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  • 09-10-2009, 09:32 PM
    likebull1
    Rat Feces
    I have a question for those who breed rats on a big scale. As some may know i am in the process of building a big rat breeding "shed"(26'x26') and im thinking of ventilation. How much would one need to properly ventilate the rooom and how important is extreme ventilation?

    I ask because i always heard rodent feces can get you really sick even with limited contact...
    I used to do demo on old houses and we had to wear face masks around mouse droppings to stop from getting sick, how true is all this and is there a good chance of getting sick from it?
  • 09-11-2009, 01:19 AM
    nixer
    Re: Rat Feces
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by likebull1 View Post
    I have a question for those who breed rats on a big scale. As some may know i am in the process of building a big rat breeding "shed"(26'x26') and im thinking of ventilation. How much would one need to properly ventilate the rooom and how important is extreme ventilation?

    I ask because i always heard rodent feces can get you really sick even with limited contact...
    I used to do demo on old houses and we had to wear face masks around mouse droppings to stop from getting sick, how true is all this and is there a good chance of getting sick from it?

    i think this might be something you would be interested in
    http://www.orlandorats.com/diseases.htm
    you also might want to consider a rooftop or gable fan with a tstat.
  • 09-11-2009, 08:26 AM
    Denial
    Re: Rat Feces
    i dont have any ventilation going outside in my shed. I keep the door open when Im cleaning the racks and I have a fan blowing threw the racks at all times. I also have ac hooked up to the building but so far it hasnt really gotten hot enough for me to use it the only time I cut it on is when im in there cleaning. The poop doesnt really effect me but the urine smell is very strong. I clean the racks once a week on the weekends
  • 09-11-2009, 08:59 AM
    tonkatoyman
    Re: Rat Feces
    We use a small exhaust fan for the room with A/C to keep everything from being too smelly, and the right temp. Too hot and they will slow down on the baby making.
  • 09-11-2009, 09:38 AM
    likebull1
    Re: Rat Feces
    Thanks everybody, so i'm guessing diseases related to rat droppings are not too common as long as you are careful.
  • 09-11-2009, 02:21 PM
    nixer
    Re: Rat Feces
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by likebull1 View Post
    Thanks everybody, so i'm guessing diseases related to rat droppings are not too common as long as you are careful.

    i know of one person that got rat bite fever but that was from a wild rat.
    i do know 3 ppl that have Histoplasmosis which is caused by a fungus in bird droppings.
  • 09-11-2009, 07:55 PM
    littleindiangirl
    Re: Rat Feces
    It's a good idea when working on large scale rodent rooms to wear proper personal protection equipment and keep the room clean. Rodent pee, droppings, dander and dust build up quickly. I would recommend at least an exhaust fan.
  • 09-12-2009, 02:28 PM
    likebull1
    Re: Rat Feces
    I was thinking about going with 2 of these: http://www.drillspot.com/products/53...ve_exhaust_fan
  • 09-12-2009, 02:38 PM
    wilomn
    Re: Rat Feces
    You may want to consider getting a carbon scrubber. For the price of that fan, or not a whole lot more, you can move a goodly quantity of air and filter out the smell as well.

    I've been looking into them myself and when my operation gets big enough, I will probably go that way.

    There are also do-it-yourself guides online.
  • 09-12-2009, 03:21 PM
    likebull1
    Re: Rat Feces
    Do you have a link to information on the carbon scrubber?
    Any help will be appreciated.
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