Rodent racks and wood stain

If I were to build a rodent rack is there any reason I couldn't stain the wood?

Would there be any health risks or anything to the rodents?

I wouldn't do it on areas they might be able to chew on. Other than that, I don't see why not.

I wouldn't worry about it even in the areas they can chew on. In fact I plan on hitting mine with some sealer this year.

their shouldnt be ANY areas that they can chew so it would be fine.
adam jeffery
even if they could chew on it i doubt their would be an issue.