breeding rats

[phil7870]

i am goin to start breeding rats but i think i have a proble it tubs i got have wheels will the rats chew at them ? also how long does a co2 canister from halfords last on average ?

[jenny09]

hi, we use rubs as the sides are smooth, so there isnt anything they can get there teeth around to chew, the bottles can last a while it all depends on how small the chamber is and how many rats you gas at 1 time.

thanx

[fantapants]

if there is any way the rats can get there teeth onto ridge or hole, they WILL eat it away in no time. mine have even tunneled out of their proper rat cages bottom.

[phil7870]

what size should i get ?

[phil7870]

what will i use as bedding

[moodyblue1969]

i use wood shavings and give them newspapers to shred

[phil7870]

what do u feed yours

[moodyblue1969]

dog kibble,table scraps,carrots,fruit plus they get a small biscuit hand every night

[saxon]

Originally Posted by phil7870

what do u feed yours

I feed mine a home made mix using a good quality rabbit food as a base then adding pasta, rice, dog kibble, ferret kibble, noodles and anything else I have in my 'dry' cupboard at the time.
They also get chicken wings, tofu, veg, fruit, the odd bit of lasagne( but dont' tell the rat police) and alsorts of treats.
They get table scraps as and when the grandkids leave anything, not much to be honest, they do adore pizza though.

[phil7870]

that would work out expensive doin it that way or would it ?