All listed breeders and rescues are members of the Midlands Rat Club and have been included at their own request. Since October 2014 anyone wishing to be added to this list is also required to have either the recommendation of an MRC member already on the list who has personal experience of the applicant's rattery, or to have a home visit by a committee approved person. Inclusion on this list does not constitute a recommendation by the Midlands Rat Club. You must use your own judgement to select a breeder.
We ask that members wishing to be listed agree to abide by the following terms. Those members who have agreed are marked with a . Those who have agreed and also qualified for our MRC Quality Breeder Award are marked with
Be a fully paid up member of the MRC.
Be a no cull rattery.
Be breeding at least your second generation of rats.
Have either the recommendation of an MRC member already on the breeders list who has agreed to these terms and has personal experience of your rescue or rattery, or to have a home visit by a committee approved person.
Provide appropriately sized cages with room for rats to climb and space for natural behaviour.
Provide appropriate substrate and diet.
Show good husbandry and to be keeping rats in safe and hygienic conditions.
Allow home visits by prospective owners.
Keep careful health records and maintain and produce accurate genealogical charts (family trees) for prospective owners.
Aim to breed strong, healthy, resilient rats from parents with a proven history.
Provide adequate vet care when necessary.
Members under the age of 16 will need the written consent of a parent/guardian before being added to the list.
Djelibeybi Rattery