I tried breeding my own rats but did not enjoy caring for them so I stopped. My retics are eating chickens and Aurora (the smaller of the 3) is eating rabbits.

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Have you considered breeding your own rodents? I have 2 womas, 3 milksnakes, and 11 ball pythons. My 8 female rats keep everything fed for under $100 per month. I know the retics may need larger feeders.
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I've always bred my own rodents as well...mostly for the "convenience" of having all sizes available (lots of pinkies for hatchling/neonate snakes, etc) but when you factor
in the materials needed (bedding, cages, food, cleaning supplies) AND the time, it may or may not save much money or be right for you & your situation.

Don't underestimate the smell of a rodent ranch...if you don't have a place to do this (separate from your living quarters), you won't want to go this route...just saying.