multi family

[roosterman2173]

Do any of you guys keep more than one girl in the same breeder tub and if so how many is too many? I use mortar tubs in my rack and I have two girls in each tub with their newborns.

[FatBoy]

What's up Dwayne....I use the same tubs and have kept as many as 3 mamas and litters with no problems. They really seem to share and help each other out.
BTW..tried to call you back last week and could not get through.

[roosterman2173]

I love all these colors

One of the two litters born today

Thanks alot Frankie hows your arm. Call me if ya'll need some help Heather is on vaca. this week so if we can help just call.

[marmie]

I don't keep them together because I've had the mothers fight over the babies and usually it's the baby that loses. I've found them with missing tails, limbs or just a big rip in their torso. It's not pretty.

Others have posted that they've had absolutely no problems so I guess it would be worth a try!

BTW, I've also had males kill entire litters so if you have the male in there you need to watch him if he's a first time father. All my males have to prove that they are good fathers or I won't keep them.

You've got a beautiful litter. I especially like the brown one in the middle. I've never had a brown rat.

I hope you have total success!

[truthsdeceit]

Oh, they are so frickin cute!

I'm gonna breed rats for feeders someday so hopefully I'll get over it.

[MonitorLove]

I always keep my girls in separate containers when birthing and raising pups. I'm always afraid they'll fight...or the babys will get mixed up...