Odd question- about hides and winter temperature

I have my rat rack in an unheated part of the house, and I generally keep the house pretty cool as is. I do plan to put an oil filled heater in the room with them, but I’m unsure it it’ll keep the rats quite at a comfortable temperatures. I’m sure it won’t hurt but I was thinking that a plastic hide in the bins would allow their body heat to stay in a confined area and help keep them warm with the help of the heater.
Am I over thinking, or would this be a reasonable idea? At very least I don’t see it hurting much and may help them feel even more secure.

Thanks,
Kyle


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What is the min temp during the winter? I use a Frost King temp plug. If it gets below 48 f it comes on, room stays above 55 all winter.

I should say rats will do fine in the cold except breeding will suffer. Now, if its ASF, you'll need more heat.

This is only my second winter in this house so I’m not sure if exact numbers. But last winter it never got to a freezing temperature in there. But it was definitely in t he low 40s or lower. The room is insulated just doesn’t have its own heat source. It’s essentially the mudroom.

Kyle


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