Environmental enrichment -The new Shepherd Shack appeals to rodents' natural behavior of nest building. It provides an activity center for mice to climb on, and it can be chewed and shredded to build a nest. In fact, the interior of the Shepherd Shack is a perfect place for a nest.
Reduced litter stress - Bedding can be easily changed in the area around the Shack without disturbing the litter inside.
Reduced aggression - The Shepherd Shack caters to rodents' natural subterranean instincts. It can actually help reduce aberrant behavior of some of the more aggressive strains while offering mice a safe refuge from their more dominant cage mates.
Increased surface area - The Shepherd Shack's unique shape offers increased cage surface area. Its surface can be counted as area as well as the cage floor beneath the Shack.
Improved breeding environment - Early observations have shown improved breeding results for certain strains of transgenics and other types of mice.
Availability - It is available in five different shapes. The Shepherd Shack will fit in most cages currently on the market.
Clean and consistent - Manufactured from unprinted, uncoated white book publisher-grade paper, the Shepherd Shack is extremely clean and consistent.
Autoclavable - It is easily autoclaved, and is available irradiated.
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Fast, easy ordering. For information, prices or samples of our new Shepherd Shack or other specialty products for laboratory and animal care, see your nearest Shepherd distributor today. Or call toll-free 1-800-382-5001.
