Feeding Rats Dog Food?

mazuri here is like 22.00 for 25 lbs. thats seem really high and the rats seem to eat it way faster.

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Originally Posted by klonedskillz

im getting the harlen for about $12 for 33.3 pound bags

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Not everyone has a source nearby that can order Harlan in bulk. (Or order it at all)

I was feeding my rats Regal Rat by Oxbow, but they didn't like it. So, I switched to Natural Balance vegetarian formula. It has no meat, and no corn. Their poops don't smell bad, and the food helps with their odor- it's got alfalfa and parsley in it. And on top of that, they love it! I would NEVER feed a vegetarian formula to a dog, but it's great for the rats!

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Originally Posted by littleindiangirl

Not everyone has a source nearby that can order Harlan in bulk. (Or order it at all)

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i see your also in michigan and my source is not near by your probably alot closer then i am

Im still looking for a good food source and good price in California, anyone know a good place to start?

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Originally Posted by XGetSome

Im still looking for a good food source and good price in California, anyone know a good place to start?

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Do you have a tractor supply store nearby?

If so, you can ask them to order Kent rodent feed. Comes out to about the same per pound as cheap dog food (at least when I was quoted a year ago), and is made for rats.

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Originally Posted by Clear

I was using dog food before but after the switch to mazuri 6f they are healthier, smell better and not as oily as before. I wold just get mazuri 6f but not many people is as lucky as I am $16 per 50lbs!

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were do you get it for that cheap?

I have always feed Mazuri to my feeders and had good luck. A friend of mine only feeds dog food and has luck with it. So I guess it depends on the feeders.

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Originally Posted by filly77

hey im glad im not the only one whos used that doggy bag food for rats, mine did very well on it, ive been thinking about going back to it because I cant find anyone who can order me some good rat food cheap in bulk. buying it by the lb is so costly..

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Me too...what I experieced when I switched to doggie bag was a big increase in breeding...go figure but my production almost doubled when I went from Mazuri to doggie bag.

When I use doggie bag as a quick pinch deal, my rats get greasy and super stinky. They fly through that crap too. I sure don't like it, and I don't think they liked it either.