Your largest litter at one time, from one rat?

[4Ballz]

Hey everyone!

My rats are in cycle, and I'm onto litter no.5 this week. However, my first litter was 14 babies!!

I'm not sure if that is a record, but I'm just blown away. Her sister is due any day now, and I feel so bad for her, as she is just huge!
My second litter was 6, but 2 were not fed, and I think she didn't care for them, and I found one in the middle of my bin just bleeding (not sure if she pulled it out to save her life or what) and I think another was eaten...unclear. (my ratio is 3:10) as I cycle my males.

My question is, what has been your highest litter from one rat?

[Andybill]

So far my largest was/is 12. I have heard of litters of 18 though... 14 is a hefty litter!

[4Ballz]

it was her first too. my friend was breeding rats for $, and she never had more than 3. I tell her my usual average is 10, and she gets mad at me. Maybe it is due to plenty of supply of food, and fresh water??

[Andybill]

Yeah sounds like she has got to figure something out. Shes gotta be doing something wrong. My average is 9 per litter right now but I have only had 3 drop and the moms are new...

[Tfpets]

I honestly have to many to keep track of litter sizes. But I am constantly blown away by how many babies can be produced in one week! I don't separate my pregnant females. They are always together and all of the mothers feed all of the babies. But I can clean the tubs and think I have a handle on the numbers, feed and water until the next weeks cleaning day and HOLY MOLY where did all of those babies come from!

[satomi325]

I think it was Snakesrkewl who had like 32 in one litter? I could be wrong with the member and number of pups, but it was up there.
And I've heard of people getting 20+ pups at a time.

8-12 is the average.
For me personally, 11-15 is average.

Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

[4Ballz]

I agree. I find it easier, and safer with all the moms in there together. I think my friends problem, was the mom was all by herself. Usually the mom would kill (lay on) all her babies.

I currently have 5 cages, three tubs, and one glass. Once I go back to work (and kids are in daycare). I will built a double rack. Left side pregnant, right side, in breeding. I'll have another spot for all the weaned babies which will be food for the snakes. If I produce any more American Blues, those will be sold to cover cost of rat chow and bedding (which thankfully, I found amazing prices for).

I have 2 more moms ready to go any day. Amazing how fast they produce, and the numbers they can provide.

Tfpets, any pics of your set up?

- - - Updated - - -

I think it was Snakesrkewl who had like 32 in one litter? I could be wrong with the member and number of pups, but it was up there.
And I've heard of people getting 20+ pups at a time.

8-12 is the average.
For me personally, 11-15 is average.

Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

I'm guessing with a super jumbo rat? I couldn't see a young rat popping out that many...........lol......or....?

[rperry03]

32...wow!

I have one that kicks out around 18-22, but on average 10-15.

[snakesRkewl]

I think it was Snakesrkewl who had like 32 in one litter? I could be wrong with the member and number of pups, but it was up there.
And I've heard of people getting 20+ pups at a time.

I have not had any litters that large, but have had 3 litters of 19 and two of those lost one pup.

Rich of richsballpythons is the one who says he got 32...

[PitOnTheProwl]

Yeah, Rich has had some huge litters.
Mine average 10 to 15