What else should I feed my rats?
Rats benefit greatly from the antioxidants and vitamins found in fresh fruits and vegetables. Their diet should consist of approximately 80% lab blocks and 20% fruits and vegetables, assuming you are feeding lab blocks. A serving of fruits would be half the size of their head; a serving of vegetables would be about the full size of their head. One serving of fruits and two servings of vegetables per day would be appropriate.
What types of vegetables should I feed?
With a few exceptions or cautions you can feed any vegetable. See the Unsafe Foods tab for those exceptions.
Vegetables of particular value for rats include cooked (or canned) sweet potato, cooked (or canned) dry beans (pinto, kidney, soy, garbanzo, etc.), broccoli, kale, and bok choy.
Frozen vegetables are fine as long as they are not freezer burned.
With a few exceptions or cautions you can feed any vegetable. See the Unsafe Foods tab for those exceptions.
Vegetables of particular value for rats include cooked (or canned) sweet potato, cooked (or canned) dry beans (pinto, kidney, soy, garbanzo, etc.), broccoli, kale, and bok choy.
Frozen vegetables are fine as long as they are not freezer burned.
What types of fruit should I feed?
With a few exceptions or cautions you can feed any fruit. See the Unsafe Foods tab for those exceptions.
Some examples of fruits to feed include berries, grapes, raisins, melons, prunes, plums, bananas and apples.
Remember to watch your portion size as too many fruits can lead to loose stools.
With a few exceptions or cautions you can feed any fruit. See the Unsafe Foods tab for those exceptions.
Some examples of fruits to feed include berries, grapes, raisins, melons, prunes, plums, bananas and apples.
Remember to watch your portion size as too many fruits can lead to loose stools.
Are there any other suggested foods?
Liver and/or oysters are excellent choices for rats.
Freeze-dried liver may be offered or pre-sliced liver can be microwaved, cut into serving sizes, then frozen individually. Oysters can be frozen. Spread them on a cookie sheet, then store in a container after frozen.
For more information about additional foods, click here.
Liver and/or oysters are excellent choices for rats.
Freeze-dried liver may be offered or pre-sliced liver can be microwaved, cut into serving sizes, then frozen individually. Oysters can be frozen. Spread them on a cookie sheet, then store in a container after frozen.
For more information about additional foods, click here.