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Rat snacks – responsible rewards for pet rats
Add as a snack to your pet's regular diet. Give your pet 1-2 treats per day, depending on the size of your pet. Before and after opening, store in a cool, dry place. Make sure fresh water is always available.
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Add to your pet's regular food as a snack. Give your pet 1-2 servings per day, depending on its size. Store in a cool, dry place before and after opening. Always ensure fresh water is available.
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Harry Hamster Yippees Apple & Sweetcorn are tasty, crispy baked treats from our own bakery. Made with healthy, natural grains and dried apple.
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The JR Farm Veggie Crossies are a varied snack for rodents and rabbits! The crispy vegetable cookies with vitamin-rich carrots, peas and delicious pumpkin, refined with fragrant parsley, tomato and cucumber are an ideal and healthy snack.
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Berries are a rich source of nutrients! Briar and dried rowan contain a rich amount of vitamin C.
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The Little One Insect Mix is a delicious and above all very nutritious snack for all omnivorous rodents, such as: Mouse, Dwarf Hamster, Hamster, Gerbil and Rat. The mix is a valuable source of macro & micronutrients. Perfectly balanced and contains dr
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Delicious Biscuits with carrot and spinach for rodents, such as: mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, rats, mice and gerbils. Little One Biscuits are a tasty and healthy addition to the daily diet of omnivorous rodents.
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Pea flakes are a delicious and nutritious treat for rodents. In the form of flakes they are available for all kinds of small animals, because they are easier to bite through than hard peas. The product is manufactured using a special technology at the tim
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This Herbal Snowman should not be missed! A winter treat that not only provides nibbling fun but also provides lots of fun!
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Rodents can now also enjoy their own tree! This Herb tree is not only beautiful to look at, but also delicious to nibble on! The tree consists of crispy parsley with dried parsnips, carrots and beetroot.
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The JR Farm Oat cookies are loved by rodents and rabbits, they are high in protein and low in fat. A tasty and responsible snack!
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The Little One Sticks for small rodents are very rich! The animals will feast on the various seeds such as: yellow millet, barley, sorghum, peeled oats, canary seed, red millet and safflower. The addition of raisin, juniper berry, cranberries, blueberry,
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Treat your rodents to the delicious taste of JR Farm Farmy's Dandelion Sticks. This crunchy treat is baked with care and offers a tasty experience that your rodents will surely appreciate.
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Dried mealworms are the perfect nutritious supplementary food for omnivorous rodents. It is not only their favorite snack, but also a valuable source of necessary animal protein. Adding mealworms will help diversify and enrich pets' diets.
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The Little One Sticks Fruit & Nuts for small rodents are very rich! The animals will enjoy the 21 different components. The small addition of apple and pear makes the whole thing a real treat! It is not easy to remove all the seeds from the stick, so the
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The Little One Gnawing branches with dried parsnips and pumpkin are not only a favorite treat for rodents and rabbits, but also a useful addition to their diet. The treat will help wear down the teeth. The wood and branches are a source of vitamins and mi
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The Little One Sticks Puffed Rice & Nuts for small rodents are very rich! The animals will enjoy the 21 different components. The addition of peanuts and walnuts makes it a real treat! It is not easy to remove all the seeds from the stick, so the animals
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The Little One Sticks Herbs & Flowers for Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Chinchillas and Degus are very rich! The animals will enjoy the different components. The addition of marigold, chamomile, basil, alfalfa and spinach makes it a real treat! It is not easy to
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The Mr. Crumble Nibbleroot is a delicious herbal root sprinkled with different flowers. The carrot not only provides nibbling pleasure and helps wear down the teeth, but also provides the necessary fiber and is completely grain-free.
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The Little One Sticks Herbs & Flowers for Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Chinchillas and Degus are very rich! The animals will enjoy the different components. The addition of timothy, clover, alfalfa, spinach, thyme and orchard grasses makes it a real treat! It is
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The Mealberry RIO Wild Seed Mix 240 grams is actually intended for birds, but small rodents such as Mice, Dwarf Hamsters, Hamsters and Gerbils love it too! It is a perfect treat or enrichment of the animals' daily diet!
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The Mr. Crumble Nibble Root is a delicious grain-free herbal root sprinkled with crunchy dried root. The carrot not only provides nibbling pleasure and helps wear down the teeth.
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These natural Nibble Balls from Mr. Crumble provide lots of nibbling fun! Thanks to the addition of dried mealworms, the balls are very popular with omnivorous rodents such as Mice, Dwarf Hamsters, Hamsters, Gerbils and Rats. The balls are not only tasty
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The Mr. Crumble Tree Trunk is made entirely from 100% natural parsley, filled with dried apple. The hard structure of the tree trunk helps to wear down the teeth and the parsley supports healthy digestion of the animals. Once the tree trunk has been eaten
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Rat snacks – responsible rewards for pet rats (with a focus on fun and balance)
Rat lovers know it: a snack is more than just a "tasty treat." It's a moment of connection, a taming aid, and a clever way to make foraging and training more fun. In this category, you'll find rat snacks that are suitable for pet rats: suitable for rewarding, enjoyable to work with in a group, and primarily intended as a supplement to a good basic diet.
At DRD Rodent Shop® , we like to keep things practical: clear snack types, helpful tips, and products suitable for rats in the home. We've been specializing in rodents and rabbits since 2011.
Snacks are extras: ideal for contact and training, but always in balance with the basic food.
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Hide, scatter, or use a snack ball/sniffing spot: foraging = activity and fun.
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Choose a good base and use snacks as a supplement. This way, you'll maintain a better balance between energy and weight.
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Choosing rat snacks – quick selection guide
Want to make the right choice quickly? First, decide what you'll be using the snack for: taming, training, foraging, or simply a little treat. Then, choose a type of snack that suits your group (and your daily snack budget).
1) For taming & training (small, fast, repeatable)
- Choose snacks that you can give in mini portions (lots of treats, little “volume”).
- Useful for clicker/target training and for building trust in the beginning.
2) For foraging (searching = enrichment)
- Sprinkle a small portion of the daily ration of snacks in a sniffing spot or hide them throughout the enclosure.
- Combine with a Ratscaping corner or a digging bucket for extra searching work.
3) For variety in taste & texture (in moderation)
- Seed/harvest snacks : popular, but often energy-rich → ideal as a reward, not “unlimited”.
- Fruit/vegetable snacks : great for variety, but watch your portion size. For a specific dried offering: Dried Fruit & Vegetables .
✔ Tip for groups: preferably distribute snacks in several small areas to avoid “snack stress”.
What kinds of rat snacks can you find here?
Rats are curious and smart. This makes snacks ideal for providing variety and challenge. In this category, you'll mainly find snacks suitable for rats, complementing a good base:
- Protein-rich snacks (e.g. animal proteins): popular as a reward and nice for variety.
- Seed and harvest snacks : tasty and convenient for foraging, but usually energy-rich → in moderation.
- Spicy and plant-based snacks : for variety in scent/flavor and fun to hide.
- Vegetable/fruit additions : for extra variety, also check the separate vegetable/fruit category.
How many snacks are rats allowed? (Realistic and rat-proof)
The "right" amount depends on age, activity level, and fitness level. A practical principle: snacks are extra . Keep them small, especially with energy-rich snacks like seeds and some protein snacks. Do you train a lot? Then work with micro-rewards (tiny pieces) so you can reward frequently without the rewards adding up.
Smart feeding: how to make snacks useful (and not just “tasty”)
- Out of hand : perfect for building trust (especially with young or new rats).
- Scattering/hiding : encourages foraging and keeps bright minds busy.
- Puzzle/Snack Game : Combine with items from Play & Forage for an extra challenge.
- Balance with basic food : make sure the main meal is balanced. Also consider Rat Pellets or Herbs & Seeds if you're primarily working with "small rewards."
Checklist – responsible rat snacks
✔ Use snacks as a supplement to a good basic diet.
✔ Choose mini portions (especially during training and with energy-rich snacks).
✔ Make it fun: hide, scatter, or work with foraging games.
✔ Consider the group: distribute snacks to limit competition.
✔ Pay attention to condition: if (threatening to be) overweight = reward less and smaller amounts.
Safety
Introduce new treats slowly and observe how your rats react to them (especially in a group). Remove any leftovers that become wet or sticky, and avoid strongly seasoned, salty, or "people treat"-like products. Not sure what's appropriate for your situation? Opt for small portions and a simple treat, and keep the basic food as the primary food.
FAQ – rat snacks
What are good snacks for pet rats?
Treats that can be given in small portions and are suitable for rats as a supplement. Consider reward treats for training, foraging treats for hiding, and variety treats (such as fruits and vegetables) in moderation.
Can I give my rat a snack every day?
That's possible, as long as you keep it small and maintain your basic diet. Many rats actually thrive on multiple mini-rewards instead of one large snack.
My rats are getting fat quickly – what now?
Choose less energy-dense snacks, reduce portion sizes, and use snacks primarily as "training opportunities" (micro-rewards). Also, keep an eye on the total amount of extras in addition to the basic food.
How do I use treats to tame rats?
Start by offering them gently from the hand at set times. Reward curiosity and gentle contact. This way, you build trust without overfeeding your rats.
✔ Responsible snacks for rewarding, training and foraging
✔ Practical selection aid: suitable for your rats and your routine
✔ Specialist since 2011
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