Jake S.
Member
Hello all, I've read a lot about the do's and dont's of rat diets. What they can eat and what will make them sick. What I haven't been able to find is a solid weekly diet for rats, such as what and how much to give every day or throughout the week.
So far my four young girls are free fed Oxbow Young Rat and Mouse, and I usually cut up an apple and leave it in their bowl when I get home around five or so, and remove the leftovers the next morning. I feel like it's a pretty basic diet and that I could be doing more for variety and nutrition. Occasionally I'll give them a tomato in substitute for an apple, but they don't seem to excited about it. Other than that I use seeds (very sparingly) for socialization training, and I plan on switching to plain Cheerios once they're a bit more comfortable.
All I really want to know is what some of you veterans recommend for a daily/weekly feeding routine, bonus points for tips on keeping young rats growing healthy and strong. Thanks!
So far my four young girls are free fed Oxbow Young Rat and Mouse, and I usually cut up an apple and leave it in their bowl when I get home around five or so, and remove the leftovers the next morning. I feel like it's a pretty basic diet and that I could be doing more for variety and nutrition. Occasionally I'll give them a tomato in substitute for an apple, but they don't seem to excited about it. Other than that I use seeds (very sparingly) for socialization training, and I plan on switching to plain Cheerios once they're a bit more comfortable.
All I really want to know is what some of you veterans recommend for a daily/weekly feeding routine, bonus points for tips on keeping young rats growing healthy and strong. Thanks!