Breeders and Rescues

All listed breeders and rescues are members of the Midlands Rat Club and have been included at their own request. Since October 2014 the MRC has had criteria for inclusion on this list. These have been updated in April 2026 and are included below.

Inclusion on this list means the breeder has committed to the code of ethics and has had the required home visits.

Rescues are asked to commit to the rules and code of ethics as far as applicable to rescuing and litters born within the rattery.

Inclusion on this list does not constitute a recommendation by the Midlands Rat Club. You must use your own judgement to select a breeder.

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Name	Location	Varieties	Contact
Djelibeybi Rattery Lisa King	Tamworth, Staffs	Variegated in Russian blue, Russian Blue Agouti, Agouti and Black. Related markings, rex and dumbo will sometimes be available	Email: Djelibeybirats@gmail.com Web: @DjelibeybiRattery on facebook
Faithful Rattos Ashley Hayward	Coventry	Wheaten and Burmeses with Russian. Siamese and Sable versions possible.	Email: Faithfulrattos@gmail.com Web: Faithful Rattos Instagram: Faithful Rattos Insta Page Facebook: Faithful Rattos FB Page
Goedric's Hollow Stud Charlotte G	Nottingham	Agouti, Cinnamon and Buff. Top Ear and Dumbo. Smooth, Rex and Silken.	Email:goedricshollow@gmail.com Web: Goedrics hollow Facebook page
Treacle Mine Rats Rachel Phillips	Wolverhampton	Variegated in Black, Russian Blue, Russian Blue Agouti, and Agouti. Related markings, rex and dumbo sometimes available	Email: treacleminerats@gmail.com Web: Treacle Mine Rats Facebook page

Listing

All breeders listed have completed the registration process below to join the breeders list.
Those members who are fully in date with requirements are marked with a .
Those who have agreed and also qualified for our MRC Quality Breeder Award are marked with

Objectives:

To recognise and approve breeders who consistently achieve a prescribed level of excellence as described in the articles below. To also provide support to new and returning breeders, or those considering breeding.

Eligibility:
• To be a fully paid up member of the MRC.
• To be breeding your second generation of rats.
• Be breeding at least your second generation of rats.
• To conform to the definition of a ‘rattery’ as described below.
• To agree to the code of ethics as described below.
• To show your rats a minimum of two times a year - one of which must be at a MRC show.
• Have 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, and to have a home visit or video call by a committee approved person.

Registration rules are reviewed every 5 years, to ensure up to date practices are reflected. Breeder’s registration on the list is fully reviewed (including home visit / video call) every 5 years and if the rattery moves address, to ensure standards are maintained. A break off the list of more than 12 months requires a repeat home visit. A break of 18 months or more requires a restart of the registration process.

Definition of a rattery
• Ratteries registered under the national registration scheme are accepted by MRC to meet the definition of a rattery.
• A rattery where the different sexes are kept at different locations and where the rattery is run as a joint enterprise is permitted under MRC rules, subject to approval by the committee.
• Combining two or more ratteries to operate under one name is not permitted.
• If not registered under a national body and not intending to register, the owner of a rattery is responsible for providing a unique rattery name which must be approved by the committee. Guidance on rattery name registration from national bodies supercedes this guidance if a breeder subsequently applies.
Code of ethics:
• Other than medical necessity, the rattery is to be maintained in spirit and in fact as a no-cull rattery.
• To provide a safe environment, appropriately sized housing with room for rats to climb and space for natural behaviour, and to show good husbandry and hygiene.
• Where rats are not kept within the main living areas of a dwelling, (for example in a shed, garage or basement), a safe environment has to be provided. This includes insulation, temperature control to protect from both heat and cold, humidity control and supporting a normal day night rhythm. If no natural light is available, artificial light should be provided in the daytime.
• To provide appropriately sized housing for birthing and nursing does and kittens, allowing the mum space to display natural behaviours. This includes the ability to leave the nest and rest away from the kittens for breaks, fully stretch both horizontally and vertically and climb. For this reason, the MRC does not endorse the routine use of Labstyle cages and/or significant space restriction. It is accepted that occasionally does need to be supported to establish nursing in a smaller space, however this should not be the default.
• To give prospective owners the opportunity to understand the rattery set up (both general and breeding). This can be through home visits or video calls. Offer prospective owners the opportunity to meet parents (if owned by the breeder), this can include meeting at a show. Justified exemptions will be considered by committee if all other requirements are met.
• To provide appropriate substrate and diet.
• To keep careful health records and maintain and produce accurate genealogical charts (family trees) for prospective owners.To keep careful health records and maintain and produce accurate genealogical charts (family trees) for prospective owners.
• To provide adequate veterinary care when necessary.
• To observe good breeding practices as outlined below. Individual circumstances (particularly waiving of the show requirement) will be considered if raised with committee. In case of disagreement, committee decision is final.
Good Breeding Practices:
• To aim to breed strong, healthy, resilient rats from parents with a proven health history.
• To aim to breed rats of good temperament, suitable as a child’s pet.
• Not to purposely breed varieties listed as ‘undesirable’ by the MRC.

Members under the age of 16 will need the written consent of a parent/guardian before being added to the list.

Please email the following details to: Secretary@midlandsratclub.org

• Rescue/Rattery/Stud name and location
• • The name of the person who has agreed to recommend you (if no person to recommend, please contact the breeder support coordinator or chairman to discuss)
• Varieties (if applicable)
• Contact details to be displayed (email / website)
• Further contact details to be included in printed version (telephone?)