Rat and Mouse Cubes

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Homestead® Rat and Mouse Cubes are a complete feed for all stages of a rat and mouse's life cycle. This product is made in a cube shape to easily fit on top of a wire feeder.  Formulated for today’s commercial operations raising rats and mice.  Vitamins and minerals plus a carefully controlled amino acid profile will result in maximum growth, breeding and hair quality.

About the Product

High Protein/Amino Acid Profile:  22% crude protein and added sources of amino acids assure the ration is not limiting growth of the animals, their babies or their hair coats.

Cube Instead of Pellets:  The cube shape helps keep the rodents from hoarding the feed.  It will also helps with maintaining good teeth health due to wearing  down constantly growing front teeth.

Added Oils and Energy Grains:  Various sources of oils/fat and high energy grains will ensure the proper amounts of energy for needed growth but not too much to produce excess fat development.

Smell and Taste Enhancers:  High levels of aromatic ingredients and enhanced flavor enhancer help increase the consumption of this product.

Vitamins and Minerals:  During all stages of growth, rats and mice have very demanding vitamin and mineral requirements which are addressed by this product.  Calcium, available phosphorus, selenium, copper, as well as biotin, choline, niacin and other vitamins and minerals, are carefully balanced for maximum performance.

Contains Chelated Minerals:  Helps to increase mineral utilization.

Contains Yeast:  Research has shown that adding yeast can help increase the fiber digestion of forages.

Nutrient Analysis

Crude Protein, min %  22.0
Crude Fat, min % 5.0
Crude Fiber, max % 8.0
Calcium, min-max % 0.5-1.0
Phosphorus, min % 0.4
Salt, min-max % 0.2-0.7
Vitamin A, min 10,000 IU/lb.
Vitamin D, min 1,200 IU/lb.
Vitamin E, min 15 IU/lb.
Feeding Directions

Offer as the sole source of feed to all ages of rats and mice.

Feeding Tips

  • Never feed any feedstuffs that are moldy, musty or suspect in any way.
  • Keep feed in a clean, dry environment and avoid excessive heat.
  • Homestead Rat and Mouse Cubes is a complete feed. Additional feedstuffs are not required or recommended, as they only dilute the intake of nutrient levels, resulting in less than optimum performance and/or health.
  • Pay close attention to the teeth of these animals, as they continue to grow longer. A chewing block or trimming of their teeth may be necessary to keep them from becoming too long. 
Caution

This product has been formulated specifically for rats and mice and is not intended for other species.  Do not feed to cattle or other ruminants.

Product Number

#40534—Homestead® Rat and Mouse Cubes, 50 lb.

Please Note: This product information sheet is meant to serve as a general overview and is not intended to replace the product label. Always refer directly to the product label for the most up-to-date nutrient content and feeding directions.