Science Selective Mouse & Rat Food, 4.4-lb bag

I have been feeding this diet for a few months now to my female mice and this is what I have to say: You get a lot of food considering the price, and there is no dust or crumbs that are wasted unlike the other lab/rodent blocks I have tried for mice. These pellets are very low odor and can easily be broken apart. My only concern with the food itself is I have noticed my mice have had much larger droppings and are always eating said droppings. Upon further research I am aware eating waste for more nutrients is a normal behavior, but I have never noticed this with my previous mouse on a block diet. That being said, I worry there is probably something lacking or not being completely absorbed upon I have been feeding this diet for a few months now to my female mice and this is what I have to say: You get a lot of food considering the price, and there is no dust or crumbs that are wasted unlike the other lab/rodent blocks I have tried for mice. These pellets are very low odor and can easily be broken apart. My only concern with the food itself is I have noticed my mice have had much larger droppings and are always eating said droppings. Upon further research I am aware eating waste for more nutrients is a normal behavior, but I have never noticed this with my previous mouse on a block diet. That being said, I worry there is probably something lacking or not being completely absorbed upon digestion, and would probably recommend some added supplementation or more varied foods in their diet. Overall the current price offered is economical and seemingly healthy for pet mice. … more

Chose due to ingredients and my three boys never turn their nose to this, and they're a bit picky. I can really tell a difference in how they look, much healthier, nice silky fur and one of my boys had dry skin which he doesn't anymore. I will continue to use this as they're base food. I like to get at least one other type, usually a mix like tiny friends and combine for variety.

I switched to this food for my two female rats when the food they were on started having reports of making peoples rats sick. My girls seem to love it, they are always eager to eat it.

I've been feeding our young rat this food for about 2 months and she loves it. Today I was considering trying Oxbow for something different but when I read the ingredients on both brands I changed my mind. This one has only a few ingredients and without chemicals. Oxbow has a LONG list of added ingredients that you cant pronounce! I'm sticking with Science Selective, rat loves it and ingredients are wholesome and simple.

My rats prefer this food to the other that I have fed (Mazuri). But with 13 rats to feed, I need this in larger more economical bags.

I’ve been breeding for over 8 years and I’ve tried all kinds of foods. They definitely loved it! I’ve heard other breeders say it’s the oxbow equivalent in the UK. Wish it came in much larger bags.

This is one of the best rat foods on the market. I love how it comes in a larger size which lasts my two boys a little over a month. The ingredients are also pretty high quality, which makes it an all around good buy!

I wanted to try it since it's not made with alfalfa and corn, which aren't good for rats. They love this food! They also have oxbow and they like this one the best. I usually wrap it in paper or hide in toys so they can be entertained. It's important to give your rats fruits, veggies, seeds, nuts, and lots of variety, and I will continue to buy this food for them to have as a staple.

Looks like I’m breaking the perfect review streak for this food but my rats won’t eat it. This is the one and only thing I have had this problem with. They are like billy goats otherwise and eat everything. Had high hopes but the only reason my rats even touch this food is to toss it out while digging for the Brown’s Tropical Carnival in the bottom of the food dish.

We have tried multiple brands but this is that favorite of our three rats. It never stays in their bowls for long. They always run over when we put a fresh bowl in their cage.