maternity ward set-up

i was wondering if anyone here has a godd set up or pics of one of a maternity se-up i have some mice and rats getting rady to have babys soon and i want to make them as confortable as i can i see set ps all the time for bigger rats and mice but nothing for pregent mommys like tank or tub size,bedding,or even hides for them thanks for the help....

This is what I use for rats

Each female is house individually soon as they are pregnant.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...rthingRack.jpg

Mice they stay in the same enclosure at all time (I keep 2 mice in each tub) only the male is removed

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...s/MiceRack.jpg

If you have a small colony a simple setup with stand alone tubs can also be used for nursing mom. Size of the tubs will vary depending on the size or the rodents.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...uarantine2.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...uarantine1.jpg

As for bedding

Mice and ASF I use Equine fresh at all time

Rats I use equine fresh for breeders and babies over 2 weeks old (mothers with babies under 2 weeks I use equine fresh and wood shaving)

I found some asf preggos this morning. I use equine fresh, do I need to give them something to make nests of?

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Originally Posted by grammie

I found some asf preggos this morning. I use equine fresh, do I need to give them something to make nests of?

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You can if you want to, I don't, I use equine fresh alone and they do just fine! ;)

where did you find the small purple and blue tubs? and what size are they?

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Originally Posted by Deborah

This is what I use for rats

Each female is house individually soon as they are pregnant.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...rthingRack.jpg

Mice they stay in the same enclosure at all time (I keep 2 mice in each tub) only the male is removed

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...s/MiceRack.jpg

If you have a small colony a simple setup with stand alone tubs can also be used for nursing mom. Size of the tubs will vary depending on the size or the rodents.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...uarantine2.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...uarantine1.jpg

As for bedding

Mice and ASF I use Equine fresh at all time

Rats I use equine fresh for breeders and babies over 2 weeks old (mothers with babies under 2 weeks I use equine fresh and wood shaving)

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Originally Posted by 771subliminal

where did you find the small purple and blue tubs? and what size are they?

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Well I did not mean to originally get purple and blue but they were on sale (trying to get rid of them I guess), which is why I got them.

Those are Iris tubs 12.2 quarts (10.5 X 16.25 X 6) and I bought them here http://www.organizedliving.com/produ...Sellers&page=3

i there a sticky or plans on how to build a rack like that it' perfect and wha i'm looking to make