Variety: Silvermane

Another post on some of my varieties, to recap:

All our pet rats are domesticated Brown rats (Rattus norvegicus). Also called Fancy Rats. (yes even dumbos are fancy rats). The term "fancy" comes from the meaning of a pet hobby. Like saying you fancy something.

So all of our rats are the same breed we just have different varieties. These varieties include different markings, colors, ear type, coat type, and size.

On top of that there are also different names for some varieties depending on your country and club that you follow.

I prefer to follow AFRMA (American Fancy Rat & Mouse Association) Standards.

Silvermane is not currently standardized by AFRMA.

Silvermane is a quite new variety. It was discovered in 2012 by a Rattery in North Carolina named Squeaks and Nibbles Rattery. From there is was shared with a handful of select breeders as they worked to create a standard for it.

Silvermane's have a very unique look. Their coat should consist of one color with lighter hairs giving them a silvered look. Their base color can come in a variety of colors but looks best on darker shades.
The standard that most are going for is to have 50-75% of the hairs be "silvered". The nose/muzzle should be a bit dark giving them this really lovely look.

Silvermane babies coats start out as their color standard. Then around 12 weeks of age they begin to "silver". It seems some gradually lighten and others are much quicker.

It is currently believed that silvermane is a coat type and not a color. Some breeders were able to look at the hairs under a microscope and find that the hairs are not actually silvered but instead empty or clear!

Silvermane also seem to have a softer coat. Honestly it does feel so soft, I could just pet my guy forever lol

My Lines:

I have just very recently added Silvermane to my rattery. I am very excited to work with this variety and think it will be one of my very favorites. Ever since seeing the silvermane it has been one of my dream rats and I am just so in awe.

The start of my line is a male Dumbo Silvermane from Great Star Rattery. His name is Alucard.

Future Litters Planned

I wanted to let everyone know our plans for the litters we have planned for the rest of this year.

These are my current plans for future litters. Please note that pairings may change.

Dates are not finalized until very soon before they are paired. I wait until females are around 5-6 months and close to 300g. 

These dates are when I will pair the does & bucks, not when the babies will be born or available.
When will babies be expected after a pairing?
The doe & buck are paired together around 10 days. Mating has to happen when the female is in heat and may take multiple attempts.
The pregnancy lasts around 21-23 days usually.
Babies are available to go to their new homes after they are 6 weeks old.

If you are interested in a specific line please jump on the wait list and be first in line to reserve the babies you want!

OUAM Charlie X OUAM Max
Expecting Colors: Blue Markings: Variegated/Bareback Coats: Standard Ears: Possible Dumbos/Standards Size: Standard Pairing in May ********************************************
HTG Widow X GRST Alucard
Expecting Colors: Black/Silvermane Markings: Berkshire Coats: Standard/Silvermane Ears: Dumbos Size: Standard Pairing in August or September ********************************************
HTG Esme X GRST Crowley
Expecting Colors: Mink/Black Markings: Berkshire/Blaze Coats: Standard (Harley Carriers) Ears: Dumbos Size: Standard(Dwarf Carriers) Pairing in August or September ********************************************
OUAM Bella X GRST Castiel
Expecting Variety: Siamese Coats: Standard Ears: Dumbos Size: Standard (Dwarf Carriers) Pairing in September or October ********************************************

My Lines/Plans:

Blue Variegated
Coat: Standard
Size: Standard
Ears: Standard/Dumbo
Coat: Standard

Siamese 
Coat: Standard
Size: Standard- working towards all dwarf Siamese
Ears: Dumbo
Coat: Standard
More info

Silvermane
Coat: Standard
Size: Standard
Ears: Dumbo
Coat: Standard
More Info




Dwarf Line:
I am planning on merging my Siamese lines to all dwarfs.
All dwarfs will be dumbo with standard fur.
The earliest pairings that will result in some dwarf babies would be in 2017. 
Dwarf babies will be limited. If you are interested please get on my wait list asap!

Dwarfs are a variety of rat that are quite small. An average standard female rat will weigh 350-450g, and an average male will weigh 450-650g. Dwarfs as adults weigh a total of 80-100g (some lines getting up to 120g). Dwarf Info

Harley Line:
I am very excited to be adding harley's. Harely's are long haired rats. They are adorable little fluff balls!
I am planning on pairing my harley female around August/September. Harley will need to be crossed with my harley carriers so I will not have any available until 2017. Currently my harleys are mink and black.

As always check out my nursery for updates!

If you are interested in babies please fill out my application to be put on my waitlist!