I have breeding rats for about a year now, but now that my bp collection has grown in size and numbers I am going to have to expand. I produce WAY more mice than I can use so that project is good, but I need some opinions on what and how many racks/breeders you guys think I should build to give me what I need (I plan to build something tomorrow).
Right now I have 14 bp's. 3 are taking large rats, 3 are taking smalls, and 8 are taking mediums. More production than I need is better than less.
I only have one rack for rats so far. It is a 7 high concrete tub rack. It has 1.2 or 1.3 in 4 tubs, 1 weaner tub, 1 holdback tub and 1 empty.
I have watched all of the RDR youtube vids., and love the way he is set up. My thinking is bringing me to believe that I should use my current rack for weans and rest for moms, and I should build a 12 tub jumbo litter pan breeder rack w/ 1.5 each. Does this sound right? Also, how many birthing tubs would you recommend for this number if you agree? would a 24 tubber like my mice racks be enough or not? Any help woud be appreciated as I would like to build at least 1 rack tomorrow.
