Natural Rat Food 500 g for Rats

Knaagdier Kruidenier Natural Rat Food 500 g

Knaagdier Kruidenier Natural Rat Food is a varied natural food mix for dwarf rats and rats. The mix contains grains, seeds, vegetables, fruit, herbs, flowers and mealworm larvae. This gives rats not only a tasty meal, but also plenty to discover in scent, shape and texture.

Rats are intelligent, curious animals that love to search, sort and explore. This rat mix suits that behaviour well: you can offer it in a food bowl, scatter part of it through the enclosure, or use it in safe foraging toys. This turns daily feeding into an active and natural food moment.

Why choose this natural rat food?

This rat mix is a lovely choice for owners who like to offer their rats variety. The combination of grains, seeds, flakes, vegetables, flowers, herbs, fruit and mealworm larvae creates a broad mix with different textures. This makes the food interesting for rats that enjoy active eating and exploring what is in their meal.

The mealworm larvae add an animal-based component, which suits rats as omnivores. Vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit pieces add extra variation in scent and taste. This makes the food a good fit for a natural and enriching feeding routine.

De Knaagdier Kruidenier® De Knaagdier Kruidenier® is DRD Knaagdierwinkel®’s own brand for natural mixes, herbs, flowers and leaves. The focus is on variety, foraging and products that fit practically with rodents and their owners.

Which animals is this product suitable for?

• Dwarf rat: suitable as a varied rat mix for animals that enjoy searching, sorting and nibbling. Adjust the amount to size, age and condition.
• Rat: suitable as a natural mixed food within the daily feeding routine, with plenty of variation in ingredients and texture.

Because the mix contains ingredients such as grains, seeds, fruit, peanut and mealworm larvae, it is aimed at dwarf rats and rats. For guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas and degus, it is better to choose a food that specifically matches their fibre-rich nutritional needs.

Feeding advice

As a guideline, feed 15 to 25 g of food per rat per day. Preferably divide the daily amount into two smaller feeding moments. This keeps the food interesting and helps you see whether all animals in the group are eating well.

For a young growing rat, a notably large rat or an animal with different needs, adjust the amount calmly according to appetite, body condition and activity. Always provide fresh drinking water.

How long does a 500 g bag last?

The table below is a practical guide based on 15 to 25 g of food per rat per day. Since rats are social animals, the row for 2 rats is often the most useful starting point.

How to use this rat food

Offer the food in a sturdy food bowl or scatter part of it through the enclosure as a foraging moment. Rats often enjoy actively searching for their food. You can also hide a small amount in a snuffle mat, cardboard tube or another safe foraging toy.

• Divide the daily portion into two smaller portions where possible.
• For groups, use multiple feeding spots so all rats can eat calmly.
• Refresh leftovers regularly, especially when fruit, vegetables or richer ingredients remain.
• Always provide fresh drinking water.
• Store the packaging dry, cool and tightly closed.

Composition and analysis

Composition: corn, wheat, parsley, Jerusalem artichoke, oats, mealworm larvae, safflower, dari, carrot, sorghum, millet, peanut, field pea, coconut, pea, marigold, sunflower, alfalfa, hemp seed, buckwheat, rice, linseed, beetroot, hibiscus, apple, rapeseed, banana, chokeberry, oat flakes, grass mix with seeds.

Analysis: crude protein 14%, crude fat 6%, crude fibre 7%, crude ash 3%.

The composition is mainly focused on variety, texture and natural foraging behaviour. The mix contains plant-based ingredients such as grains, seeds, vegetables, flowers and fruit, supplemented with mealworm larvae as an animal-based component.

Good to know

Because this is a rich mixed food, some rats may eat selectively. Check regularly whether the same ingredients are always left behind. This helps you keep track of what your rats are actually eating.

Useful shop links

• Everything for rats
• Rat food
• Rat snacks
• Rats playing & foraging

With De Knaagdier Kruidenier Natural Rat Food, you give rats a varied mix with plenty to discover. A fine choice for owners who want to combine daily feeding with an active and natural food moment.