Post by Die Fledermaus on Jan 19, 2007 22:37:22 GMT -4
I woke up today with an escaped female rat sniffing my face. I put her back no problems.
I gave the male rats a very rare can of cat food for variety. But cat food usually has too much protein and fat, so it is something to use rarely.
Rat Food Advice:
Many rat owners find one diet and will swear that it is the best and only one to use. Availability of food and ingredients to make a mixed diet vary from place to place. Rats are pretty adaptable and will eat a wide variety of things. You simply need to construct a proper diet out of what is available. When feeding your rat, notice any weight loss or gain or the appearance of "protein sores," scabs on the neck and back males often get from too much protein in their diet, and make changes to the diet to compensate. Adult male rats need around 15% protein, females need around 20%, and hairless rats tend to need a slightly higher amount due to their high metabolisms. Fats should be kept to a minimum. Pregnant, lactating, and growing rats need more fat and protein (a few pieces of kitten chow every day is good). Here are some foods and food components you should or shouldn't use to make your rat diet.
I gave the male rats a very rare can of cat food for variety. But cat food usually has too much protein and fat, so it is something to use rarely.
Rat Food Advice:
Many rat owners find one diet and will swear that it is the best and only one to use. Availability of food and ingredients to make a mixed diet vary from place to place. Rats are pretty adaptable and will eat a wide variety of things. You simply need to construct a proper diet out of what is available. When feeding your rat, notice any weight loss or gain or the appearance of "protein sores," scabs on the neck and back males often get from too much protein in their diet, and make changes to the diet to compensate. Adult male rats need around 15% protein, females need around 20%, and hairless rats tend to need a slightly higher amount due to their high metabolisms. Fats should be kept to a minimum. Pregnant, lactating, and growing rats need more fat and protein (a few pieces of kitten chow every day is good). Here are some foods and food components you should or shouldn't use to make your rat diet.
