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APLAXAR Jan 17, 2007 06:09 PM

so i heard that adding vanilla extract to water bottles cuts down on the smell of rodent waste, does anyone have experience with that?

Adam

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PHLdyPayne Jan 19, 2007 07:43 PM

A little bit of vanilla to the water helps reduce the potency of male mice urine. Many people have used it and noticed a significant difference in the smell. I Have used it a few times but never really noticed a difference. I think it really varies myself. However one drawback with using vanilla extract is it can block some water systems. Most sipper bottles don't have a problem if washed regularly. The rack system for large collections of mice watering systems (typically used by those who breed mice/rats as feeders, instead of pets) can clog up.
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