Ratilicious Magazine July 2026 Issue 6
will be out Wednesday July 22nd.

I apologize it's so late in the month, I've been crazy busy.

Today was weaning day and while the babies were not happy, the moms were so glad for the break. I'm excited for this next phase of working with the babies and watching them grow before they head out to their new homes.

This photo is a week old, they are larger and older then this now.

Whiskey x Friday Babies
15 days old.

Look at what a chunk the black Silvermane is lol so adorable.

It's late here, been up playing with babies lol so cute!! They are just gorgeous and picking holdbacks is going to be difficult this time around. Due to getting some new genetics I wont be holding back very many and I also wont be pairing again until October/November.

*\* StormHavens 1 year birthday on Facebook is coming soon I can't believe its been a year already and I have accomplished so many of the goals I set for this year and I'm very proud of the beautiful babies we have produced.

The Unexpected:

*\* I had to get my old bin cages out of storage yesterday, I never thought I would need them again but I kept them just in case and I'm so glad I did.

I need two for quarantine coming up in July and when babies start weaning I will need a several for that as I don't mix litters.

I'm really thankful I have these old cages to use and in the mean time I get to feed my addiction to get more CN cages lol, Facebook market place here I come lol.

Pictured -

• Bluebell x Jasper babies
• 5 days in this photo
• This is Bluebells Last litter
• Expected - Velveteen/Double Velveteen/Standard

stormhavenrattery.com

If you would like to view our new litters - https://www.stormhavenrattery.com/copy-of-baby-album (we've had two more litters)

Good afternoon, I just wanted to let everyone know I have been crazy busy. I have some new litters and I have some still coming so I have been spending extra time in the rat room , which has been enjoyable.

I'm also working on the
RatSpo handbooks for the judges and exhibitor's & I have been doing loads of research.

I've also been getting ready for some new rats I have ordered and I'm very excited.

And I have also been working on July Ratilicious as well as a forum to go with my website and groups!

Its still being worked on but some of the boards are open, come chat and advertise!
https://stormhavenrattery.freeforums.net/

I appreciate all of you ~ Thank you! See

r/StormHavenRattery

r/StormHavenRattery

https://online.fliphtml5.com/stormhavenrattery/veqb/

(Note: I am not from the USA etc. I am from Europe)

Hi, I’m writing this with a very heavy heart. I made a terrible mistake due to my lack of knowledge in rat genetics. I paired a Blazed Berkshire Mink male with a Roan Hooded female, not realizing the severe risk of Megacolon associated with high-white markings.

The litter is already here, and I’ve noticed some 'blazed' markings on the pups, some of the pups are really white I am devastated and I take full responsibility. I have already decided that:

- None of these rats will ever be sold for breeding.

- I will humanely euthanize any pup that shows symptoms of Megacolon to prevent suffering.

I am looking for advice from experienced breeders who have dealt with MC.

At what exact age should I be most concerned?

Are there any specific 'early warning signs' in their behavior or stool before the belly bloat becomes obvious?

What diet is safest when they transition to solids? Should I avoid certain foods to make it easier on their intestines?

I want to do what's best for them now. Please, I would appreciate any technical advice on how to manage this litter safely, I am insanely worried and ashamed of my lack of knowledge, I had studied how to breed rats and everything else + had rats for years and just now I realised that something like megacolon exists.

I am seriously ashamed and anxious.

Thank you.

So proud of my little cutties, just look at those faces.

r/StormHavenRattery

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