After 48 hours you are not able to return your rats to me. Breeders must limit their liability as we cannot know for sure how a rat is kept once they leave our care. I will not be held liable for vets bills under any circumstances. If you suspect your rat is poorly within this time you must contact me so I can take the rat back (both rats if they are in a pair) and provide care for them myself with my own vet.

I reserve the right to cancel the sale of rats at any time or deny a request, regardless of a deposit paid.  

If you are introducing current rats to my new rat pups, there MUST be a quarantine period of 30 days. If my babies are mixed with other rats before this quarantine period, the guarantee is void. Not only is the guarantee void but I will not be able to have those rats back into my rattery under any circumstances.

Please note, no deposit paid means no reservation under any circumstances at all (no rats are ever put “on hold” without deposits). This is to ensure all rats find their forever loving homes without any delays. 

I put my all into producing and raising friendly and healthy rats. Rats bought from stores can be very different regardless of how their initial breeder bred them. With a lack of human attention they can quickly regress becoming scared of human interaction. Please note, my rats are sold from between 6-8 weeks, which is considerably smaller than the rats you see in a pet shop. Even us rat lovers forget how tiny baby rats are! This gives you a great advantage of bonding with your ratties from a very young age.
However, please remember the following;
· The rat babies have known me and my voice from birth. They will still take time to get to know you personally but have the advantage of being used to humans. The best number of rats is 3 or 4. Rats in groups will settle quicker. But that’s not to say two rats won’t be happy!  
· Like any pet, you get out what you put in. A bond is not formed over night and paying your ratties regular daily attention will ensure you have a great relationship with them. The more you do with them, the closer you will be.
· If human contact is not continued once they leave here, naturally the rats will quickly regress, becoming shy and timid. It is the new owner’s responsibility to prevent this happening. 

Moving home is extremely stressful for pets. If you think ratties have gone so shy they aren’t coming out to eat or drink, then it may be necessary to cover their cage with an old blanket for a couple of days and giving them quiet space until they get their bearings. A couple of days without handling won’t hurt them. It’s very important they eat and drink regularly while they are so young so this must be a priority. 

Rats sneeze when they are nervous (stress irritates their fragile respiratory system). When they move house, the stress can cause the rats to sneeze now and then. They can also do this when the cage is cleaned out. Do not worry if this happens. Sneezing isn't an issue when it is a lone "symptom" and not excessive. As long as rat is eating, drinking and energetic, your rat isn't suffering from a disease, it is likely stress (especially in the first few weeks of a house move). If you think there is excessive sneezing, check the surroundings for irritants. Contact me if you become worried about them.

Above all, if there is anything you are worried about or need some advice regarding, I am always here. Either text or email and I will do my best to help. I normally respond quickly but I am a busy person.