Colorado Rat Breeder-Camarattery

We are done with our shipping in and out for 2009. The season is over. However we are pleased to announce that all the rats we received were healthy! Every rat came out of quarantine without incidence.

We got rats from a PA breeder and some very unawares people sent a rumor around that we got SDA, and KRV and some other things from this PA breeder. We are going to lay that rumor to rest. It is unfortunate that the PA breeder may have sent out rats to a VA breeder and there was SDA detected, but it may or may not have happened, we don't know. We won't start a rumor there. That was not the same time frame as our shipment. We were not involved with this situation.  We did not find out about this potential SDA scare until 2 months after we got our rats.The rats we received were very healthy, and no problems existed. We ourselves are a victim of the rumors. Some immature people have nothing better to do than start trouble. That is just their nature. And we don't get involved with their type of politics or antics, what ever you want to call it. I am sure they can find something better to do.

Had there been SDA for one, we would not be ashamed, SDA is dangerous yes, but we would be resistant to it at this point if we had gotten it. And that would have been a very positive outcome for our rats as we would not have to worry about it during this upcoming winter. And that would have been fantastic. I wish we were resistant to it, but we aren't. That is what's unfortunate for us.

Although early detection can stop any deaths from this virus, it is not something to be terrified of as newer breeders think. It is treatable and no loses need to occur, should it be treated correctly and early. SDA, had we had it, we would post about it. SDA is nothing to be ashamed of. It can come in under the door from the wind, or walked in on your shoes just like many cat and dog diseases. Also, we would have warned about it. Honestly if everyone out there got it, we would all be better off. Not that I wish that on any rats! And I don't, but it’s true. We just all need to be properly educated on what it is. SDA is not the plague or so terrible that it ruins the reputations of breeders. And the threat of SDA is not a reason to point fingers. It’s not even the breeders fault in many cases.  If anything because it takes agressive treatment because of the secondary infection that comes with it, it would be a positive experience for a breeder to deal with since they would become very efficient at treating rats and identifying the signs of sickness. It would be good information to have.

Not us, but some of the best breeders and club owners out there have had it, and posted it on their club sites for educational purposes. These are breeders who are truly serious and very reputable enthusiasts. It’s just not as bad as people make it out to be. That's not to make light of the situation, but it’s not the worst thing your rats can get. Its not a genetic defect. SDA actually makes their immune systems and resistance stronger, should they pull through. Not all rat health problems can claim to do that!

Also if my rattery got any sickness it would have been shut down for quarantine. But we never needed to since we were not involved with the supposed SDA.

Also SDA attacks old rats and babies primarily. We have many retired 2 or more year olds, they and the babies we breed every month would have been targeted. If you’re smart, you can see that didn't happen here at Camarattery, since we post every rat we have, either retired or brand new born. Rats don’t even disappear off my site unless they were on the adoption page or my nursery for a while and found a home. But then again you can check the status of all of them on the Colorado Rat List. Since our adopters are there on the group. All our rats are accounted for. Not to mention the several dozen adopters who come over here annually, they are my references as they personally see the condition of my rats. And my adopters cannot be disputed.

Fortunately Colorado had no detection of SDA or KRV with this scare. Despite what trouble makers post or spread rumors about.

KRV renders your stock sterile, and or still born babies. And we all know my rats are not that! LOL! Breed well they do! We can be thankful for that. And everyone can see it too.

Are my rats sooo good that they were just resistant to SDA and KRV? Is this why none of my rats had issues? Ahh no. Completely impossible. A few can be resistant to both viruses, but only a very few. I won't claim complete resistance to viruses for Camarattery. I only wish. No my rats live in reality.

OK that last sentence was pure sarcasm on my part. Forgive me for that. I normally don't feed off of rumors, but this one was just to amusing to avoid.