I've never offered a nesting box, I have never had a problem with them eating the babies. :confused: I guess there is no right or wrong way.
I will second this...mine are in concrete mixing tubs with no hides (no issues todate)
05-02-2007, 11:10 PM
Flagg
Re: ASFR Litter
Are they in clear tanks or tubs or are they opaque?
How about yours Bill? are you using the mortar tubs? I imagine those solid black walls might help.
I don't know, I don't have any first hand experience with them eating a whole litter, I was just offering suggestions from what I have read elsewhere.
05-02-2007, 11:12 PM
Flagg
Re: ASFR Litter
Quote:
Originally Posted by lord jackel
I will second this...mine are in concrete mixing tubs with no hides (no issues todate)
right, solid black plastic mixing tubs. The whole tub is a hide, like living in a burrow.
05-03-2007, 09:54 AM
Wild Bill
Re: ASFR Litter
Quote:
Originally Posted by Flagg
right, solid black plastic mixing tubs. The whole tub is a hide, like living in a burrow.
Well, yes and no. The top of each tub is just covered with wire and completely open. Do I think the dark tubs make them feel more secure than clear tubs? Of course, but it is'nt anything like a burrow. I think the key with breeding ASF rats and mice is to leave them alone as much as possible. The more you're in their tubs the more you increase your chances of losing babies. :2cent:
