New Rat Shed and Rack

[ClarkT]

We're building a new little rat shed. It can hold up to 32 tubs. We're only doing 16 for now. Still need to finish the roof, wiring, and water system. Just built in the rack today. Woo Hoo!





Thanks for looking!

[DooLittle]

Thats cool.

[ClarkT]

Another cool thing on it is that it's movable. We can fork it to wherever is needed. Insulated floor to ceiling, with a vented roof (coverable in the winter).

[DooLittle]

Nice, keep the little stinkers outside!

[Fila]

I thought about doing something like that for quarantining. Great job! Costs?
*Fila*

[Mike41793]

Looks good, nice job!

[PghBall]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing!

[C&H Exotic Morphs]

Looks good, keep us updated as you get more of it done!

[ClarkT]

Thanks, all. Costs....
Rack:
-16 tubs at $5.47 each
-28 1x2s & 2 1x4s, $22
-1/2" hardware cloth, $48
-Brad Nails, $8.00 (A note on the brad nails...we used them because the rack is built to the shed.)

Total for rack, ~$165.00

Shed:
-8 sheets of foam board ~$25 each
-Exterior door, $110
-23 2x4s, ~$2 each
-6 treated 2x4 ~$4 each
-3 sheets of 7/16 OSB, ~$8 each
-cement board exterior, ? (my friend had it left over)
-3 spray foam cans, ~$8 each
-metal roofing, ~$35
-Electrical (light, switch, receptacle--I'm an electrician) ~$15

Total for shed: ~$478
Total Rack and Shed, $643

We'll start with 30 adult rats... (6 males, 24 females)

Having live rats available....PRICELESS!

[ClarkT]

Oh, I think I'm short on the shed count by 6 studs....forgot the top and bottom plates