Quote Originally Posted by Kath View Post
Is it essential he does? I guess cheaper, one item each feed rather than several, is that the only reason it's best to switch?
kath.
It's not super essential. Rats are easier for the keepers for the reasons you said...one food item.

Males don't need a lot of food. I think you could probably do fine with one jumbo mouse (35g to 45g) a week, and he'll still skip meals.