This is a little money saving project I just finished. The tubs are large enough for Rats but all I have in them right now is mice. No watering system yet. I am just using regular water bottles.
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Do it myself Rodent Rack
mchap30
Jun 17, 2012 05:07 PM
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a153fish
Jun 17, 2012 05:33 PM
I have 2 like that for rats. Are you going to install the automatic watering system? If you do I suggest drilling a small hole in one corner of the front of each tub. Mine haven't had any issues for a long time, but when I first set them up, I did have a couple nozzles leak, and fill the tubs, which drowned the rats, and flooded over to the ones below. The tiny hole will hopefully let the water drain all thge way down each tub so they can at least live. Like I said, I haven't had any problems after I got it tweaked just right. What I do find is every now and then a nozzle will not flow, and if I don't check them on a regular basis, the rodents can suffer from lack of water. I also had to screen mine all around cause I keep them outside under an open shed type shelter, and I was feeding all the neighborhood critters, including Possums, and foxes, and even birds, as well as attracting wild rats. Good luck with it, it is worth it in the end.
Hole in the front corner.
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Disclaimer: I do keep several snakes in pairs, and some in groups. However I realize that things can go wrong, and I have to keep a close eye on those groups, to be sure they are not being adversely affected by these living conditions. Also if one happens to eat it's cagemate, it is 100% my fault, and I know the risks in advance!
What's wrong with using CAUTION?!?!?!
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mchap30
Jun 17, 2012 05:42 PM
I'm not going to worry about the watering system yet. I'm a budget kind of guy. Maybe after my hatchlings arrive. I have heard horror stories of drowned rats. the holes are a great idea. That way they only take a bath if anything goes wrong.
denbar
Jun 17, 2012 06:40 PM
Looks nice. Are those cement mixing tubs?
--Dennis
MChap30
Jun 17, 2012 07:41 PM
Yes,they are mixing tubs. Easy cleaning as they have no corners.
HeavenHell
Jun 17, 2012 07:11 PM
Nice job, those look sweet!
