asf's don't smell? mine do

[twh]

i use plan pine shavings and i have no problem and i got about 40-60 asf in 3 large tanks. ( counts on fingers) I not changed the liter in mine in about 2 weeks and no oder.. I do ahve an issue with them chewin .. they chewed 3 plastic bowls, several water bottles( stoped this by getting a tin sleeve made ot protect th bottles) and Ialso place a strip of plywood ( 2inch wide about 5 long) in each cage and they happier now..

i also check the diet if feedign somethig high in salt may make them go more causign the smell.

i'd be very concerned about the glues in the plywood,solid wood would be safer.

[blackcrystal22]

They've only smelled, for me, in tubs.
Not enough full air circulation for rats/mice/asfs in a tub. It just causes ammonia build up no matter how many air holes there are.
You need a screen of some sort built into the top or sides.

[llovelace]

Try adding a few drops 1/4 tsp of vanilla to the water, it's supposed to cut down the odor of their urine

[frankykeno]

Bigger enclosure, way better ventilation, non-leeking water bottle, dry bedding, clean every week - that will cut down on your smell issues.

[Ranegyr]

Try adding a few drops 1/4 tsp of vanilla to the water, it's supposed to cut down the odor of their urine

does this really work? cause i have vanilla extract in the cabinet. i am just worried it might be bad. anybody try this???