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Paul Edwards
at Wed Nov 19 09:41:03 2003 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Paul Edwards ]
Hi,
I'm setting up a rodent breeding operation out of an existing 12 x 12 shed. I'm considering several different methods of producing rats. I know I'm going to pull pregnant rats & let the mothers raise up the babies. The first question is do I house all the breeder rats in a large wire cage, or do I want to put breeding groups in large tubs in rack systems ? My second question is this; I have heard that 3 or 4 days after the female has been pulled & had her babies, if you take all those mothers with their babies (after culling the small litters)& put them in a community maternity cage with females that were pulled at aproximatly the same time that not only do the females come through it in a lot better shape, but the babies are better also, due to the fact that they take turns nursing so they tend to get breaks from it. They can be ready for breeding sooner supposedly. Any ideas, comments or suggestions? Thanks,
Paul Edwards
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 Which method do you use to breed rats? - Paul Edwards, Wed Nov 19 09:41:03 2003
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