Our base mixtures are designed to be  used as part of a home made mix.

Base Mix No1 is ideal for female and younger aged rats.

Ingredients

• 20% Flaked Barley
• 20% Paddy Rice
• 10% Groats (bakery grade)
• 10% Flaked Peas
• 10% Flaked Wheat
• 10% Whole Wheat
• 10% Buckwheat
• 10% White Dari (milo)

The general ratio of feeding a Straights Based Mix such as the Shunamite diet is:

• Base - 50% - 60%
• Processed Grains 20% - 25% 
• Protein Source 5% - 10%
• Herbs and Vegetables 5% -10%
• Seeds - 5%

A supplement should be offered once or twice a week as most homemade mixtures are deficient in Calcium, Copper and Vitamin D.

Our DailyRat3 provides these in an easy to use powder form.  We have found that mixing it into yoghurt or a wet meal such as  a porridge, fish or scrambled egg is the easiest way to ensure it is taken.

A water based option is to use Dr.S Daily Essentials 1 along with Dr.S Calcivet.