Rat Farm

[Hsut77]

Thought I would share some pics of the ever expanding rat farm.
I have 2 racks all plumbed with a watering system and another one ready to go.
Prodcuing nice numbers now and starting to establish a reliable colony.
Next on the agenda is to make some birthing racks as the 50lt tubs are a little big for one mum but too small for two mums.

 

[Camo]

Looks good mate. Very good setup.

 

[mckellar007]

nice set up. where did you get those water nozzles from?

 

[SCam]

looks like a feast for a very lucky snake/reptile

 

[Reptilia]

Nice setup.
Where do you get the drippers from?

 

[xenathepython]

looks good, I breed mice like that.

 

[Hsut77]

Sippers are from Agselect.com, got them when the dollar was at .94 US so won't be getting any more soon!!!

 

[LullabyLizard]

Looks good!

 

[pinkmus]

Nice Setup mate ! What mesh size are you using for the tops of the tubs? I intend of breeding my own as well but on a smaller scale. Thx

 

[mungus]

Very nice mate - want one..........lol

 

[Hsut77]

Nice Setup mate ! What mesh size are you using for the tops of the tubs? I intend of breeding my own as well but on a smaller scale. Thx

I am using normal aviary wire from Bunnings, 10mm I think it is.

 

[pinkmus]

Thx mate

 

[garthy]

BRILLIANT!!! it's screaming genius and forgive me for poaching ideas. well done and thanks for sharing.

 

[wokka]

Do the drikers ever jam on or leak?

 

[serpenttongue]

I just dont see how the rats can eat their fill of food when the pellets are sitting on top of the wire, instead of being able to grasp it in their hands. It must be hard to take bites out of a pellet that doesn't keep still???

Not having a go at your design or anything, Hsut77.

 

[mckellar007]

I just dont see how the rats can eat their fill of food when the pellets are sitting on top of the wire, instead of being able to grasp it in their hands. It must be hard to take bites out of a pellet that doesn't keep still???

Not having a go at your design or anything, Hsut77.

i have some set up exactly the same way, because the wire is 10mm holes, the rats reach through, grab the pellet, bite off a chunk and then run off and chew away on that. only difference is i use water bottles.

 

[Southside Morelia]

Great set up, well done champ!!!

 

[solar 17]

rat house

l see one major design fault [geographical] its not on the north-side of brisbane with rats for sale.....cheers solar 17

 

[serpenttongue]

i have some set up exactly the same way, because the wire is 10mm holes, the rats reach through, grab the pellet, bite off a chunk and then run off and chew away on that. only difference is i use water bottles.

Ah..okay!

 

[Hsut77]

i have some set up exactly the same way, because the wire is 10mm holes, the rats reach through, grab the pellet, bite off a chunk and then run off and chew away on that. only difference is i use water bottles.

That is true, After a few bites the pellets can be pulled through the wire. It keeps everything clean also and the food is not fouled.

Thanks for the feedback.