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New Rat Shed and Rack

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  • 03-10-2012, 06:56 PM
    ClarkT
    New Rat Shed and Rack
    We're building a new little rat shed. It can hold up to 32 tubs. We're only doing 16 for now. Still need to finish the roof, wiring, and water system. Just built in the rack today. Woo Hoo! :banana:

    http://ball-pythons.net/gallery/file...0/dscn2199.jpg
    http://ball-pythons.net/gallery/file...0/dscn2200.jpg
    http://ball-pythons.net/gallery/file...0/dscn2202.jpg

    Thanks for looking!
  • 03-10-2012, 07:06 PM
    DooLittle
    Re: New Rat Shed and Rack
    Thats cool.
  • 03-10-2012, 07:46 PM
    ClarkT
    Another cool thing on it is that it's movable. We can fork it to wherever is needed. Insulated floor to ceiling, with a vented roof (coverable in the winter).
  • 03-10-2012, 07:51 PM
    DooLittle
    Re: New Rat Shed and Rack
    Nice, keep the little stinkers outside!
  • 03-10-2012, 08:01 PM
    Fila
    I thought about doing something like that for quarantining. Great job! Costs?
    *Fila*
  • 03-10-2012, 08:37 PM
    Mike41793
    Looks good, nice job!
  • 03-10-2012, 10:06 PM
    PghBall
    Re: New Rat Shed and Rack
    Very nice! Thanks for sharing!
  • 03-11-2012, 02:09 AM
    C&H Exotic Morphs
    Looks good, keep us updated as you get more of it done!
  • 03-11-2012, 02:42 AM
    ClarkT
    Thanks, all. Costs....
    Rack:
    -16 tubs at $5.47 each
    -28 1x2s & 2 1x4s, $22
    -1/2" hardware cloth, $48
    -Brad Nails, $8.00 (A note on the brad nails...we used them because the rack is built to the shed.)

    Total for rack, ~$165.00

    Shed:
    -8 sheets of foam board ~$25 each
    -Exterior door, $110
    -23 2x4s, ~$2 each
    -6 treated 2x4 ~$4 each
    -3 sheets of 7/16 OSB, ~$8 each
    -cement board exterior, ? (my friend had it left over)
    -3 spray foam cans, ~$8 each
    -metal roofing, ~$35
    -Electrical (light, switch, receptacle--I'm an electrician) ~$15

    Total for shed: ~$478
    Total Rack and Shed, $643

    We'll start with 30 adult rats... (6 males, 24 females)

    Having live rats available....PRICELESS!
  • 03-11-2012, 02:59 AM
    ClarkT
    Oh, I think I'm short on the shed count by 6 studs....forgot the top and bottom plates
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