Food suggestions please

[Catherine]

I am glad someone with rats jumped in on this post.
I am more the guinea pig person. Interesting that Oxbow makes rat food. They do Guinea pig hay. It is more expensive, but it is the brand my guinea pigs like. If they don't like it they won't eat it.

I have never heard of Mazuri products. Maybe they don't sell them where I am.
They look like a good product.
When you give fresh fruits and vegetables the animals are getting basic nutrition and variety. 
That does give you more choices about the rest of the foods you feed.
Your rats have lasted a good long time so you must have the food balance right.

What fruits and vegetables do you give them.

The guinea pigs get mostly carrots, cucumbers and leafy greens like kale. For vegetables they get mostly apples, strawberries and blueberries. They are not as fond of squash, but they will eat a bit of it and peppers too.