I've had 2 sm. rats die within the past month or so from unknown reasons. I have around 30 rats that I keep on pine in my basement which stays around 75*F. I'm starting to think it's the pine bedding. I've been using the same brand of pine since I started about 6 months ago. Both of the rats that died, were born here, and I have some of their siblings.

Every rat site that I've visited says Pine is dangerous towards rats...But I don't get how people like Ralph Davis and many people here use Pine and have great production.

I'm thinking about switching completely to Aspen or Equine Fresh

Any opinions/suggestions are appreciated