is Raising feeder mice for you?

[infernalis]

I simply got lucky, I was in the pet store telling the lady I bred mice, just as her breeder called and quit.

The math motivates me, I can get 2-3 frozen mice for every living 1.

[Loren]

Cool deal. I did manage to sell a few loads of rats to the petstore, but they just couldnt take them on a regular basis.

[infernalis]

If things get too out of balance, Chomper is happy to lower the population load.

[brain]

If things get too out of balance, Chomper is happy to lower the population load.

This “was” where I got rid of most of my overages at times.

Another herper locally had a caiman and would take and thing I want to get rid of … rats, mice or even old frozen pullets.

John’s caiman died last year, the heat lamp in the critters pond died he didn’t realize it as the pond is in a secluded area and then the cold to him.

[misskris]

What a very interesting thread. I personally don't care for mice or rats, and I only have one snake so it wouldn't make sense for me to try and breed them.

*wonders if Wayne worries about mad cow disease* mmmmm

[infernalis]

No worries about mad cow. I am keeping all the "cows" to breed more, The pet store will be very happy to receive loads of them, they will sell quick.

Little stinkers are already weaned and running all over the place.

That was a bummer for the Caiman, It's not often they get cared for properly, So many jerks buy them for the "cool factor" and tire of the upkeep rather quickly.

Sort of the same with Monitors, One incident of an Argus that was "released" here in NY a while back. Some kids found it and stuffed it in a bag, then tried to keep it, ultimately harassed it to death.

[Lori P]

Hey, I had a thought today. (I know!! Bask in it-- it doesn't happen too often!!) At work, we are in the process of shredding old client files. After filling up four trash bags today with shredded paper, I thought--- could I use this for bedding for the mice and rats?? It's free... there will be a LOT of it... so even if it needs changing more often, that's fine. Any reason not to use it??

Oh, and Wayne, I ran across some baby black and white "cow" mice the other day and HAD to treat myself. :-) Got four females and a male. They are SOOOO cute!!! Hope they make babies soon!!!!

[jitami]

I know a vet who uses it for puppies... don't know why it would be any different for mice?

[infernalis]

Speaking of the cows.... The adult is the father.

My favorite is the brown one.

[Hornets23]

Those are WAY too cute.