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    Desired % of protein in Rat food?

    What is the lowest/highest % of protein you like in your rodent food?

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    Re: Desired % of protein in Rat food?

    I like for my rodents to have about 16%-18% of protein (no more no less)
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    Re: Desired % of protein in Rat food?

    For moms and growin younguns', 18%. For fat lazy males, 15%.
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    Re: Desired % of protein in Rat food?

    Quote Originally Posted by Deborah View Post
    I like for my rodents to have about 16%-18% of protein (no more no less)




    little higher doesn't hurt...

    low protein results in dead babies

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