Rodent cages

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Originally Posted by Kylegep

Can't they chew through it?

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Can't they chew through it?

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I have mice in a rack, tank, and tub set-up. No chew outs yet. If you give them things to chew on they should leave the tubs alone

http://www.critter-cages.com/index.p...894c0ed5fa4a7a

I run my rats in racks with the mortar tubs or in 16 quart Sterilite tubs for my maternity rack. I have no idea on cages or how well they work or don't; never used them, cost and convenience being the two deciding factors there. The Bean Farm sells them as well if you're closer to the West Coast so as to save on shipping costs:

http://beanfarm.com/index.php?cPath=1233_1234

I decided to make my own out of the 30qt tubs, my next question is how would you go about making a hopper for the food?

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Originally Posted by Kylegep

I decided to make my own out of the 30qt tubs, my next question is how would you go about making a hopper for the food?

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Cut out a square or rectangle in the top screen. Cut out a sheet of hardware cloth and fold it into a box that will match the hole in the screen. And cover the bottom so food doesn't fall through. I use zip ties to keep it together, but metal ties are probably a good idea if you have chewers.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...f/IMAG1169.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...f/IMAG1170.jpg

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Originally Posted by satomi325

Cut out a square or rectangle in the top screen. Cut out a sheet of hardware cloth and fold it into a box that will match the hole in the screen. And cover the bottom so food doesn't fall through. I use zip ties to keep it together, but metal ties are probably a good idea if you have chewers.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...f/IMAG1169.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...f/IMAG1170.jpg

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Looks good! Thanks you!

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Originally Posted by satomi325

Cut out a square or rectangle in the top screen. Cut out a sheet of hardware cloth and fold it into a box that will match the hole in the screen. And cover the bottom so food doesn't fall through. I use zip ties to keep it together, but metal ties are probably a good idea if you have chewers.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...f/IMAG1169.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...f/IMAG1170.jpg

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i actually just used you idea once i saw this very useful now i can just fill it up and not worry about forgetting to feed.

Thank you. The hopper is way better than a food bowl. The rats don't waste as much food. They soiled a lot of their food with urine when I used a bowl. And the food in my hopper can last 5-7 days, which is great.

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Originally Posted by satomi325

Thank you. The hopper is way better than a food bowl. The rats don't waste as much food. They soiled a lot of their food with urine when I used a bowl. And the food in my hopper can last 5-7 days, which is great.

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i already put it in there with my rats ill see how long it lasts the 2. good thing i saw you post or i would of never thought about it

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...ewracks016.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...ewracks013.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...ewracks007.jpg

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...ewracks014.jpg

let me know if these are what you are lookin for?