What types of dog food can be fed?

[CoolioTiffany]

The most efficient way to feed rodents and avoid waste of food and money is to have a food hopper if you do not have a rack, here is a DIY on how to make one http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=70391

That's just AWESOME. I might as well make one of those. I'm just confused on where to hang it?

[CoolioTiffany]

Yeah i would just make a food hopper like pointed out above and hang it over the side of the aquarium. That way no food is wasted and everyone is happy!

My lid slides in and locks so it's going to be a bit more difficult to just hang it over the side.

[Dave763]

Hey Tiffany,
the food hopper is a great idea. I would up the size of it though.
I made a few of those, they are better if you double the size.
The wire will go over the top of the tank and still allow you to get the screen top on.
Oh, and be careful the wire is very sharp. I would wear gloves.

[CoolioTiffany]

Hey Tiffany,
the food hopper is a great idea. I would up the size of it though.
I made a few of those, they are better if you double the size.
The wire will go over the top of the tank and still allow you to get the screen top on.
Oh, and be careful the wire is very sharp. I would wear gloves.

Thanks Dave, from seeing pictures those wires do look pretty sharp so I will for sure wear gloves.

Also, for food, I found this on the Tractor Supply website, so I was wondering if this was okay? They don't have any feed specifically for rats or mice, so I found this http://www.tractorsupply.com/pet-car...25-lb--2183375

And I found this for bedding http://www.tractorsupply.com/pet-car...cu-in--2455829

This store is about 30-40 minutes away from my house, but I guess I could go there to get it unless Petsmart has large aspen bedding bags.

[steveboos]

Petsmart actually carries bales bigger than 2.5 cu ft. They sell 4 cu ft ones for 12.99. Also NEVER use rabbit food for rats as the alfalfa and other ingredients aren't good for them and you might just have issues down the road.

If yours is the critter cage with the lid that slides off from the side, then you have 4 grooves in the plastic to fit wires and other probes through, just cut the metal mesh to size and it will close and snap shut. You can fit a water bottle in the other larger opening too.

[Dave763]

You really need rat food for rats. See if you can locate a dealer.
https://www.mazuri.com/Home.asp?Products=2&Opening=4

Aspen is good. Much better than cedar. Pine is ok.

[MarkS]

Also, for food, I found this on the Tractor Supply website, so I was wondering if this was okay? They don't have any feed specifically for rats or mice, so I found this http://www.tractorsupply.com/pet-car...25-lb--2183375

I wouldn't use rabbit food for rats, as was said the alfalfa isn't real good for them, hard to digest. If you want a dog food, I would use this one.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/pet-car...40-lb--5073121 Like I said before, I wouldn't use this stuff for a dog, but for rats it's not bad.

[CoolioTiffany]

I wouldn't use rabbit food for rats, as was said the alfalfa isn't real good for them, hard to digest. If you want a dog food, I would use this one.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/pet-car...40-lb--5073121 Like I said before, I wouldn't use this stuff for a dog, but for rats it's not bad.

Is it okay to use this as a staple or would I need the mazuri too?

[MarkS]

Is it okay to use this as a staple or would I need the mazuri too?

well I've been using something similar for years all by itself, I guess just try it and find out yourself. With just the 4 rats it's not going to cost you that much either way you decide to go.

[Jason Bowden]

I buy: Pet Mouse and Rat Food at Walmart.
$2.28 for a 1.5 pound box.
I think you'll decide not to use dog food. Not good for the rodents and makes them stink more.