Breeding feeders using tubs

Iv been looking over tub setups for breeding your own feeders. I will eventually move to building a rack if breeding proves worth it.

My question what kind of tubs do you use with a lid since its not going to be in a rack?

All the ones i see at like wal-mart are like this.

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6461/edgec.jpg

All the ones i can find have the raised up edge, now iv read this will allow chewing as the rats would have an edge to chew on. So what could i buy that has like an all flat surface that the rats could not chew on that is a tub. Iv seen the mortar tubs but them seem like their only good for racks.

rack does not need to be 6 tubs high. Build it small and stack them. Racks are best option.

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Originally Posted by suzuki4life

rack does not need to be 6 tubs high. Build it small and stack them. Racks are best option.

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Yea but thats investing a bit more money from the start then i want to. Im just doing a small colony to see how it goes.

it costs roughly $60 to build a 4 tub rack, that they wont chew through easily, thats easier to feed/water. or you can throw your money away on multiple storage totes when they chew through them time and time again

if you're THAT worried about cost, just use a few glass tanks, if you can get em for cheap

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Originally Posted by f4n70m

Yea but thats investing a bit more money from the start then i want to. Im just doing a small colony to see how it goes.

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biggest cost is the wire mesh...which you will need anyway.

2 tubs $12
3 2x4's $9
roll of mesh $12
staples and screws $10
$43 or less.

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Originally Posted by suzuki4life

biggest cost is the wire mesh...which you will need anyway.

2 tubs $12
3 2x4's $9
roll of mesh $12
staples and screws $10
$43 or less.

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You got any instructions on one? I have no way to cut the 2x4's so i generally have home depot do all my cutting so it helps to know what size pieces i need :)

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Originally Posted by f4n70m

You got any instructions on one? I have no way to cut the 2x4's so i generally have home depot do all my cutting so it helps to know what size pieces i need :)

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I can do a "how to" later complete with sizes. No clue on shipping, I could just make you the "tops" and then you would need the legs and runners.

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Originally Posted by suzuki4life

I can do a "how to" later complete with sizes. No clue on shipping, I could just make you the "tops" and then you would need the legs and runners.

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If you could do a how to with what size pieces u need i could get em cut and assemble it.

Not looking for anything too talk maybe 3-4 something simple

Would be much appreciated =)

http://rodentracks.com/Small-Tub-Rat-Rack.html