So I want to start breeding rats. I have a few 10 gallon tanks that need tops but they aren't too expensive. I don't want to have the male(s) with the females constantly, just until I know the females are preggors so I was wondering if this setup would work.
2 males. 4 females
Cage1: 2 females, 1 male added when breeding
Cage2: 2 females, 1 male when breeding
Cage3: for the 2 males when the females are raising their pups and on break.
possibly a 4th (maybe even a 5th) cage for the weaned pups.

Something I am worried about is if the two males would get along?

And would it be ok to feed them dog food? I have 2 small dogs and we get the 50 lb. bags which last a while. I know red dye is bad for snakes so I can make sure the food is dye free and they would be getting scraps (mainly veggies and fruit) every once in a while. Is there supplement needed?

I would love some suggestions and feed back