African Soft Furred Rats

ASFs are not nearly as cuddly as fancy rats, and are still in the works of being entirely domesticated. I am working with ASFs to try improve temperament and calmness around humans.

ASFs would make great pets for people who don't have the time to interact with a pet everyday, or aren't interested in constant handling or cuddling. They are absolutely adorable and very fun to observe! They would also make excellent pets for experienced rodent owners who are looking for something fun and exciting to add to their collection. As their name implies, they have very soft, fluffy fur--they also have cute large eyes! They make gorgeous pets that you could spend hours ogling at <3

ASFs are well known in the breeding industry for not being stinky. They don't smell nearly as bad  as mice, and even smell less than fancy rats.  People with allergies will be irritated less, and ASF cages smell significantly less like ammonia and can be cleaned less regularly than other rodents.

ASFs are notorious  chewers. They need to be housed in wire cages with very strong, close bars, tanks with very good ventilation, or bin cages where they can't reach the airholes with their little teeth or paws. 

Bedding for ASFs should be non-dusty, non-scented hardwood shavings or pellets (do not use cedar!). I do not recommended paper bedding or fleece.

Pet ASFs should have a 15% protein level in their food, and 10% or less fat level. Breeders should have closer to a 20% protein level.  The most recommended brand of kibble is Mazuri 6F.

ASFs should also have seeds like black oil sunflower seeds, millet, and flaxseed. Mealworms and superworms  make excellent treats and are very good for ASFs. Once a week give your ASFs a handful of fresh vegetables. They can have bell peppers, carrots, dandelion greens, clover, and romaine lettuce.

PETS:

I sell my pet ASFs for $20 ea. or $50 for a same sex trio.

**I will not sell both males and females to a household, because ASFs have large litters and quickly. I do not want my adopters to become overwhelmed with accidental pregnancies**

BREEDERS:

It is $100 for a breeding colony start up: one male and two females.

**Keep in mind I will not sell a breeding colony to just anyone**

Because they have 24 nipples! ASFs have 24 nipples, 12 on each side of their body--this is much more than mice or rats have. ASFs have large litters (as many as 22 have been recorded), so this ensures they are able to feed all babies.