How Much to Feed Young Rats

You may be wondering how much to feed young rats. Rats need to nurse every three hours when they are newborns. You can estimate the food required by weighing it or measuring its volume. During the first six to eight weeks of life, your rat tends to eat about the same amount of food as an adult.

Fresh vegetables are good sources of protein, but you can also feed your rat oily fish. It is important to keep the amount of processed and sugary foods to a minimum. Fruits and vegetables should be offered at least once a week. You should also give your rat pellets twice daily.

If you are unsure about how much to feed your rat, start by mixing it with its regular diet. This will give your rat a taste of the new food. Rats can be very picky eaters, so slowly introduce new foods. It is also important to keep in mind that a baby rat is more vulnerable to hunger than an adult, so make sure to provide enough food for each individual rat.

For feeding your rat, you can use a small rubber feeding tube, attached to a 1 cc syringe. The feeding tube will be about four inches long, and the tip will be about the size of a mother’s nipple. Alternatively, you can use an eye dropper with a narrow tip. Just be careful not to overfill the mouth, as the formula can easily go up the rat’s nostrils.