Mazuri Rodent 5663

So i've been going crazy all week trying to find Mazuri Rodent Breeder 6f with no luck (local farm supply stores) I did find Mazuri Rodent Diet 5663, is this pretty much comparable to the 6f? Is it missing something I should supplement since my rats are breeders? I already give them fruit and veggies every couple days.

Too much protein (23%) in the 5663...

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=61816

so too much protein means not good for breeding? Can someone please explain this to me so I understand?

MIke

i feal your pain it took me over an hour to convince my feed store to get it in. i had to show him the mazuri web page that stated that they were the distributor of mazuri f6. then he said he wasnt sure he could get it in so i told him i would try the other feed store on the list 5 minutes latter it was ordered no more dealing with the bird food lady to get labdiet rodent food cant wait till they call to tell me it is in

Too much protein in a rats diet can cause allergy issues (constant scratching, scabs, this is the most common problem) It can also lead to liver and kidney disease.

Good info! So I guess I will be returning this, let the hunt continue!

Hey, Mazuri has the higher protein diet recommended for mice and I bet ASF would do well on it too. Just so you dont have to go returning if you have any other critters.

That would work, i'm keeping my asf colony for the time being. Good idea thanks :gj: