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Rat Rodents for sale in Sleaford, Lincolnshire

17 Rat Rodents for sale in Sleaford, Lincolnshire

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.

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Rat rodents Two female rats with cage - Advert 1
41

Two female rats with cage

Rat

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Location: Nottingham Number of rats: 2 Age: 16 months (approx) Sex: Female Health: no know issues/appear healthy Markings: 1 grey/white roan, 1 black/white I'm unsure if theyre originally pet shop or

NottinghamNottingham (31.2mi)
Rat rodents Mixed sex rats available in around 6 weeks  - Advert 2
4

Mixed sex rats available in around 6 weeks

Rat

1 weekAge
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 (45mi)
Rat rodents Rat with cage, carryon, and all the essentials - Advert 3
5

Rat with cage, carryon, and all the essentials

Rat

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£150Price

Friendly, curious male pet rat looking for a loving new home. He previously lived with another rat who sadly passed away, but he has been doing very well living solo. With daily playtime and attention

SpaldingLincolnshire (18.1mi)
Rat rodents Female Rats - Advert 4
4

Female Rats

Rat

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

Three female rats for sale. All are very friendly, get on well together and enjoy being handled. Colours as per the pictures shown. Price £50 for all three, including the enclosure shown.

NottinghamNottingham (31.2mi)
Rat rodents Two brown and white make rats  - Advert 5
12

Two brown and white make rats

Rat

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Two beautiful brown and white, male rats! They are 7-8 months and are lovely characters. Decided to get rid of them due to a change in lifestyle which means I cannot handle them as much as I’d like to

LincolnLincolnshire (17.4mi)
Rat rodents Baby rats - standard and dwarf  - Advert 6
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 (31.2mi)
Rat rodents Dwarf Rats  - Advert 7
18

Dwarf Rats

Rat

11 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 (31.2mi)
Rat rodents Baby dumbo rat for sale - Advert 8
1

Baby dumbo rat for sale

Rat

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

Need gone now £10 if you can pick up today as we have too many females live in Moulton Spalding will have more babies soon as pets

SpaldingLincolnshire (18.1mi)
Rat rodents Mixed - Advert 9
4

Mixed

Rat

10 weeksAge
MixedSex
£0Price

I have various male and female rats available now! Also have litters growing up and ready in around 3-6 weeks! Dumbos, Rex, Dumbo Rex, standard top ears , hooded, etc £30 - £50 . It says they are 4 we

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LincolnLincolnshire (17.4mi)
Rat rodents Free for re home  - Advert 10
3

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 (39.5mi)
Rat rodents BABY RATS  . Beautiful tame babies  - Advert 11
32

BABY RATS . Beautiful tame babies

Rat

12 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Beautiful baby rats . They are 10 weeks olds and have amazing personalities. All have been handled from 2 weeks old and are tame . They must go in a min of 2 as rats are social animals . £20 a rat .

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LeicesterLeicester (39.5mi)
Rat rodents 2 female rats - Advert 12
5

2 female rats

Rat

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

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 (36.3mi)
Rat rodents 2 dumbo rats  - Advert 13
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 (49.6mi)
Rat rodents Fancy,Dumbo,Siamese & Rex ( NEW LITTERS AVAILABLE) - Advert 14
261

Fancy,Dumbo,Siamese & Rex ( NEW LITTERS AVAILABLE)

Rat

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£15Price

This is a new advert as off 15th October 2025 cannot change date off birth !! Both male and female 6-10 week old Fancy,Dumbo,Siamese and Rex Rats for sale great temperaments and held by myself and gra

CorbyNorth Northamptonshire (36.9mi)

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.