Flinty always sleeps in horrifying ways, then goes dead bug mode and curls up when I make sure he's still breathing.

Flintlock is the goofiest, most loving little rat.

Have you held a rat's little grabby hand today? You should. #petrats

We've been taking Eugene out to local markets and I've been so pleasantly surprised that no one has reacted negatively to a rat being around. There are now several people who recognize him and always say hello to him. Eugene has been loving sniffing everything and exploring too.

Baby's first adventure. Eugene went on a trip to the pet store and absolutely loved sniffing all of the new smells everywhere.

Stop! Important message from the sleepy rat committee: "Shhhhh shushit. Hush. Whyareyoulikethis. We're sleepin' here. Also bring treats." That is all.

Eugene with his fancy new harness!

I wanted to do an L shaped cage for all of the girls, but decided to keep the older girls in a separate cage for now. Easier to keep track of some small health issues popping up with them. The babies love having more space. Still need to finish adding toys and hammocks.

I've been baby rat crazy for awhile but the older ratties are still getting plenty of attention and are all doing very well considering they're nearly 2 years old. Here's Clover hiding in her giant nest (she builds one whenever it gets slightly chilly).

I have committed the horrible crime of waking a sleeping bean. Straight to rat jail.

Bella loves her babies.

Aaand last but not at all least: Mariya!

Kahles!

Mila!

Beretta!

Benelli! She's a little jumpy with any noises but is always the first to run over for attention.

Schofield! He's shy but very sweet.

We got an off-brand Critter Nation sized cage to give the girls more space and I lost it at the picture on the assembly instructions. I knew my rats were spoiled but a whole house?! Haha

Sako!

Small Caliber/Cal! He was one of the runts but caught up pretty well.

Pico! And a bonus Ruger. She's about half the size of the others and we didn't think she would make it, but she's a little fighter!

Eugene!

Winchester/Winnie!

Tyranid says bleh to photoshoots and Space Marines.

Ruger! He always looks concerned but he's very playful and cuddly.

I'm sorry, but your cup of black tea seems to have escaped. This little guy is Flintlock.

Faust wanted to join the photoshoot. He's the father of all of the babies, and the cuddliest rat. He loves shoulder scratches.

Kimber!

Natalya! Slowly getting pictures of each baby. They're such hyper little things.

Trying to test a light box setup and my test subject wouldn't hold still.

It's #worldratday so have some climbing babies! They had so much fun.

Here are some Easter themed coloring sheets for you. Feel free to print them out and have fun with them. #theillustratedrat

A basket of beans! This was just to transport them to the free roam room. #petrats

Sleepiest babies.

Little Eugene striking a pose.

Can't stop laughing at this picture of Bella. She was exhausted and hiding from the babies.

Bella has been absorbed by the tiny Skaven swarm. This was after taking the babies away, feeding them softened kibble, and playing until they fell asleep. There's no stopping them! #petrats

The babies are doing great. Running around, eating soft foods. They're all so goofy and sweet already. I am very tempted to keep them all but there are 10 girls! Would need a cage upgrade. #petrats

We have peepers! Some still haven't opened their eyes yet but they're getting there. #petrats

We lost Arlene late last night. Just shy of 3 years and 2 months old. We knew it was coming any day, but nothing could have made saying goodbye any easier. RIP, sweet girl.

Little runt (we've decided to name her Pico) next to her brother. Bella is making sure she gets fed and I give her formula if she seems dehydrated. She's doing ok so far.

The beans are a week old now. Doing great!

Bella with her beans. Such a good, sleepy mama. #petrats

Beansbeansbeans. They're doing great. #petrats

16 beans!!! There are some runts. We're picking up formula to try to help. The original plan was to keep them all to continue obsessively monitoring the line but uh. I may have some very sweet, healthy rats available in the St. Louis area soon. I will be very strict about new homes. #petrats

Can I offer you a nice bean in this trying time? Still trying not to handle them too much since she gets nervous if they're gone too long. But everyone is doing well. #petrats

I can show you the wooorrrrld~ Fluke climbed in there and wouldn't come out so we had to pick it up. #skyrim #petrats

We have beans! Leaving them mostly alone while the mother rests but I counted 13 when I checked.

I have been constantly sick and trying not to pass germs onto the rats, so sorry for a huge lack of posts. But all ratties are doing well, we're expecting babies soon from our two healthiest and friendliest rats, and Arlene is now over 3 years and 1 month old!

My husband loves to spoil Arlene, so I made some tiny rat cookies while making cookies for him. #petrats