I use the lab style cages but I'm not breeding on a large scale, just a few 1.3 groups of ASF. Upkeep isn't bad but if I ever decided to breed a larger quantity I'd probably go with a rodent rack for the sake of convenience.
08-13-2012, 12:12 AM
JaGv
Re: Rodent cages
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Originally Posted by Kylegep
Can't they chew through it?
are you using them for mice or rats?
i've been using them to keep mice for 4 months with no chewing. i used them for rats for like a week before switching to a larger tub and they didn't chew through it.
08-13-2012, 12:14 AM
satomi325
I've used 16qt tubs as maternity tubs for mama rats. No chewouts yet.
Big Apple Herp has lab style cages.
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08-13-2012, 12:40 AM
Kylegep
I am just doing a small colony of about 1.4 so I have the appropriate size meal for my babies. All my adults eat frozen! ;) I was also thinking about getting some mice from jax. I heard that some of their lines produce high amounts of babies.
08-13-2012, 12:47 AM
A2reptiles
Re: Rodent cages
besides breeding racks I use 20gal tanks (get them cheap) with wire screen tops (chicken wire from Lowes) & glass water bottle inside hung on metal bottle holder.
08-13-2012, 12:47 AM
satomi325
Re: Rodent cages
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Originally Posted by Kylegep
I am just doing a small colony of about 1.4 so I have the appropriate size meal for my babies. All my adults eat frozen! ;) I was also thinking about getting some mice from jax. I heard that some of their lines produce high amounts of babies.
My friend who breeds fancy mice uses 16-30 qt tubs and hasn't had any problems with chew outs.
It's cheaper than rodent cages and will fit a 1.4 perfectly.
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:
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?
08-15-2012, 11:38 PM
satomi325
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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
08-16-2012, 01:57 AM
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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08-16-2012, 02:17 AM
JaGv
Re: Rodent cages
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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
