Permanent outdoor housing for woodchucks, Marmota monax

Albert, T.F.; Ingling, A.L.; Sexton, J.N.

Laboratory Animal Science 26(3): 415-418

1976


ISSN/ISBN: 0023-6764
PMID: 940301
Document Number: 101021
[The woodchuck (Marmota monax) has been increasingly used as an experimental animal because of its ability to hibernate and tolerate low body temperatures. It may also serve as a model for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease studies.] Permanent outdoor housing was constructed from chain link fencing sections on a concrete base. Metal poultry nest boxes were attached to 1 side of the cage. Each enclosure accommodated up to 10 woodchucks and provided adequate shelter and exercise space. This housing system was inexpensive to construct and efficient to service.

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