Well on 6/24/09 I got my rat rack done. Before that I was getting one or two litters every few months. I now have 3 litters. Each one of the tubs have a litter except one. The litters are small but a HUGE increase than what I had before.
The first litter I found I took mom out because I was afraid the others would harm the babies. I took her out a few days ago. Today was tub cleaning day and I found the 2 other litters. I am SO happy! Granted the litters where only 3 in one and 4 in the others but I am not sure if it is because of crowding or because these where first litters for the mothers. The girls that chewed out I put in a large wire cage that I used to use for all my rats and they have yet to give me any babies. I am going to keep an eye on the size of the litters and how they fair to see if 1:5 1:4 or 1:3 gives bigger litters. I am so excited. I am going out to start on my second rat rack for my single rat moms and my asfs, tonight.
I thought I would share. This is exciting to find out because not only are the tubs a LOT easier to clean but so much easier to keep track of the rats and who gives what.
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