Need help on housing

[BenOtis]

I have been breeding my rodents and have now moved them to my shed.

What is the best way to not only keep it well ventilated but keeping the temperature stable? I live where winters can dip far below 0 degrees F and in the summer can reach 100. Obvious answers include window air conditioner and heater. I have that covered. What is the best way to keep it ventilated at the same time? Vents, fans sucking air out? Any input will help.

[txcoker]

Besides the stated here is a list that helps in our rat house.

Fans both ceiling and oscillating to get good air movement

Keep the bedding clean and dry.

I put 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to 1 gallon of water its helps with the smell.(we do the same with our rabbit)

I installed an attic fan that I wired to a light switch and bypassed the automatic temperature control, this allows me to turn it on as I need it.

Hope this helps.

[BenOtis]

Thank you.

Are you saying you do not use any form of heating or cooling other than the fans? It can get well over 100F where I am in the summer and even with an attic fan and other fans I would have to think it would still be too hot.

[BenOtis]

Anyone have any pictures of their facilities or buildings that include ventilation and heating and cooling?

[txcoker]

Thank you.

Are you saying you do not use any form of heating or cooling other than the fans? It can get well over 100F where I am in the summer and even with an attic fan and other fans I would have to think it would still be too hot.

No we use both heaters and a/c's, but you already listed those so I didn't list them again. We deal more with heat than extreme cold temperatures where I'm at in Texas.

[tprdevore]

I keep both my reptiles and rats in my shed. The shed is very well insulated with a drop down insulated ceiling and ridge venting. I heat it with an electric baseboard heater and cool it with a window air conditioner and box fan. As long as I keep the air moving and the bedding clean, I have had no issues. When I clean in the summer at night I leave the door open, but thats the extent of the ventilation. Everybody does fine.

[tommyanunnaki]

If you have an air conditioner you should be fine.

I would take care to look out for moisture build up. The AC unit will pull a lot of moisture out, but I might still get a dehumidifier and install some exhaust fans.

If you can keep the temperature under 80 and you can keep the humidity low you should never have a problem.