Rodent Feed

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Originally Posted by Amon Ra Reptiles

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.

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It's because of statements like yours (not pointing at you) that I went crazy getting some to try. I don't recall seeing anyone say anything negative about it. My opinion of it now is extremely negative.

Where do you keep your rats? In the house or somewhere very, very far away? Mine are in my basement and I was having difficulty breathing a few days after cleaning. I have never seen as much waste produced. And they ate easily twice as much of the Kent vs. Mazuri so the cost savings disappeared.

I can honestly say that I have had better results, short term, with Doggy Bag dog food than with Kent. If Kent was the only food available I would give up my rats.

Sandy valley rodent feed is pretty cheap, I think my friend paid about $13 per 50lb bag, and it seems to work just fine for all kinds of rodents.

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Originally Posted by Rhasputin

Sandy valley rodent feed is pretty cheap, I think my friend paid about $13 per 50lb bag, and it seems to work just fine for all kinds of rodents.

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Sand Valley sells their food in 40lb bags. They will let you pick up from them in PA when they have it but delivery is by the truckload. It's a little more than $18 per 50lbs. They gave me the name of a local guy that sells it and it was the same price as Mazuri - $23.50 - so again, a no-brainer.

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Originally Posted by JohnNJ

It's because of statements like yours (not pointing at you) that I went crazy getting some to try. I don't recall seeing anyone say anything negative about it. My opinion of it now is extremely negative.

Where do you keep your rats? In the house or somewhere very, very far away? Mine are in my basement and I was having difficulty breathing a few days after cleaning. I have never seen as much waste produced. And they ate easily twice as much of the Kent vs. Mazuri so the cost savings disappeared.

I can honestly say that I have had better results, short term, with Doggy Bag dog food than with Kent. If Kent was the only food available I would give up my rats.

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Nope I keep my rats in my basement. I change tubs every four days and I have very little issue with odor. I admit I didnt have any issues with mazuri either but no way I'm spending 24 a bag when I have the same production for almost half the cost and to be honest I'm using less kent than I was mazuri. I do use some sweet mix horse feed and hog feed for a variety of diet but I doubt that I will ever buy mazuri again. Not for those prices.

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Originally Posted by Amon Ra Reptiles

Nope I keep my rats in my basement. I change tubs every four days and I have very little issue with odor. I admit I didnt have any issues with mazuri either but no way I'm spending 24 a bag when I have the same production for almost half the cost and to be honest I'm using less kent than I was mazuri. I do use some sweet mix horse feed and hog feed for a variety of diet but I doubt that I will ever buy mazuri again. Not for those prices.

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I'm glad you are happy with it but...

you're adding horse feed and hog feed plus cleaning 56 tubs every four days instead of seven, almost twice as often. How can you think you're saving money?

Anyone tried Harlan 2018 Global Diet rodent food? Reptile basics inc has it for sell 21.99 for 35lb bag.

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Originally Posted by Wicked Constrictors

Anyone tried Harlan 2018 Global Diet rodent food? Reptile basics inc has it for sell 21.99 for 35lb bag.

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The Harlan 2018 is the same as the Native Earth 2018. Both are more expensive than Mazuri for me but I was getting good results with NE.

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Originally Posted by LGray23

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 ;)

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You can go to this website and type in your zip code and it will tell you all the feed stores around you that can get the Mazuri rodent feed. if they don't stock it, they can call in and order either the 6F or the 9F to have it delivered with their regular shipments. I am actually at the feed store in my car picking some up from an order I placed this week. good luck

http://www.purinamills.com/DealerLoc...x?SearchType=A

also look into the breeder feed 9F. a little more fat for the nursing moms.

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Originally Posted by MeinDraco

also look into the breeder feed 9F. a little more fat for the nursing moms.

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From the Mazuri product sheets:

Mazuri® Rodent Breeder Diet 6F 5M30 - A diet designed for feeding rats and mice which are maintained in breeding colonies. High producing mice may benefit from using Mazuri® Mouse Breeder Diet 9F (5M68).

Mazuri® Mouse Breeder Diet 9F 5M68 - An intermediate energy diet for breeding mice which are maintained in breeding colonies.
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9F is made for mice, not rats, and it cost more than twice as much as 6F. 9F comes in 25 lb. bags.

If you want to give them extra fat try sunflower seeds, although I'm not sure they need it. The only supplement I give them is organic rolled oats.

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Originally Posted by JohnNJ

From the Mazuri product sheets:

Mazuri® Rodent Breeder Diet 6F 5M30 - A diet designed for feeding rats and mice which are maintained in breeding colonies. High producing mice may benefit from using Mazuri® Mouse Breeder Diet 9F (5M68).

Mazuri® Mouse Breeder Diet 9F 5M68 - An intermediate energy diet for breeding mice which are maintained in breeding colonies.
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9F is made for mice, not rats, and it cost more than twice as much as 6F. 9F comes in 25 lb. bags.

If you want to give them extra fat try sunflower seeds, although I'm not sure they need it. The only supplement I give them is organic rolled oats.

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I got my information from talking to a Mazuri nutritionist. She recommended the 9F over the 6F because I was breeding rats and using them to feed to snakes. especially for ASF's since they are a slower growing rat, the extra fat will put on size faster. The 6F is a lower energy diet than the 9F. still a great diet. The 11F is actually the one I want but there is a 2 ton minimum order. She also said they are all for "rodents" including rats and mice. Neither of them is specific to rats or mice only. I pay $20 for a 50 pound bag of the 9F same as the 6F. that is a typo on the website picture...click on the 9F product details and it says 50 pound bag. if you want happy healthy rodents, give them some super worms or crickets once a week. Rats and mice are omnivores and all rodents will eat insects in the wild. they love to chase and hunt them...good mental exercise too