Quote Originally Posted by jimmyfoxca View Post
Wow, that is gross. Could you direct me to more information on this phenomenon. I find it quite interesting.

Jimmy
It's pretty standard procedure. Rats have simple stomachs, meaning they dont have several compartments like a cow etc... so, for them to completely digest plant matter, they have to take another round at it.

It's pretty common in most small animals with simple stomachs that also eat plant matter. Cows regurge and rechew it up, rats poo it out and usually take it directly from their anus as it comes out.

It's called coprophagy, you can google it.