Daisy Fields Rattery

08/18/2026

Litter Update!
Babies, babies, babies!

We’ve had a busy few weeks here at Daisy Fields Rattery, with lots of exciting things happening.

DAISY Tiffany × Vorhees

Tiffany and Vorhees have had their final litter together, and Tiffany had a total of one baby — a little Werewolf boy. He is doing absolutely amazing.

What makes him especially exciting is that he has black eyes! All of our Werewolves currently are albino, with red or pink eyes, so having a black-eyed Werewolf pop up was a very unexpected and exciting surprise.

DAISY Eevee × DAISY Cubone

Eevee and Cubone welcomed 3 handsome boys. All three are doing wonderfully and growing like weeds.

DAISY Tequila Sunrise “Sunny” × DAISY Cubone

Sunny and Cubone welcomed 6 babies, all expected to be Fawn.

Sunny and Tiffany are now coparenting their combined 7 babies, with Sunny raising her six Fawns alongside Tiffany’s little Werewolf boy. It’s always nice to see moms work together, and these babies are getting plenty of love and attention.

DAISY Annabelle × Vorhees

This litter has been especially exciting from a genetics standpoint. Annabelle and Vorhees welcomed 12 babies, with 4–5 showing Werewolf whiskers at birth. This confirms that Annabelle is indeed a Werewolf carrier, which is a really exciting discovery for this line.

We sadly lost 3 babies from this litter, but the remaining babies are doing well. We currently have 2 male and 1 female Werewolf babies.

One of the Werewolf boys has black eyes, which is another really exciting surprise! The other boy and the girl have red or pink eyes. They’re most likely albino, but there’s a chance they could be Fawn, and I’m really hoping that’s what we’re seeing.

Overall, I should see a decent variety of colors, coats, and genetics developing across this group, which makes this season especially fun to watch.

That said, availability will be limited. These are relatively small litters, and we also have holdbacks and partner rattery commitments to account for. So there may not be a large number of babies available to pet homes.

If you’re interested in one of these litters or want more information about what may be available, reach out to me! I’m happy to answer questions and talk through the upcoming babies.

It’s been a busy season here at Daisy Fields, but it’s always exciting to see what each litter brings. I’m looking forward to watching all of these little ones grow and seeing what surprises they have in store for us.

The small litter sizes are allowing for me to move forward with a harley pairing and a couple pairings for Dwarves.

My pretty Sunny girl as tax. 🥰

08/13/2026

This sweet boy (much older now) is looking for a new home with his brother. The pair is a bit shy and may need some patience after being scared by a dog in the home who was particularly fixated on them for several months. Reach out if you'd be interested in potentially giving them a loving family.

The hairless boy's name is Scabbers and his black Rex brother is Harry.

08/10/2026

08/07/2026

Hi! I have had some wonderful adopters and friends ask what they can do to help me financially recover from my mold situation (and cat's emergency vet visit) so I put together a wishlist of things that could really help!

Water bottles, food, the fabric squares for hammocks, carriers and hanging baskets/buckets are the most helpful. No pressure to send anything, but if you want to help the ratties and I appreciate it. ❤️

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1IQXNUEEWR464?ref_=wl_share

07/31/2026

We've officially made it through the worst of the mold situation, and I'm happy to report that the rest of the colony has shown no signs of illness. The sneezing has resolved, and if everything continues as expected, quarantine will officially end in one week.
On the Harley front, unfortunately DAISY Julep did not take, so there won't be a Harley litter from her this time. I'll be holding back the remaining Harleys for continued observation while I evaluate their skin and coat quality over time. My goal is to make thoughtful long-term breeding decisions and continue improving the line before placing any of them. If they develop the way I'm hoping, some may become available at a later date.
I do have a couple of standard and lux babies available to reserve, and they'll be ready to go home in about 4 weeks. If you've been waiting for babies, feel free to reach out!

Baby as tax, not keeping.

07/30/2026

The next level of the Arcade Line has arrived!

Mom: DAISY Birdo
Dad: DAISY Pacman

Birdo and Pacman welcomed 7 babies: 6 girls and 1 boy

This litter is expected to produce both Marble and non-Marble babies.

At this point, I'm expecting to keep the lone boy and 2 or 3 of the girls, so availability from this litter will be limited.

I can't wait to watch this litter grow and see how everyone develops over the next several weeks. I'll be sharing updates, photos, and evaluations as they grow.

07/22/2026

Check out my breeder interview (done about 9 months ago so some things have changed, like not being ready to mentor. I am one of many mentors to Grey's Rattery and Once Upon a Squeak Rattery )

07/18/2026

Little silvermane girl I'm keeping. This is goal temperament. 🥰

07/15/2026

I wanted to give everyone an update on both my Harley line and the recent mold situation.

When I realized my Harley line seemed more prone to mite flare-ups than my other lines, I made the best decision I could with the information I had at the time. I started monthly preventative mite treatments, stayed in close contact with all of my Harley adopters, and let new adopters know about the extra preventative care I recommended. Since recurring mite flare-ups can put stress on the immune system, I felt it was important to be proactive and transparent.

I also want to mention that a couple of months ago I did have mites come in on imported rats after Mel from Mel's Neighborhood Rodents discovered mites on other animals traveling in transport. Those rats were immediately quarantined, treated, and remained in quarantine well beyond the point the issue had been resolved.

After some really helpful conversations with other breeders, I've decided to stop doing preventative mite treatments in my colony. Instead, I'm going to focus entirely on breeding away from the issue. I've already been selecting for the healthiest skin and coats, and I do feel like I've made a lot of progress.

I also currently have Grey's Rattery helping me work on the line. The rats I've chosen to breed have never had a mite flare up, nor have I noticed dry flaky skin, but they have been preventatively treated so I am wanting to see how they and their babies do without it.

Because of that, I haven't made any final decisions about my upcoming Harley litter. Mom won't receive preventative treatments, and neither will the babies. At a bare minimum, they'll be staying with me longer than usual so I can evaluate where the line is with this issue before making any decisions. It's also entirely possible that I decide not to place this litter at all if I don't feel they're where I want them to be. Their well-being and the long-term health of the line will always come before my breeding plans.

For those with current reservations, your reservations will absolutely be honored. I may choose to keep the babies for an additional couple of weeks beyond my normal go-home age so I have more time to observe their skin and coat development before they leave. I appreciate your patience and understanding if that's the route I decide to take.

I always make the best decisions I can with the information I have, but I also think it's important to listen, learn, and reevaluate when new information comes along. That's how we improve.

As for the mold situation, I've already noticed a big decrease in sneezing, and even my own lungs are feeling better. My youngest cat, Cinna, also ended up at the emergency vet with respiratory issues that same week, so it has been a rough and expensive few weeks. Thankfully, she's doing great now.

The rats that became sick after going home are all in the process of being refunded, and the rats here will continue to be monitored before any more leave for their new homes.

To my Harley adopters: even though I feel we've stayed in close contact, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or even just updates on how your rats are doing. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to me and plays a huge role in helping me make the best decisions for this line moving forward.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out with support, concerns, and constructive feedback. I really do appreciate it, and I'm committed to continuing to learn and do what's best for my rats.

Here is a picture of sweet Moscow before she left for her new home recently.

07/13/2026

Rattery Update.

Transparency has always been one of my core values, so I wanted to share an update with everyone.

Recently, five girls went home and three became very sick in a short period of time. One of their human parents suggested that mold could be a possibility, which prompted me to start looking beyond the usual causes. I'm incredibly grateful they mentioned it, because during that search I discovered mold in the ceiling of my rat room.

The mold has since been dealt with, and I'm continuing to monitor the room closely to make sure it remains safe.

Out of an abundance of caution, I have decided to pause all adoptions for the next month. Every rat currently in my care will be observed closely before going to their new homes. Their health and well-being will always come before my timeline.

I'm thankful this issue was caught so it could be addressed quickly. While I never expected to encounter something like this, I believe being open and honest when problems arise is part of being an ethical breeder. I also want to sincerely thank the rat parent who suggested looking for mold. Their observation helped identify an issue that may have otherwise gone unnoticed for longer and the issue was impacting my health and one of my cats' health as well.

Thank you all for your patience, understanding, and support while I prioritize the health of my rats. I'll continue to provide updates as I have them.