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Animal Count Per P.C. Cage

Mice/Rats Weight(g) Clea cage (Count) General cage (Count)
MICE <10 21 11
10-15(4-6weeks) 16 8
15-25(6-8weeks) 11 6
>25(8 weeks above) 9 4-5
RATS <100 . 10
100-200(4-6weeks) . 8
200-300(6-8weeks) . 6
300-400(8-10weeks) . 4
400-500(11-12weeks) . 3
>500(13weeks above)   2
General Cage Size for Rats: 45.5 x 23 x 20.5 cm (length/Width/height)
General Cage Size for Mice: 27.5 x 15.5 x 18.5 cm (length/Width/height)
The table is produced upon laboratory animal management and guideline – requirement for group residency of common laboratory rodent animals