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    My new asf colony

    So I started my first attempt at a breeding colony. I have never bred anything before as far as feeders go so this should be interesting. I am starting with about 75 asf rats, maybe more. That are being delivered this week, I will post pics of them asap. And I am starting the build of two racks today. Will post pics asap.

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    Re: My new asf colony

    Wow! You're starting with a lot of colonies!
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    Re: My new asf colony

    Quote Originally Posted by Alice View Post
    Wow! You're starting with a lot of colonies!
    haha yes I am thinking about maybe doing 100 to start, I am going to have alot of asf rats I cant wait for all these babys. Never will have to buy feeders again woohoo

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    Re: My new asf colony

    WOW thats alot of rats.. witha 3 to 1 ratio thats around 20 groups. On average lets say avg litter of 10 thats 600 babies every 3 weeks. 200 a week. unless you plan on selling them you will soon be overwhelmed...If none of the babies have babies you will have 10000 a year. might want to build more racks . I have 2 groups and I have more than enough for my group of snakes right around 10

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    Re: My new asf colony

    wow thats alot to start,I have 6 trios & 1.5 & 1.4 colony.was just cleaning & have around 130 pups on the ground & just weaned 30.my snakes eat alot (14)because it takes so long to get the asf to size.In two months you will have lots of rats lol!
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    Re: My new asf colony

    yeh Im going to have alot, I plan on selling them localy to hobbyist,breeders, and pet stores. I thought about selling some f/t in the mail also. Just built 1 of my 6 level racks tonite, cost me right under 100bucks. I will post pics of it soon. How many rats do you think I will produce a month?

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    Re: My new asf colony

    Count on at least 10 pinks from every breeding female every 3 weeks. I dont know how many females you plan to have going at once, but that should get you an estimate, but you will most likely produce more than 10/litter.
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    Re: My new asf colony

    If you haven't already, I highly suggest adding a gravity fed water system to each of your racks. Good luck with your breeding.
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    Re: My new asf colony

    it will still take 3 or 4 months to get them to adult size they grow slow.
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    Re: My new asf colony

    Quote Originally Posted by greghall View Post
    it will still take 3 or 4 months to get them to adult size they grow slow.
    I am very excited about this, buying feeders twice a week from local pet stores 2.69mouse 4.00plus a rat its getting expensive feeding 14 ball pythons. So I decided to give it a try breeding my own rodents. But I have been thinking about it alot lately, and I figured why not breed a alot and than some. So I am very excited to do this project, and already have a 6 slot rack built with the concrete mixing tubs. I used 2x2 and 2x3. I think it looks pretty good I will post pics asap, gotta get new batteries for my camera

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