**pics** Oh No ! What Did I Get Myself Into !

[Clubkidcarlos]

Thanks Everyone for the advice and tips !
~ but I allready worked in opening the tops and creating more airflow back in March ( u can read it in the earlier posts )

Had the first batch of little "ratties" .... a bit on the small side, with only 3 pups. I plan on trying a second time with a second STUD male, just to see if it was from his side...or maybe her's... conditions are great as far as space, food, and water. Maybe a little warm, but the HEAT is yet to be a dominating factor.

Took a couple pics........ enjoy !

[reptilesalonica]

That was very clever jwsporty! I believe it's the final solution to rodent's oddor. Good tip!
~Greg~

[jwsporty]

No Problem Greg Glad I could help.

Clubkidcarlos: I wouldn't be too concerned about the pup count. My first litter was 3 as well and the second batch was 9. Just feed them well and be patient. They will come Curious though, do you give your rats exercise? I don't see any wheels. I have two cages, both with wheels and they use them alot. If not you will definitely need the space for the juveniles as they are very active. Maybe build a playpen into your structure?

[Clubkidcarlos]

thanks jwsporty for the advice on the peculiar low PUP count.
We shall see what happens with the next round

ON the other side of the "rat closet" I have a large, wire, small animal cage where the bars are fairly close together. Plenty of room to run up laders and ramps, walls and what not. So they'll have their room to ROMP ! The YOUNG-ENS that is

[jwsporty]

Hey Clubkidcarlos,

That's great. Just a note the same mother that dropped the original three just had another litter yesterday, looks like 10-12, haven't been able to check as mommy was cleaning up the kids.
Good to hear you are giving them room the "play".

Best of luck to ya
Jim