Quote Originally Posted by alphaomegakennel View Post
My name is Jennifer and I'm new to the forum. I decided to start breeding mice again after almost a one year break. This will be my first time breeding mice in a rack however.

Questions are: What do you use to keep the mice warm? They will be located outside in a shed. Luckily, I live in NE Florida so it doesn't get extremely cold. Thought about using reptile heating lamps or strips. I've tried just heating with a room heater and it doesn't work the best.

Also, what feed do you use? I used Mazuri 16% protein before and also an comparable off-brand. My current options are: FMR Rodent Pellets 25% protein and 6.5% fat or Mazuri Lab Blocks 6F, 9F, or 11F. I'll be feeding approx. 40 breeders plus litters and selling them to reptile owners (I don't own any myself).

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Look out for the BUGS!!!! It would depend on what kind of shed you are talking about. I would not consider a shed in NE florida myself... It gets too hot out there! You would have to have a wood shead, with instalation and all.... and a window for an AC unit. Most say you need to keep temps under 85 degrees. A normal summer day in NE florida is about 90 degrees. That would put the average shed temp at about 110 degrees! AND THERE WOULD BE BUGS!!!!