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46-48 Pollen Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland |
 Feeding Mice & RatsMiceComplete diets and balanced pellets for rodents are available and suitable for mice. Seed mixes are also available, however the constant refilling of these will allow your mouse to select the most palatable seeds e.g. sunflower from the mixture. This can result in dietary deficiencies. Sunflower seeds which are high in fat but low in calcium can be offered as a treat food but must not be fed in excess.
Nutrition can also be provided in block form (large firm pellets), these provide good balanced nutrition and most mice find them very palatable. The diet can be supplemented, in small amounts, with fresh fruits and vegetables, especially the cruciferous varieties like carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, and apples. High protein snacks or treats can be given occasionally but avoid high-fat treats.
RatsRats have similar dietary requirements to those of mice and what is written above applies with a few exceptions. Rats require higher fibre and lower fat, so make sure you limit those high-fat foods like nuts and sunflower seeds even more. They are very prone to obesity. Rats do well on block type diets which also provide them with gnawing exercise, they undoubtably find them palatable but rats often avoid new foods. This type of diet also eliminates the possibility of the rats eating only a preferential selection of seeds. Rats crave sweets, so resist the temptation of feeding anything sweet. 
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