STinky STINKY mice

[Mike Cavanaugh]

Ok, the rats are good. they are on aspen, and i have gotten used to the aspen smell. As long as i clean their tank once a week they are good.

The mice however STINK! one day after cleaning tank it STINKS!!

I have 2 females and 1 male in the cage. I know mice are supposed to stink... but is ther ANYTHING else i can use for substrate other than aspen to make it a little less stinkey? Any help would be greatly appreciated.



Mike

[Stewart_Reptiles]

I use wood pellets and it works great with mice.

Check the trator supply for Equine Fresh

You can also add some vanilla extract to the water to help.

[Argentra]

This is strange... I have a weanling pair being raised up and a breeding trio with 20 babies right now and I only notice a strong smell when I haven't been able to clean the cage for days. Maybe I'm just lucky and have less smelly mice, but I never really have had to deal with strong smells from them. The breeders are in a 26x15x10" sterilite tub set up much like Joanna's rat tubs...maybe that makes a difference.

[Mike Cavanaugh]

I use wood pellets and it works great with mice.

Check the trator supply for Equine Fresh

You can also add some vanilla extract to the water to help.

wood pellets... you mean the stuff they use for rabbits? will that conceal the stink considerably better then aspen? If so, I will pick some up tommorow!

Mike

[Stewart_Reptiles]

wood pellets... you mean the stuff they use for rabbits? will that conceal the stink considerably better then aspen? If so, I will pick some up tommorow!

Mike

Unlike Aspen the wood pellets absorb urine, reducing the smell considerably.

That's what I use http://www.planetwiseproducts.com/equine.htm

[Wolves-N-Dogs]

I use wood pellets and it works great with mice.

Check the trator supply for Equine Fresh

You can also add some vanilla extract to the water to help.

That stuff is made from pine.. I thought pine was bad?

I put baking soda under the aspen it eats up the smell.

[Reediculous]

This stuff is pretty good.........they say its the same as woody pet, or wood pellets!


http://www.guardianhorsebedding.com/

[Mike Cavanaugh]

this looks like it is the same stuff... just a smaller bag?
http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...#RatingsDetail

[ADEE]

i use yesterdays news.. it seems to work very well. i dont have to change their cage out but maybe once a week and it isnt over whelming at all

[Stewart_Reptiles]

this looks like it is the same stuff... just a smaller bag?
http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...#RatingsDetail

Sure does but here is a secret you can find it at tractor supply and pay $6 for 40lbs