AFRMA

American Fancy Rat & Mouse Association

Rat/Mouse Food and Treats

This page is to give you a visual representation of some of the different types of food for rats and mice.


Rat/Mouse Food

Lab Blocks
Lab Blocks

This is Teklad 8604 Lab Blocks.
Lab blocks are a complete balanced diet for rats and mice and come in many formulas. Lab blocks should be the main diet.
Reggie Rat
Reggie Rat

Reggie Rat seed treat mix.
Reggie Rat has no nuts and a low seed content to avoid skin and coat problems.
Seed Mix
Seed Mix
A typical seed mix.
Most also have alfalfa pellets. Seed mixes are to be used as a treat.
Custom Rat Seed Treat Mix
Custom Rat Mix
This is a custom rat seed treat mix.
Custom Mouse Seed Treat Mix
Custom Mouse Mix
This is a custom mouse seed treat mix.

Rat/Mouse Treats

Parakeet Seed Mix
Parakeet Seed Mix
Parakeet seed mix.
(white millet, red millet, canary grass seed, oat groats; enjoyed by mice).
Bread - Sprouted Multi-Grain
Whole Grain Seeded Bread
Sprouted multi-grain bread.
(Trader Joe’s Sprouted Multi-Grain bread; loved by mice and rats). Read a review on other Trader Joe’s breads.
Bread - Sesame Seeded
Sesame Seeded Bread
Sesame seed bread.
(Ezekiel 4:19 Sesame bread; loved by mice and rats). Read a bread review.
Whole Oats
Whole Oats
Whole oats
(loved especially by mice).
Oat Groats
Oat Groats
Oat groats
(whole oats with the hull removed; loved especially by mice; rats also love this).
Rolled Oats/Oatmeal
Rolled oat groats (oatmeal)
Rolled oat groats
(oatmeal; loved especially by mice; rats also love this). Read a review.
Wheat Kernels
Wheat Kernels
Wheat kernels (this is soft white wheat; enjoyed by mice and rats).
Millet Spray
Millet Spray
Millet spray
(look for this in the bird section; enjoyed by mice).
Canary Grass Seed
Canary Grass Seed
Canary grass seed
(look for this in the bird section; enjoyed by mice).
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds
(raw, unsalted; enjoyed by mice and rats).
Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds
(rats and mice LOVE these but give sparingly).
Cereal - Oat
Oats Cereal
Oats cereal
(this is the Barbara’s brand organic hole ’n oats fruit juice sweetened; Whole Foods has an organic Morning O’s brand; loved by rats and mice).
Cereal - Shredded Wheat
Shredded Wheat Cereal
Shredded wheat cereal
(this is the Trader Joe’s brand; loved by rats and mice).
Dog Biscuits
Buddy Biscuits® Dog Biscuits
Dog Biscuits
(these are the Buddy Biscuits® brand; L-R: Peanut Butter, Sweet Potato, Vegetable) loved by rats and mice. Read a review.
Dog Biscuits
OMH Just Vegg’n® Dog Biscuits
Dog Biscuits
(these are the Old Mother Hubbard® Just Vegg’n® brand) loved by rats and mice. Read a review.
Orchard Grass Hay
Orchard Grass Hay
Orchard Grass Hay
(enjoyed by mice and rats for nesting). Read a review.
Dandelion
Dandelion
Dandelion
(fresh, washed, pesticide-free; enjoyed by mice).
Meadow Hay
Meadow Hay
Organic Meadow Hay
(Oxbow; combo of grass hays, use for nesting).
Botanical Hay
Botanical Hay
Botanical Hay
(Oxbow; blend of herbs with Timothy hay, use for nesting).

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Updated October 7, 2018