A Colorado Rat Breeder & Rattery : Colorado Mountain Meadows Rattery / Colorado Rattery

DO NOT Feed your rat the following items.  They are harmful to your babies so make sure to stay away!

Green Bananas

Oranges and Orange Juice

Raw Artichokes

Bleu Cheese

Green Potatoes or Raw Sweet Potatoes

Chocolate

Licorice

Rhubarb

Raw Red Cabbage

Brussel Sprouts

Bulk Tofu - Packaged Tofu is safe

Carbonated Beverages

Uncooked Rice

Insects (wild or farm raised)

Good items to think of offering to your rats along with their grain diet are... 

Carrots

Zucchini

Broccoli

Yellow Squash

Pumpkin

Bean Sprouts

Celery

Apples

Pears

Mango

Kiwi

Peaches

Nectarines

Grapes

Raisins

Raspberries

Strawberries

Blueberries

Yogurt

Cooked Beans

Cooked Eggs

Cooked Whole Grain Pastas

Cooked unseasoned Chicken

Cooked unseasoned Turkey

Cooked unseasoned Beef

Cooked unseasoned Fish

Cooked Rice

*Do not be limited to this list, this is just a small list of Items my guys get from time to time.  Just keep in mind the list of items that are bad to your rat and stay away from those!

Items to feed with care.  These items are good your babies in smaller portions.  Overfeeding these items can lead to an overweight or unhealthy animal.

Coconut (fresh)

Peanut Butter Celery

 Roasted and unsalted seeds and nuts...

Peanuts in the Shell

Almonds

Pumpkin Seeds

Pecans

Walnuts

Cashews

Brazil Nuts

Macadamia Nuts

A good Quality Dog food

Dog biscuits

Bread

Rolls and Biscuits

Preserved or dried fruits (fresh is ALWAYS better)