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Rat Rodents for sale in Middleton, Greater Manchester

18 Rat Rodents for sale in Middleton, Greater Manchester

The Rat, commonly known as the pet rat or fancy rat, originates from the domesticated form of the brown rat (*Rattus norvegicus*). In the UK, they are popular companions valued for their intelligence and sociable nature. Physically, rats come in various varieties including distinct coat colors such as black, beige, and chocolate, as well as patterns like hooded, Berkshire, and blazed. Notably, the dumbo rat variety is distinguished by its large, low-set ears, giving it a unique appearance. Temperament-wise, rats are friendly, curious, and highly social animals that thrive best when kept in pairs or groups. They exhibit no temperament difference tied to their variety; rather, personality is shaped by upbringing and environment. These pets are suitable for owners seeking engaging, interactive companions but require regular handling and stimulation. Care involves maintaining a clean cage, balanced diet, and ensuring social interaction. When looking for pet rats for sale in the UK, opting for reputable breeders or rescues is crucial to avoid less suitable feeder rats. Overall, the fancy rat is an affectionate and intelligent pet choice for those ready to provide proper care and companionship.

Rat rodents 4 loving females :) - Advert 1
5

4 loving females :)

Rat

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

4 loving girls needing new homes, im honestly devastated to have to do this as ive spent awhile bonding with them and theyve become my babies, but i recently got a full time job so ive not had time fo

WarringtonWarrington (19.8mi)
Rat rodents 2 male rats  - Advert 2
8

2 male rats

Rat

10 monthsAge
MaleSex
£40Price

Lovely friendly rats , looking for there forever home as sadly don’t have the time for the rats with having 3 children with special needs

Thornton-CleveleysLancashire (40.4mi)
Rat rodents Fancy Siamese rats  - Advert 3
11

Fancy Siamese rats

Rat

6 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

3 beautiful girls looking for there forever home, two chocolate point Siamese and a chocolate, Rex coats and very sociable. Both parents can be seen

SheffieldSouth Yorkshire (32.2mi)
Rat rodents Two beautiful dumbo, rex girls left. - Advert 4
10

Two beautiful dumbo, rex girls left.

Rat

6 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

I am in Staffordshire near Stoke-on-Trent (about 5 minutes off the M6, J15). I am not in the NE 😊 I breed for genetic diversity, health and longevity and am part of the UK Dumbo rat registry and Br

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NewcastleStaffordshire (37.6mi)
Rat rodents Muffin - Advert 5
2

Muffin

Rat

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Muffin is around 2 years old and has been a family pet since then. He unfortunately does bite so would be best kept on his own as we had to separate him from the other rat we had. He is free to a good

PrestonLancashire (25.2mi)
Rat rodents Rats looking for 5* homes only  - Advert 6
23

Rats looking for 5* homes only

Rat

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£30Price

Baby rats looking for 5*homes only mum & dad are very friendly, mum is a hooded agouti standard ears & dad is a red eyed siamese dumbo ear the baby's colouring & markings will be similar to there mum

ManchesterGreater Manchester (5.1mi)
Rat rodents 2 female rats - Advert 7
5

2 female rats

Rat

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£70Price

2 friendly girls like to come out and play and run about comes with full set up cage has 5 levels so plenty of room for them both they are both litter trained

Sutton-in-AshfieldNottinghamshire (48.6mi)
Rat rodents 🐭Dumbo Rex & Straight Coat Rats Available 🐭 - Advert 8
11

🐭Dumbo Rex & Straight Coat Rats Available 🐭

Rat

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£30Price

Dumbo Rex and straight coat Rex rats available for reservation. All of our rats are raised in our family home around children and are well handled before leaving for there forever homes! We do a r

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WrexhamWrexham Principal Area (47.9mi)
Rat rodents Baby Rex dumbo rats  - Advert 9
51

Baby Rex dumbo rats

Rat

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

I have a litter of baby Rex dumbo rats for sale… would rather they be sold in pairs as they don’t like being alone.. grey/white black/white 15 pound each or two for twenty. ************

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent (37.8mi)
Rat rodents 2 female rats (4 month old) full cage setup  - Advert 10
6

2 female rats (4 month old) full cage setup

Rat

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

They are still babies! 2 lovely rats and full cage setup, they come to you for food and have stepped onto my hand a few times. I've only had them 1 month so they are babies and still nervous Reason

ChesterfieldDerbyshire (38.7mi)
Rat rodents 2 dumbo rats  - Advert 11
4

2 dumbo rats

Rat

MaleSex
£30Price

Naked one and furry one great pets just my daughter doesn't bother with them now n it's a shame they deserve to be played with only reason no fault of there own, wouldn't let me change birthday but th

MexboroughSouth Yorkshire (38mi)
Rat rodents Baby rats for sale - Advert 12
26

Baby rats for sale

Rat

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Only 11 girls All good temperament eating and drinking 7 weeksgirls ready for there new homes £12 each or 2 for £20 1st 14 pics boys 2nd 15 pics girls updated 3 boys sold

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SkelmersdaleLancashire (23.6mi)
Rat rodents Baby Rats - Advert 13
2

Baby Rats

Rat

12 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Baby rats ready to leave More than what’s on the photo (please message and I can let you know who is left) All top eared, range of colours and markings

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WarringtonWarrington (19.8mi)
Rat rodents Lone female rat - Advert 14
1

Lone female rat

Rat

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Meet Remmi, heartbreaking to sell her but her cage mates have suddenly passed and I can’t see myself getting any more rats in the future. She doesn’t bite but we are working on this.

SheffieldSouth Yorkshire (32.2mi)
Rat rodents Baby rats looking for 5*homes only  - Advert 15
281

Baby rats looking for 5*homes only

Rat

15 weeksAge
MixedSex
£30Price

Baby rats looking for 5*homes only mum & dad are very friendly, mum is a hooded agouti standard ears & dad is a red eyed siamese dumbo ear the baby's colouring & markings will be similar to there m

ManchesterGreater Manchester (5.1mi)
Rat rodents Rats for sale  - Advert 16
6

Rats for sale

Rat

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

All this years have loads avalible there are some smaller ones just put 5 pics up as they some are different colours and patterns message for more info or pictures 1x£10 each 2x£15

DeesideFlintshire (42mi)
Rat rodents Baby rats (males and females) - Advert 17
111

Baby rats (males and females)

Rat

10 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

My rats are raised with care, socialised daily, and come from healthy, well-tempered lines to ensure they make loving, friendly companions. At the moment, we have an open waiting list for upcoming lit

CastlefordWest Yorkshire (37mi)
Rat rodents 2 Male Rats - Advert 18
21

2 Male Rats

Rat

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

2 male rats for sale comes with everything needed but unfortunately can’t give them the time they deserve.

PrestonLancashire (25.2mi)

FAQs

Is it better to get 1 or 2 rats?

It is generally recommended to get at least two rats rather than just one, as rats are highly social animals and thrive with companionship. A single rat can become lonely and depressed without a cage mate, so having two rats ensures they support each other's social needs.

Is 3 rats better than 2?

Three rats can be better than two because if one rat passes away, the remaining two will still have companionship and are less likely to suffer loneliness or depression. However, having three rats also means slightly more maintenance and cost compared to two, so it depends on your capacity to care for them.

Can I buy just one rat?

You can buy just one rat, but it is not advisable because rats do best with at least one companion for social interaction. A single rat may experience loneliness and reduced wellbeing without a fellow rat.

Are rats good pets in the UK?

Rats make good pets in the UK when kept in pairs or small groups. They are affectionate, social, and interactive animals that many UK owners enjoy. With proper care, rats are popular and suitable pets for many households.