Preferences of mice and rats for types of bedding material (1996)

Blom, H. J. M., van Tintelen, G., van Vorstenbosch, C. J. A. H. V.

Abstract

The results seem to indicate that size and manipulability are among the main determinants of the appreciation of bedding particles by laboratory mice and rats, and larger particles are preferred. .. In the test system with two test cages, [aspen] wood chips were preferred over sawdust and wire mesh. .. Shredded filter paper was so attractive to female laboratory mice that it masked differential preferences for wood chips, sawdust and wire mesh floor . When given a choice mice spend more time on solid than grid floor.