I guess the question is, is it worth it to you?

I personally wouldn't want to deal with even MORE rodents to give a guy a few, chances are the cost of keeping them is not going to cost you any less than what he is paying now for what he needs to feed them.

Get what I'm saying?

To me, time, energy and out of pocket costs to raise ANY feeder is likely not going to be worth what he is willing to pay.

First, figure out what it would ACTUALLY cost you. Not, "well I'll have extra of this a month", or "I can make due with this much bedding"...

Actually sit down and figure out how much per rat you spend now, (total per month, divided by number of breeding (ADULT) rats) and use that amount per breeding gerbil you need to have to supply him with enough gerbils per week.


When you have that figured out, compare how much he is willing to pay you to how much it costs you to just feed and home the gerbils. Then take into account how much your time and energy is worth and see if you come out wanting more from him, or if what he is willing to pay is enough to satisfy.

That's what I would do definitely. Raising any animal takes time and work, don't get short changed because the guy promises you something down the line for your hardwork. Get paid up front.