Jessica Carpentier
New Member
Hey all,
Do baby rats need more protein than adult rats? Thanks for your input!
Do baby rats need more protein than adult rats? Thanks for your input!
Baby rats' protein needs
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ViciousCurse
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A couple of members here, including myself, just feed Oxbow adult rat food. That should be enough protein for the babies.
Too much protein in rats can cause health issues, I believe. A couple of senior members made a post about the China study for rat nutrition.
Too much protein in rats can cause health issues, I believe. A couple of senior members made a post about the China study for rat nutrition.
SQ
Senior Member - Vegan for the animals
yes, but the rat blocks provide more protein then adult rats (10%) require
plus they will get protein from eating vegs
If you feel the need to supplement their diet, feed organic soy infant formula thickened with baby cereal,
but they should be fine with a good quality block (oxbow or Harlan 2014) and a variety of daily vegs
plus they will get protein from eating vegs
If you feel the need to supplement their diet, feed organic soy infant formula thickened with baby cereal,
but they should be fine with a good quality block (oxbow or Harlan 2014) and a variety of daily vegs
Jessica Carpentier
New Member
Ok. Thanks so much for the info. This is why I ask questions.
ViciousCurse
Well-Known Member
Another thing to note and that I forgot to mention is that a rat with too much protein can cause diarrhea.
