Title: Explain rodent reproduction.
Course: Small Animal Care I (18102-36) > Section: Caring for and Managing Rodents

Explanation should trace the reproductive process of rodents from estrous cycle to birth.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the breeding age of female gerbils? Hamsters? Mice? Rats?
- Why should nesting material be added to the housing of pregnant rodents?
- How does one introduce animals selected for breeding to each other without causing stress or injury?