Whats the best food for breeder rats? I feed mine a mix of dog/cat food, pasta, rice, bread, chicken, fresh fruits and veggies.
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best food for rats
crazycodykadunk
Mar 12, 2009 03:02 PM
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locosteveo
Mar 13, 2009 07:36 PM
A lot of people are going to say you should only give your rats rodent chow. I have been breeding rats for about 3 years now and have found a variety of foods work. I personaly have used dog food, cat food, hog chow, rodent chow and other grains and vegtables. I feel you should feed WHATEVER WORKS FOR YOU! I am currently using Hi fat lab pellets by western milling company and it works good for me, but i have seen little or no difference when I am feeding dog or hog food. I buy my lab pellets in bulk, which saves me money so its a no brainer for me. Before I could get the lab pellets at a decent cost, it was plain old dog food! Hope this helps
Kelly_Haller
Mar 14, 2009 12:07 AM
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locosteveo
Mar 15, 2009 01:29 AM
a minimum of 7.8 percent
crazycodykadunk
Mar 15, 2009 09:35 PM
mine is around 12-15% i keep my rats out side year round and give them a higher fat intake in the winter
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jyohe
Mar 30, 2009 09:05 PM
I use an 18 /6...6 % fat
the company makes a 13 /11...but the store didn't sell enough...
the 18 /6 is an alla round maintenance diet for feeders, breeders and all...
......higher fat is good for the mothers......
.....good stuff.......
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