Mouse fort
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- Transparent red polycarbonate shelter, 13.34 x 13.34 x 4.45 cm with four openings
- Multi-entry design reduces fighting in group-housed mice
- Autoclavable and cage-washer safe; flat top adds usable cage area
FAQ - Mouse fort
How does Mouse Fort help group-housed mice?
How does Mouse Fort help group-housed mice?
Can Mouse Fort be autoclaved?
Can Mouse Fort be autoclaved?
Will it fit a standard shoebox cage?
Will it fit a standard shoebox cage?
Product Instructions
Product Instructions
Mouse Fort Red is an in-cage shelter for laboratory mice, designed to give the animals a secure space in which to build a nest. The shelter has multiple openings, which allows submissive mice to retreat and exit easily and reduces the fighting injuries seen with closed shelters that can trap dominant animals.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 13.34 cm length x 13.34 cm wide x 4.45 cm tall.
- Four openings for free movement in and out.
- Material: high-temperature polycarbonate, transparent for ease of visibility.
- Low profile, fits in most shoebox cages.
- Angled sides prevent the shelter from being pushed against the water source.
- Flat top adds usable floor space within the cage.
- Autoclavable and cage-washer safe.
- Certified, contaminant screened.
Use
The Mouse Fort supports natural nesting and shelter behaviour while keeping the cage interior visible to staff for routine observation. The multi-entry design specifically addresses cage-mate dynamics in group-housed mice, helping reduce stress in social housing.