She's giving birth! *My wittle boy at 4 weeks!*

[la_marée_haute]

The mama of my two first ratty boys is giving birth as I speak! So far (and she ain't finished)... 16!!!!!!!! :shock: :shock:

I am soooooo excited! The breeder who I will be getting them from is letting me have first dibs, too! I guess I'll have many bubs to choose from! (Oh and the parents are Mink Standards, I think, and the dad is veeeery squishy which excites me! Haha. I forget the other details of their lines right now because I'm so thrilled. )

I look forward to sharing pics when my boys are at least more than a day old (lol), and then more pics and also stories will be to come when they're with me. - I'll update this thread whenever I can.

I'm Laura, by the way! I haven't introduced myself until now just because I have been anticipating this birth and I thought this would be a better time than ever. As I said, these will be my first rats, but don't fret! I know all there is to know, I have been researching for almost 2 years now. I am more than ready. I will be doing everything I can within my means to keep them happy, healthy and loved.

Laura
(Cross-posted at some other rodent forums)

 

[jorats]

Hi Laura!

CongRATS on the babies. Wow, 16 so far... What's the last count?

So you've decided on boys. Very sweet... can't wait to see pics.

:balloons3:

 

[lilspaz68]

Congrats on the new rats. Welcome to the world of Slavery to your ratfriends. :mrgreen:

 

[Bronwyn]

I can't wait to see photos of the litter. Congratulations on your boys!

 

[la_marée_haute]

Thanks so much everyone. I'm happy to be here!

Yep, boys all the way for me. I'm sure girls are fun, but boys match my personality more. :roll:

 

[la_marée_haute]

17 bubs!!!!! Let's hope mama doesn't cull any. Send good luck vibes!

(Looks like there are ruby and black-eyed bubs, by the way! I'm hoping that I can get one of each! )

 

[jorats]

Oh wow... what a treat!! So sweet!

You'll have to keep updating us with pics now. :wink:

 

[Melissa]

MINI SAUSAGES!!!!

 

[mamarat]

Awwwww babies. :lovestruck:

 

[Bati]

Congrats - so sweet and so many

 

[la_marée_haute]

Hi everybody! No second pic yet, but I have an update. ALL 17 bubs are doing fantastic! All big and fat with milk tummies. Mama is feeding around the clock apparently.

 

[unwaryrince]

They're sooo small and tiny.

Soon they'll learn about the merits and challenges of pea fishing.

 

[Bati]

So good they are still all there, it'll be difficult picking the ones for you

 

[la_marée_haute]

Oops, I forgot to mention that they are approx. 11 boys for me to choose from, give or take at the moment! Eeee!

 

[lilspaz68]

Healthy chubby eepers...my heart melts.

Do you have pics of the parents?

 

[la_marée_haute]

Healthy chubby eepers...my heart melts.

Do you have pics of the parents?

I have a small pic of the dad:

And two of his brothers (first is a Mink Hooded, second a Cinnamon DU Hooded):

I don't have a picture of the mum yet, sorry. But she is a Mink Hooded as well.

 

[jorats]

Those boys are beautiful.

 

[Bronwyn]

Gotta love mink!

 

[Godmother]

Adorable plump babies! Love the dad and uncles, too. Looking forward to lots of photos of the babies as they develop.

Really, there would be a lot of rat-napping going on if it weren't such a long way to Down Under! I love the look of cinnamons......

 

[ratamataz]

Ooooh, CongRATS!! They are adorable.