Mazuri Rodent 5663

[Enve]

So i've been going crazy all week trying to find Mazuri Rodent Breeder 6f with no luck (local farm supply stores) I did find Mazuri Rodent Diet 5663, is this pretty much comparable to the 6f? Is it missing something I should supplement since my rats are breeders? I already give them fruit and veggies every couple days.

[ctrlfreq]

Too much protein (23%) in the 5663...

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=61816

[Mike Cavanaugh]

so too much protein means not good for breeding? Can someone please explain this to me so I understand?

MIke

[mweippert]

i feal your pain it took me over an hour to convince my feed store to get it in. i had to show him the mazuri web page that stated that they were the distributor of mazuri f6. then he said he wasnt sure he could get it in so i told him i would try the other feed store on the list 5 minutes latter it was ordered no more dealing with the bird food lady to get labdiet rodent food cant wait till they call to tell me it is in

[littleindiangirl]

Too much protein in a rats diet can cause allergy issues (constant scratching, scabs, this is the most common problem) It can also lead to liver and kidney disease.

[Enve]

Good info! So I guess I will be returning this, let the hunt continue!

[littleindiangirl]

Hey, Mazuri has the higher protein diet recommended for mice and I bet ASF would do well on it too. Just so you dont have to go returning if you have any other critters.

[Enve]

That would work, i'm keeping my asf colony for the time being. Good idea thanks