Quote Originally Posted by dacalio View Post
I've noticed ASFs aren't as nimble as other rodents at a young age. Its like saying shouldn't that two year old be able to play on the jungle gym? I use the same tubs as you. When I didn't use something for the babies to stand on they would fight over any food I tossed into the tub. Also, they would continue to suckle even after being the age to eat solid foods. Any subsequent litters would suffer due to all this.
I'm not sure if you really can imagine how young I'm talking about here for beginning to drink and eat. They dont even have their eyes open, and are zooming around the tub. They can't exactly just climb up to the side of the tub to get to the screen, they would have to jump, and they are much to small for that. (plus, blind)

Once weaners, they are still tiny and may be able to maneuver to the screen, but it's just easier to give them shallow tubs like mice.