Getting grow outs to grow?

[MarkS]

I guess I've never really found food to be that big of an issue in growth rate as long as there is plenty of it available at all times. I HAVE found water to be a big issue in growth, maybe check your water supply to make sure it's not partially plugged and is flowing well? If mom's not getting enough fluids she's not producing enough milk, not enough milk and babies will grow a lot slower.

Just a thought.

[Shenzi Sixaxis]

Where is "here"?

Sparks/Reno, NV. I forget I haven't customized my profile on this forum.





Over the past week or so, I've found that turkey/chicken bones/scraps, yogurt, and canned meat seems to be doing some good. The male grow outs, especially, aren't as grabby with food now.

I guess I've never really found food to be that big of an issue in growth rate as long as there is plenty of it available at all times. I HAVE found water to be a big issue in growth, maybe check your water supply to make sure it's not partially plugged and is flowing well? If mom's not getting enough fluids she's not producing enough milk, not enough milk and babies will grow a lot slower.

Just a thought.

Mom just made her nest for her new litter under a water bottle.

[JLC]

Sparks/Reno, NV. I forget I haven't customized my profile on this forum.

Discount Pet Food & Supplies
520 East Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89431-4649 (775) 331-5500

Scraps Dog Bakery at Sparks Marina
325 Harbour Cove Drive #107, Sparks, NV 89436 (775) 358-9663 ‎

Leading Paws Inc
750 Freeport Boulevard, Sparks, NV 89431-6162 (775) 355-7297

Feed World
315 Spokane St # 6, Reno, NV 89512-3550 (775) 323-1533 ‎

Green's Feed
4701 N Virginia St # A, Reno, NV 89506-7000 (775) 323-1502 ‎

Sierra Feed & Saddlery
7460 South Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89511-1193 (775) 853-6700 ‎

[Shenzi Sixaxis]

ilu, so much. I suck at finding locations for things. What did you do? Google?

Discount Pet Food & Supplies
520 East Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89431-4649 (775) 331-5500

Been in this one and am pretty sure they have NO rodent food. I remember lots of bird seed and a crapload of dog food, but that's it.


Scraps Dog Bakery at Sparks Marina
325 Harbour Cove Drive #107, Sparks, NV 89436 (775) 358-9663 ‎

Leading Paws Inc
750 Freeport Boulevard, Sparks, NV 89431-6162 (775) 355-7297

Feed World
315 Spokane St # 6, Reno, NV 89512-3550 (775) 323-1533 ‎

Green's Feed
4701 N Virginia St # A, Reno, NV 89506-7000 (775) 323-1502 ‎

Sierra Feed & Saddlery
7460 South Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89511-1193 (775) 853-6700 ‎



I'll have to give the rest a call tomorrow. A good lab block as a staple would be wonderful, especially since my mom has regained interest in visiting my grandparents out of state.

[JLC]

Yes...that was just a quick google scan.

When you call....don't just ask what they have in stock...also ask if they can order Mazuri products and if they'd be willing to order the rat food for you.

[groki21]

Here's a solution, I too am not located near any feed stores. I live in the city not near farms lol, I buy my mazuri from ebay. Its not cheap but they grow great on it. something like $20 for a 15lb bag, shipping included. For my 2 1.3 groups and 20 or so babies at any given time, it lasts around a month, with a food hopper. I might go with cheap dog food in one tub to see if theres a significant difference