I have 4 juve BP's and just started to breed my own Rats. they are pets/breeders and my daughters are having a blast watching them grow. I am into the Rats for about $150 with the cost of the rack/shelves, food(50# 6F) and bedding for at least a month. All in all i think it is worth it to know what is going to my BP's. I also just inherited a 1.1 mice from a friend, the little girl looked like she swallowed a ping pong ball. which is cool because one of my balls is giving me trouble, she will take a hopper in an instant, but a rat pinkie has no interest.

I clean the tubs almost twice a week and its not that bad, no complaints yet. by the way they are in the living room.