Quote Originally Posted by ckuhn003 View Post
The pvc enclosure is good at keeping humidity and smells in so if I don't open the cage doors it doesn't bother me too much. Do you just bottle spray w/ vinegar & water and wipe down?

I REALLY hope this is not related to the f/t rats that I bought. This was the 1st one of 24 so I'm leery of giving him another one after the 2 week period.
you can do that. mix something like 1 part water 1 part vinegar and use that as a cleaning solution. vinegar is great at tackling smells.

it is an interesting note that this happened with the first feeder from a new supply. honestly, the piece of mind of buying new feeders just might be worth it to you if you can afford it. if you're not comfortable offering those feeders, then don't. "when in doubt, throw it out" applies, and the feeders are the only suspect at this point.

if this happened to me, tho, i'd offer one more of those feeders and see. if ANYTHING suspicious happens – from refusal, to a weird poo afterwards – anything at all, i'd pitch 'em.