Thanks Smulkin. I'm "dechalkifying" the enclosure twice a week since the 1st rat.

Rex is soda-can thick and eating 1 med. rat every Saturday. I'll move to a 10-14 day cycle soon, but Rex fasted from September to April last winter, so a little temporary pudge won't hurt if he fasts again.

If he keeps eating, we'll go to 10-14 days next week.

K