Rodent Feed

Very briefly, I have tried the following rodent foods with rats, mice and ASF's. I list them in the order I like them, based on a conbination of results and cost.

1. Mazuri 6F
2. Native Earth 4018
3. Mazuri Rodent
4. Doggy Bag for short periods (not suitable for mice/ASFs)

Unacceptable - Kent 19%

YMMV

I just picked up some 19% Kent and have been using the 6F for a while

The Kent is about half dust and crumbles, unacceptable

So 6F it is for now

I've been using the 6F with great results. It's a little expensive to get locally($40/50#) here in CA, but It's worth it.

I really like the Native Earth, my ratties seem to enjoy it also. Very cheap to buy and ship online also :D

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Originally Posted by LGray23

I really like the Native Earth, my ratties seem to enjoy it also. Very cheap to buy and ship online also :D

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Yeah, really! :rolleyes: It's $32 for 50lbs. if you buy the multi-bag with auto ship. It's $38 for 50lbs. if you buy one bag at a time.

Mazuri 6F is a higher quality food and at $23.50 for 50lbs., it's a no-brainer.

The point I was trying to make is that, after trying it, I would not use Kent 19% if it was free.

Where do you get your Mazuri 6F :confused:

I've heard all bad things about Kent too...

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Originally Posted by LGray23

Where do you get your Mazuri 6F :confused:

I've heard all bad things about Kent too...

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I had to beg the feed store closest to me to give me a break. They normally sell it for much more. Find a Purina dealer near you (not Tractor Supply) from the Mazuri website and tell them you'll be a regular customer, smile, flirt, whatever it takes and get them to lower the price for you.

NOW you tell me you heard bad things about Kent??? Why didn't you tell me before? Some friend you turned out to be.

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Originally Posted by JohnNJ

I had to beg the feed store closest to me to give me a break. They normally sell it for much more. Find a Purina dealer near you (not Tractor Supply) from the Mazuri website and tell them you'll be a regular customer, smile, flirt, whatever it takes and get them to lower the price for you.

NOW you tell me you heard bad things about Kent??? Why didn't you tell me before? Some friend you turned out to be.

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I'll work my magic LOL. I have no idea where to look in my area though, I'll do some homework ;)

I know, I'm a terrible friend. I've only been hearing the bad things recently, if it's any consolation ;)

Go to purinamills.com and look for the box that says dealer locator.

Don't bother calling Tractor Supply because they do not carry it and will not order it. You'll have better luck with a local feed store.

I gotta say I've used kent for about 8 months now with a colony of 56 tubs and love it. And it's 13.75 a bag.