asf's don't smell? mine do

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Originally Posted by mechnut450

i use plan pine shavings and i have no problem and i got about 40-60 asf in 3 large tanks. ( counts on fingers) I not changed the liter in mine in about 2 weeks and no oder.. I do ahve an issue with them chewin .. they chewed 3 plastic bowls, several water bottles( stoped this by getting a tin sleeve made ot protect th bottles) and Ialso place a strip of plywood ( 2inch wide about 5 long) in each cage and they happier now..

i also check the diet if feedign somethig high in salt may make them go more causign the smell.

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i'd be very concerned about the glues in the plywood,solid wood would be safer.

They've only smelled, for me, in tubs.
Not enough full air circulation for rats/mice/asfs in a tub. It just causes ammonia build up no matter how many air holes there are.
You need a screen of some sort built into the top or sides.

Try adding a few drops 1/4 tsp of vanilla to the water, it's supposed to cut down the odor of their urine

Bigger enclosure, way better ventilation, non-leeking water bottle, dry bedding, clean every week - that will cut down on your smell issues.

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Originally Posted by llovelace

Try adding a few drops 1/4 tsp of vanilla to the water, it's supposed to cut down the odor of their urine

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does this really work? cause i have vanilla extract in the cabinet. i am just worried it might be bad. anybody try this???