Do not use food hoppers for ill, or disabled rats. Make sure to offer them food and water that is easy to access.

Our rats used to waste so much food. I would find it in their toys, hammocks, under the fleece liners and even in their litter boxes. (ewwww!) We started using a homemade mix and found that the food isn't wasted anymore. However, I still have several people who want to use just block, ask me how to stop the food hoarding. Many breeders use food hoppers. These are not too hard to make. There are a lot of examples on line how to make them. That said, I am still one who likes simple! I saw this idea on line and thought I would give it a try to at least show you how simple it is. The best part about having a hopper, it will make the rats have to work for their food offering them mental stimulation. Do not use food hoppers for ill, or disabled rats. Make sure to offer them food and water that is easy to access. ![]() Take a container, cut one side off and place against cage that has 1/2" bar spacing. Simple!!! You now have a food hopper. I recommend you using a clip under the container to keep it from slipping down. *** (We placed a cup inside to move food forward because we did not have thinner container here in the house. I know the Dollar Tree and even Wal-mart have several slender containers that will work great!)
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