new rat grow out rack....

Well finally got my grow out rack somewhat done….still missing the top level that will hold the water container, but at least it’s now usable. Hopefully this weekend I’ll get that welded up and painted. The entire rack is made with 2cm square steel tubing and each level is removable.

This rack can hold roughly 50 adults per level or 100 weaners/smalls, at the moment it’s holding close to 200 rats.

Thanks for looking!

Pitoon

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http://www.unitedherps.com/images/gr...k/DSC05353.JPG

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Would love a DIY on this, great looking setup!

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Originally Posted by ALTownsend1

Would love a DIY on this, great looking setup!

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i plan on building a mice grow out rack soon....i'll try to take pics during the build and post a "How to".....

thanks for looking!

Pitoon

That would be great, any quick info on pricing?

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Originally Posted by ALTownsend1

That would be great, any quick info on pricing?

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i'm in Europe....we use Euro here. i have no clue on what the going rate for steel is there in the states.

Pitoon

they look very crowded. My transport bins look like that and they are vented out the sides and top. You must keep the room pretty cool to keep them from getting over heated.

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Originally Posted by suzuki4life

they look very crowded. My transport bins look like that and they are vented out the sides and top. You must keep the room pretty cool to keep them from getting over heated.

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there's a reason why there is so much space between tubs.....

thanks for looking.

Pitoon

do you have any problems with the tubs sagging or pulling them out when loaded with rats?

looks cool i plan on doing something similar. how are you attatching the wire to the steel frame it is galvanized so it will be real hard to weld. rite?

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Originally Posted by matt71915

do you have any problems with the tubs sagging or pulling them out when loaded with rats?

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no sagging at all, the bottoms of the tubs are slightly ribbed so that helps alot.

not to mention the plastic is about 4mm thick.

Pitoon

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Originally Posted by dmaricle

looks cool i plan on doing something similar. how are you attatching the wire to the steel frame it is galvanized so it will be real hard to weld. rite?

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yes, the mesh is gal'ed. they are cut to shape the frame. then holes are drilled into the fame. industrial rivets and washers hold the mesh to the frame. if i need to replace the mesh just drill out the rivets.....and make the swap.

Pitoon

Nice setup :D I might do something simliar in the near future :D :D :D