Sooo....i have two colonies of asfs, and i provide them all the amenities a rodent could want...including exercise wheels. My buddy got a large group from me almost a year ago, and has since produced many. I visited him the other day, and his asfs are HUGE!!! Probably 50% bigger than mine! Ive been mulling this over in mind how its possible. I keep mine in tanks, he keeps his in racks. We use the same bedding, and same food. Same water from the tap. Then it dawned on me...no exercise wheels! I use exercise wheels, he doesnt. I took the wheel out of one colony as an "experiment" to see if they increase in size due to lack of exercise, and just how quickly it happens. I would assume they would at least get a bit fatter, but im ok with that :p What do you guys think?
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