My new asf colony

So I started my first attempt at a breeding colony. I have never bred anything before as far as feeders go so this should be interesting. I am starting with about 75 asf rats, maybe more. That are being delivered this week, I will post pics of them asap. And I am starting the build of two racks today. Will post pics asap. :gj:

Wow! You're starting with a lot of colonies!

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Originally Posted by Alice

Wow! You're starting with a lot of colonies!

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haha yes I am thinking about maybe doing 100 to start, I am going to have alot of asf rats I cant wait for all these babys. Never will have to buy feeders again woohoo:banana:

WOW thats alot of rats.. witha 3 to 1 ratio thats around 20 groups. On average lets say avg litter of 10 thats 600 babies every 3 weeks. 200 a week. unless you plan on selling them you will soon be overwhelmed...If none of the babies have babies you will have 10000 a year. might want to build more racks . I have 2 groups and I have more than enough for my group of snakes right around 10

wow thats alot to start,I have 6 trios & 1.5 & 1.4 colony.was just cleaning & have around 130 pups on the ground & just weaned 30.my snakes eat alot (14)because it takes so long to get the asf to size.In two months you will have lots of rats lol!

yeh Im going to have alot, I plan on selling them localy to hobbyist,breeders, and pet stores. I thought about selling some f/t in the mail also. Just built 1 of my 6 level racks tonite, cost me right under 100bucks. I will post pics of it soon. How many rats do you think I will produce a month?

Count on at least 10 pinks from every breeding female every 3 weeks. I dont know how many females you plan to have going at once, but that should get you an estimate, but you will most likely produce more than 10/litter.

If you haven't already, I highly suggest adding a gravity fed water system to each of your racks. Good luck with your breeding.

it will still take 3 or 4 months to get them to adult size they grow slow.

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Originally Posted by greghall

it will still take 3 or 4 months to get them to adult size they grow slow.

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I am very excited about this, buying feeders twice a week from local pet stores 2.69mouse 4.00plus a rat its getting expensive feeding 14 ball pythons. So I decided to give it a try breeding my own rodents. But I have been thinking about it alot lately, and I figured why not breed a alot and than some. So I am very excited to do this project, and already have a 6 slot rack built with the concrete mixing tubs. I used 2x2 and 2x3. I think it looks pretty good I will post pics asap, gotta get new batteries for my camera:gj: