Thanks for the tips! I've got a bunch of vinegar lying around my house to clean the dishwasher with already, so that should be set. I was thinking about ordering a bunch of frozen rat pups from somewhere, but I wasn't sure whether I should wait to see how big he/she is. Think it's safe to assume order them before I get her? Would mice be a better way to go?

What type of thermostat would you suggest?