Hamilton Rattery / Atlantis Rattery - Heard of it before?

[victoria]

Actually, you'll find that pretty much anyone that breeds high whites is criticized. Don't think you're alone. You are by far not the only one that puts markings and profit over the health of the rats you breed, but that doesn't make ok. Megacolon is devastating and completely avoidable, the fact you choose to be ignorant to that fact pretty much says it all.

 

[julia_silve:)]

if you where a GOOD loving breeder any how , then you would understand where we are coming from and therefore would not be acting so secretive and offended! Dont say we are speaking slander and that we are assuming things and then refuse to give us any supporting evidence that we are wrong . unless you want to share information stop trying to tell us we are the bad guys and that you are a victim.

 

[Angel22]

I don't expect u to bow down to her. I expect u to be kind to her and not disrespectful. Its something u should of learned at the age of 5.

 

[KMG365]

Both sides have made their points and it's time to move on. Agree to disagree, but please show each other the proper respect and courtesy.

 

[lilspaz68]

So in otherwards you can talk to the talk but cannot walk the walk, or prove it?

Do you track health in your lines? What types of issues come up in your lines? Do you rats get vet care? Who is your vet? What is your basic care in your rattery, besides CN's and socializing pups?

I know many many good breeders in the US, and a TON of bad breeders, and unless you import or are working with extremely established lines then what are you doing to improve the rat overall as a whole? Breeding is a thankless job, almost as much as rescuing when done correctly. People in Canada basically have NO clue what constitutes a good breeder having always equated "pet store/rat mill" = bad. and "breeder" = good. But unless a breeder is doing things responsibly and ethically they are just another bad breeder.

So far I have discovered that you know some of the genetic issues, that you own CN's, that you socialize your babies, but not much else. You haven't mentioned how you got into breeding, where you got your stock from, basics on health care, any mention of health actually, when you breed your rats, how many litters your doe has, what you do with retired breeders, etc, etc.

 

[jorats]

For almost a decade now, we've been rescuing rats out of hamilton so of course when a breeder pops up we won't be so kind. Many of the rats coming out of hamilton are actually quite sick.

If you have the time and wish to clear the air, please answer some of Moon's questions. Show us you are indeed an ethical breeder. At this point, all we've really dealt with are backyard breeders, contributing to the overpopulation of homeless rats.

Although we don't support breeding, many of us believe that good ethical breeders should be celebrated so please show us that it was indeed slander. It is only slander if it's a lie. BTW, your mentor(s) or breeders shouldn't want their names hidden, they should already have a good reputation and a good following. Many come here asking us for a good breeder in Ontario, so far, it's our experience that there are none. Show us that we can direct them your way.