Quote Originally Posted by tttaylorrr View Post
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.
I'm a novice in this area so I appreciate all the knowledge shared. Price isn't so much of an issue but I hate to toss 24 newly purchased rat pups if it's something else. Is there a 'safe' place to buy f/t rat pups if I do choose that route or need more after the 24 are gone?