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Weights of rats can vary enormously. Using the energy density of the
product, the quantity of food required to fulfil the rat’s daily energy requirements
(based on body weight and life stage) may be calculated. These are shown in the table
below. Rats have different levels of activity, and so the quantity fed should be adjusted
to maintain body weight (weekly weighing is recommended to monitor the rat’s weight).
Divide the daily amount into two, feed one portion in the morning and one in the evening.
It is important to ensure that all the ingredients in REGGIE RAT are
eaten so that the correct quantity and balance of nutrients are absorbed. If some
ingredients are left, reduce the daily quantity of food until everything is eaten.
Feeding
Guide for Rats
Body Weight (g) |
Adult
Maintenance (g/day) |
Growth
(g/day) |
Gestation
(g/day) |
Lactation (g/day) |
200
|
11
|
15
|
15
|
44
|
300
|
15
|
20
|
20
|
60
|
400
|
19
|
24
|
24
|
74 |
500
|
22
|
29
|
29
|
88 |
600
|
25
|
33
|
33
|
101 |
700
|
28
|
37
|
37
|
113 |
800
|
31
|
41
|
41
|
125
|
900
|
34
|
45
|
45
|
136 |
1000
|
37
|
49
|
49
|
148 |
Changing to Reggie Rat
REGGIE
RAT should be introduced gradually into the rat’s diet. This care minimises the
risk of digestive upsets that can occur with abrupt changes of diet. Mix REGGIE RAT
In the same feeding dish with the rat’s normal food. Slowly increase the quantity of REGGIE
RAT and decrease the quantity of the previous food over a 10-day period.
Feeding Directions for Mice
Mice and rats have similar
nutrient requirements, and so REGGIE RAT is also suitable for mice.
Recommended daily intakes are calculated as before, and are shown in the table below.
Directions for feeding and changing the diet are essentially the same for mice as they are
for rats.
Feeding Guide for Mice
Body
Weight (g) |
Adult
Maintenance (g/day) |
Growth
(g/day) |
Gestation
(g/day) |
Lactation (g/day) |
10 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
15 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
6 |
20 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
8 |
25 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
9 |
30 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
11 |
35 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
12 |
40 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
13 |
45 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
14 |
50 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
16 |
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