The Rattery where I'm getting my new friends has recommended the Oxbow Young Rat food, at least initially, although they haven't suggested when to switch to the Regal Rat.
I won't be getting the little ones for another two weeks -- they have to be old enough to go out into the world, so they're going to be SMALL at first, and I'm sure their food amounts will change rapidly.
My last Young Critter was my young Dachshund, who ate about four times what the adult Dachshund and the Beagle ate while he was growing, so I'm prepared for them eating lots while they're growing.
THe question is, "How much is enough?"
In other words, roughly how much food per rat is generally recommended?
I do realize this is a loaded question, since it will depend on how much exercise they get. They'll be in a Critter Nation Double, and there is a 13" Wodent Wheel in it. I also have an exercise pen so I can take them out. (My biggest worry is the fact that I know all too well that young animals are escape artists.)
So, on average, how much food?
I won't be getting the little ones for another two weeks -- they have to be old enough to go out into the world, so they're going to be SMALL at first, and I'm sure their food amounts will change rapidly.
My last Young Critter was my young Dachshund, who ate about four times what the adult Dachshund and the Beagle ate while he was growing, so I'm prepared for them eating lots while they're growing.
THe question is, "How much is enough?"
In other words, roughly how much food per rat is generally recommended?
I do realize this is a loaded question, since it will depend on how much exercise they get. They'll be in a Critter Nation Double, and there is a 13" Wodent Wheel in it. I also have an exercise pen so I can take them out. (My biggest worry is the fact that I know all too well that young animals are escape artists.)
So, on average, how much food?