Well before I joined here I was in a situation--- having a hard time to find feeders. Well started doing some research online and surprisingly BP.net showed up alot on the searches. So the research I gather and eventually put this small 1.2 breeding colony together for my BP.

Consist of two 35 gallon totes. Has a water bottle in each and a homemade hanging food hoppers also. 1 tote is strictly for the daddy and any babys that are boys. The other tote serves as nursing and eventually for all females. Total cost was about 40$ for the two totes, two shoe boxes and water bottles. Already had the hardware cloth around.

Also I'm sure the question of food may arise.. I feed mine high protein dog food(27/15)Ferret type food(consisting of seeds,nuts,dryed fruit) I also give them table scrapes.

But before the momma had the babies I had to go on a search for future feeders to last Jake till the babies are big enough. So now since she had the babies I should not have any more issues with finding food. Considering my other doe is expecting.

Male tote is the back, Female tote is the front one.


The male tub. My male breeder near the bottom close to the other two. Right now I wanting on Jake to shed... but in the male tub also consist of 1.2 youngings. The two young females will be the next to go.

Male Tub again.


Now the female tub and PINKIES.
I have two plastic shoe boxes to help keep the females calm since they are/will be raising babies.



Momma and Soon to be momma layin on her back. I think she is getting uncomfortable.


Momma 1 gave birth 5 days ago to 7 pinkies. That was her first litter and glad there was no problems.



Here is a pic of the .2 breeding females. The momma is on the bottom and the pregnant doe is on top.


Here is the expecting mom. She is a little bit smaller than the other one. So I'm guessing some where along the lines of 4-6 babies expected.



I would like to thank BP.net for helping me on my quest for feeders. Its been a great help along with other sources on the net. I know its not rocket science to breed rats, but helps clear up alot of confusion along the way. One thing I have learned is patience is the key. So far its been a rewarding and fun quest.

Questions,comments, constructive criticism are welcome.