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Rat Rodents for sale in Ashbourne, Derbyshire

29 Rat Rodents for sale in Ashbourne, Derbyshire

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 2 rats  - Advert 1
3

2 rats

Rat

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

2 male rats with cage and food relocating and not allowed in the now house they don't bite and have been handeld

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire (43.3mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents Rescue rat for adoption - Advert 2
1

Rescue rat for adoption

Rat

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Rescued this rat today from pets at home in the adoption part, he doesn’t get on with other rats… but so nice to humans just needs extra love and a cage he can climb! He loves climbing!

AlfretonDerbyshire (15.4mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents Two male rats - Advert 3
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Two male rats

Rat

15 weeksAge
MaleSex
£30Price

Hi I have two male rats 15 weeks old with cage and accessories getting used to being handled they are my sons but he’s not around to take care of them

OldhamGreater Manchester (39.3mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents Baby Naked Dumbo Rat's - Advert 4
16

Baby Naked Dumbo Rat's

Rat

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£25Price

Dumbo Rat's Naked's Males and Females available Tame , well bred from a healthy colony Feeding on a good quality rodent mix with added Dog kibble containing 18% animal protein , carrot and apple, wi

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WolverhamptonWest Midlands (34.2mi)
5.00
3 reviews
Rat rodents 2 x 9 month old male rats with complete set up  - Advert 5
5

2 x 9 month old male rats with complete set up

Rat

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£50Price

2 x 9month old male rats with complete set up. Bought from pets at home. My son is scared to pick them up

WarringtonWarrington (44.3mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents 3 male rats - Advert 6
9

3 male rats

Rat

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£30Price

Due to an unexpected life change I feel I have to look for a new home for my boys, this is a heartbreaking decision as I love them so much but I just won’t have the time for them next year and I know

AlfretonDerbyshire (15.4mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents Rats for sale - Advert 7
4

Rats for sale

Rat

9 weeksAge
MaleSex
£15Price

Rats for sale all super friendly handled since birth lovely. Colours great personalities. Must go in pairs or to existing rat breed from family pets in home environment

DoncasterSouth Yorkshire (42.6mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents Lovely tame rats for sale red eyed, normal, albino - Advert 8
21

Lovely tame rats for sale red eyed, normal, albino

Rat

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

I have 21 hand tame rats, they are a mix of red eyed normal and 1 full albino they are fed on a mix of dog food, chicken food, seeds and fresh veg with occasionally cooked meat or boiled eggs. WhatsAp

DerbyDerby (12.6mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents Baby Dumbo Rats Normal - Rex Furred  - Advert 9
12

Baby Dumbo Rats Normal - Rex Furred

Rat

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Dumbo Rats Babies from six weeks old Natural fur £10. each, and Rex fur ( curly coated ) £15. each Males and Females Tame , use to interaction , a wide range of colours and patterns available Feedi

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WolverhamptonWest Midlands (34.2mi)
5.00
3 reviews
Rat rodents Baby rats looking for 5*homes only  - Advert 10
281

Baby rats looking for 5*homes only

Rat

4 monthsAge
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 (38.2mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents Male and female African soft furred rats - Advert 11
2

Male and female African soft furred rats

Rat

10 weeksAge
MixedSex
£6Price

Plenty available will do discounts on large orders available all year round. Stunning mixed colours and sizes available

BuryGreater Manchester (46mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents Mixed sex rats  - Advert 12
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Mixed sex rats

Rat

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

We bought a few rats from pets at home and it turned out the males we thought we'd bought were all female but 1 so I currently have 3 litters that will be ready to go in the next 6 ish weeks if you ar

ChesterfieldDerbyshire (19.5mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents Male & female rats for sale - Advert 13
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Male & female rats for sale

Rat

10 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Litters of male and female Norwegian rats for sale, Siamese, full slate and slate roan - feel free to message with any questions

BuryGreater Manchester (46mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents 5 girl rats  - Advert 14
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5 girl rats

Rat

11 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£150Price

5 girls rats available 3 babies at 10 weeks old 2 older girls at around a year old , will come with cage and all there accessories, all friendly and good to handled Needing to rehome due to dogs st

WakefieldWest Yorkshire (46.9mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents 3 Female Rats - Advert 15
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3 Female Rats

Rat

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Three female rats for sale. All are very friendly, get on well together and enjoy being handled. Colours as per the pictures shown. Price £30 for all three, including the enclosure shown.

NottinghamNottingham (24.3mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents Baby full size and dwarf rats ready now /January - Advert 16
282

Baby full size and dwarf rats ready now /January

Rat

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

*full size rats available January, dwarf rats available now *. We have some baby rats available from our breeding programmes including a small number of pocket sized dwarf rats. They are lively and in

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SheffieldSouth Yorkshire (27.2mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents Adorable dumbo baby rates for sale ♥️ - Advert 17
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Adorable dumbo baby rates for sale ♥️

Rat

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Experience breeder located in Walsall have been breeding for many years 🐭 4 males and 4 females left looking for there forever homes ready to leave now ❤️ I enjoy breeding the perfect pet for all a

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WalsallWest Midlands (31.8mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents Adorable Dumbo Baby Rats ❤️ - Advert 18
40

Adorable Dumbo Baby Rats ❤️

Rat

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Experience breeder located in Walsall have been breeding for many years 🐭 I enjoy breeding the perfect pet for all ages, my babies are well handled and use to house hold life, I’ve been breeding for

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WalsallWest Midlands (31.8mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents Young Female Grey/White Rats - Advert 19
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Young Female Grey/White Rats

Rat

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£100Price

Beautiful approx 6-7 month old female rats being rehomed as my daughter isn't caring for them as she did previously with her pet mice. Hoping to rehome to someone who will give them the love and atten

SwadlincoteDerbyshire (18.7mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents Pedigree Dumbo Rats - Advert 20
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Pedigree Dumbo Rats

Rat

11 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Please find me at ukdumborat.com and on Facebook at Broadwaters Rattery & Friends for more information and to see updated views of available kittens. New keepers welcome. Lifetime support given via

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KidderminsterWorcestershire (48.7mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents Baby rats - standard and dwarf  - Advert 21
7

Baby rats - standard and dwarf

Rat

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Updated 04/12 baby rats - pair of standard does and a pair/trio of bucks available. Dwarfs - currently some older bucks available.

NottinghamNottingham (24.3mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents Dwarf Rats  - Advert 22
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Dwarf Rats

Rat

13 weeksAge
MixedSex
£40Price

I have for sale a variety of dwarf rats from recent pairings. Both sexes are available, colours include Russian blue, cinnamon, blue hooded, chocolate, black, Siamese, roan and double rex, with a few

NottinghamNottingham (24.3mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents Rats looking for 5* homes only  - Advert 23
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Rats looking for 5* homes only

Rat

10 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 (38.2mi)
0 reviews
Rat rodents Free for re home  - Advert 24
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Free for re home

Rat

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

4months old rats for good home. Both males. Can include cage for £50 ( used for a month, original price £100

LeicesterLeicester (36.2mi)
0 reviews

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.