Nature Rat Food for Domestic Rats and Dwarf Rats

Versele-Laga Nature Rat Rat Food 700 g | 2.3kg

Versele-Laga Nature Rat is a varied complete food for pet rats and dwarf rats. The mix contains cereals, vegetables, seeds, fruit, nuts, herbs, and 4% mealworms as an animal protein source. As a result, this food is not only a daily staple but also interesting for rats that enjoy searching, collecting, and trying out different textures.

At DRD, when it comes to rat food, we focus primarily on variety, animal protein, forage value, and how well the food suits rat behavior. Rats are curious omnivores: they enjoy a varied diet and are often extra motivated when allowed to search for their food rather than getting everything from a single bowl.

Advantages of Versele-Laga Nature Rat

✔ Complete food for pet rats and dwarf rats.
✔ With 4% mealworms as the animal protein source, suitable for omnivorous rats.
✔ Varied composition with grains, vegetables, fruit, seeds, nuts, and herbs.
✔ Promotes foraging behavior as rats can search, sort, and collect.
✔ Available in 700 grams and 2.3 kg, convenient for trying out or daily use.
✔ Great for owners looking for a natural, varied rat mix.

Why choose a varied rat mix?

Rats are smart, active animals that enjoy exploring what is happening in their environment. A varied diet fits in well with this. Instead of eating only one type of pellet from a bowl, rats can recognize different pieces, pick them up, move them, and take them to a stash spot.

Nature Rat contains, among other things, barley, peas, tomato, papaya, raisins, seeds, nuts, herbs, and mealworms. This variety provides differences in smell, taste, and texture. This makes this food interesting for rats that enjoy working with their food.

Because it is a mixed diet, portion control is important. Some rats pick out their favorite pieces first. Therefore, it is better to give a measured daily portion and do not refill too quickly when only the tastiest parts are gone. This way, you keep better track of what is actually being eaten.

Mealworms as a source of animal protein

Rats are omnivores. This means that they can utilize both plant-based and animal-based food sources. The 4% mealworms in Nature Rat make the mix particularly interesting for rats and provide an animal component in their daily diet.

This is practical for owners: the animal protein source is already incorporated into the mix. So, you don't need to mix it separately daily to offer animal variety. Additionally, if you want to provide extra enrichment occasionally, you can do so with suitable rat treats or by hiding part of the daily portion.

For which animals is Nature Rat suitable?

• Dwarf rat: suitable as a complete daily diet. Because dwarf rats can vary in size and build, adjust the portion to your own animals and monitor their condition and eating behavior.
• Rat: suitable as a complete daily diet for pet rats. Rats are social animals; when keeping multiple rats, ensure that each animal can eat in peace.

This food is intended for rats and pygmy rats. Are you looking for food for mice, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, or rabbits? Then it is better to choose a food that suits that animal species and their daily diet.

Feeding & use

The correct amount depends on age, activity, build, and group composition. As a practical guideline, you can assume approximately 15 to 20 grams per rat per day. For dwarf rats, the portion may be lower, depending on the size and condition of the animal.

You can offer the food in a bowl, but also spread it partially throughout the enclosure. Rats often enjoy searching for food in a snuffle mat, foraging tray, cardboard box, or among paper and safe enrichment. Preferably use a portion of the normal daily ration for this, so that you do not unknowingly feed them extra.

Foraging with Nature Rat

Nature Rat is very suitable for stimulating foraging behavior. The different pieces each have their own scent, shape, and texture. This allows rats to actively search and choose. For example, scatter part of the daily portion throughout a dry foraging tray, hide some in a cardboard box, or use a sniffing mat.

In a Ratscaping setup, you can also effectively use food as an activity. Hide small amounts in safe places, such as near tunnels, paper zones, or a digging box with suitable material. This way, you immediately turn feeding into a moment when your rats have something to do.

Composition and analysis

Composition: cereals (barley 8%), vegetable by-products, vegetables (peas 8%, tomatoes 2%), seeds, vegetable protein extracts, fruits (papaya 2%, raisins 1.5%), insects (mealworms 4%), nuts, minerals, yeast, oils and fats, herbs, FOS, MOS, marigold, grape seed, algae, yucca.

Analysis: protein 17.5%, fat content 8.5%, crude fiber 8.0%, crude ash 5.0%, calcium 0.7%, phosphorus 0.4%, vitamin A 11,750 IU, vitamin D3 1,450 IU, vitamin E 90 mg, iron 112 mg, iodine 2 mg, copper 11 mg, manganese 86 mg, zinc 80 mg, selenium 0.24 mg.

This composition is suitable for a varied rat diet with plant-based components and 4% mealworms as the animal component. The mix is suitable for owners who not only want to feed their rats but also want to let them search, collect, and forage.

Save

Store the food in a cool, dry, and dark place. Close the packaging tightly after use to preserve the aroma, taste, and texture as much as possible. Preferably use a sealable storage container once the bag has been opened.

Because mixed food contains various ingredients, keeping it fresh is especially nice. This keeps the pieces appealing and prevents the smell or texture from deteriorating more quickly.

Good to know

With mixed food, rats may have preferences. Therefore, do not refill too quickly when only the favorite pieces are gone. Provide an appropriate portion and closely monitor your animals' total intake, condition, and activity.

Dwarf rats can vary in size and build. Therefore, do not look solely at the name “dwarf rat,” but especially at your own animals: how big are they, how active are they, and how quickly do they eat their portion?

Would you like to add more enrichment? Then combine the food with foraging toys, tunnels, hammocks, digging bins, paper zones, and a suitable Ratscaping setup. This way, the enclosure is not only filled but also truly interesting for your rats.

Useful shopping links

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• Versele-Laga

Frequently Asked Questions

With Versele-Laga Nature Rat 700 g or 2.3 kg, you provide pet rats and dwarf rats with a varied and complete diet containing grains, vegetables, fruit, seeds, nuts, and 4% mealworms. A great choice for owners who not only want to feed their rats but also want to let them search, gather, and forage.