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Fruit/veg - am I feeding enough?
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I have two 5 month old girls and I was wondering if I'm feeding enough fruit and veg. I give them enough to eat in one sitting (about 10 grams) between the two of them, as well as 1/4 cup of dry mix to last 24 hours(Suebee's and dog kibble until I can get lab blocks.) They're both full of energy with soft, shiny coats.
Is this enough between the two of them? I've read that they're supposed to be fed on a ratio of 80% dry, 20% fresh, but I've also read in the forum what other people feed their rats and I'm getting a bit confused. Everyone else seems to be feeding a lot more fresh than I do. Is it just my rats or am I not feeding enough? Any opinions welcome! Please help!!
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Re: Fruit/veg - am I feeding enough?
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It sounds like you're doing fine.
The best indicator of whether you're feeding enough is if they start losing weight, or if you're feeding too much then they start getting fat.
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It sounds like a good diet. I know that as a rule of thumb most people suggest at least a tablespoon of veggies/fruits per rat, per day.
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Really??? I give my girls like a cup of fresh veggies a day! Divided into 2 meals. They are tiny babies, about 6 weeks old. Am I overdoing it?
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For tiny babies, a cup split into two meals sounds like it might be a little bit too much.
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