What to feed rat colonies

What else can you feed a rat colony if mazuri lab blocks are not an option?
Thank you for your time.

Dog food, native earth, and there's another rat block but I can't think of the name.

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Originally Posted by toyota89

Dog food, native earth, and there's another rat block but I can't think of the name.

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So its ok to feed them dog food as a regular diet?

What is a brand you would reccommend?

I've heard a lot of mixed reviews about feeding dog food. There are other lab block companies out there that will work well. Why is mazuri not an option?

Harlan Teklad lab blocks is the next best thing next to Mazuri.
Why can't you get Mazuri? You can order directly from their website with reasonable shipping.

And dog food isn't the greatest thing to feed. It tends to make rats smell more and a lot more greasy.
Hog feed would be a better option.

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Originally Posted by satomi325

Harlan Teklad lab blocks is the next best thing next to Mazuri.
Why can't you get Mazuri? You can order directly from their website with reasonable shipping.

And dog food isn't the greatest thing to feed. It tends to make rats smell more and a lot more greasy.
Hog feed would be a better option.

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This. I actually just ordered 2 50# bags of their 6f, it was $59 delivered to my door with shipping.

I've read enough bad about feeding dog good that I personally would avoid it. I've read before that it can have bad effects in your snakes over time. This is hearsay of course, but I'm personally not risking it.

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I would stay away from dog food...
Mazuri, Harlan-tekland, purina makes a rodent block and kent are all good choices. There are different levels of fats and proteins, 20# and 50# bags...look for equestrian stores, feed and saddlery stores, reptile expo's or you can always purchase online but the shipping ups the price.

Ive used the Purina rodent block, some Ace Hardwares sell rat feed too. It's not bad but the protein content can make your bucks a bit greasy. Avoid dog food, it will make their feces smell x10 as bad. Most dog foods are a crap for rats and youll need to spend just as much on a high grade dog food as Mazuri/Native Earth.

If you have no use for a large quantity of rat food consider selling it by lb on CL or online.
It's lucrative if you do your math and business correctly. For example, many pet owners would like to purchase a higher grade food but are not willing to buy 40LB plus shipping for three rats.

Check with your local co-op supply, or cenex. Mine orders Mazuri for me, no shipping, $26 a bag. Then I have a 15 minute drive to pick it up.

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I don't know anything about rodents but why do u feed these so called blocks and even dog food.... What's wrong with the rat food they sell at pet stores?