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Houseing African Soft Furred Rats

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When I get home I am going to FL for my vacation and I plan to pick up some African Softies while down there.
Can they be kept like normal rats? I know they have a different nutritional requirement but on the average can I keep them with my rats in a regular rack? ( concreate tub rack, water bottle, food on top ).
Thanks, Blue
 
I don't have a "rack" of the nature you described but I keep my colony basically the same way I did when I had rats/mice. They are all in tubs with homemade lids. I provide mine with a bit of wood to gnaw on and they definitely use it!

As far as different nutritional requirements there are some thoughts out there and different methods but I personally am still feeding a rodent block just like I was to my rats/mice.

I'm actually in the process of setting up a website/forum for discussion and info on these rats as well as a way for others to track down where and whom they can't get them from. Keep an eye out I hope to have it started this weekend.
 
Heath,
Thanks for the tips, I will keep a look out for your site!!
Blue
 
Great site Heath!

I was just going to start a thread to see what a good design for ASF caging would be---but there's no need now!

Good stuff!
 
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